European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a standardized framework used across European higher education institutions to measure and compare academic achievements. It assigns credits to courses based on the workload required to learn them, typically representing about 25 to 30 hours of work per credit. This system facilitates the transfer of students’ credits between universities, supports stacking of qualifications, and helps ensure transparency and consistency in academic recognition across countries. Essentially, ECTS makes it easier for students to study in different European countries and have their work valued accurately.