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ECTS Credit Conversion Guide

The document provides a guide on converting academic credits to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). It outlines the necessary components for calculating ECTS, including course credits, program length, and total program credits, along with examples. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of verifying calculation methods with educational institutions and clarifies that ECTS focuses on workload rather than grades.

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ECTS Credit Conversion Guide

The document provides a guide on converting academic credits to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). It outlines the necessary components for calculating ECTS, including course credits, program length, and total program credits, along with examples. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of verifying calculation methods with educational institutions and clarifies that ECTS focuses on workload rather than grades.

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How to Change Your Credits to ECTS: Easy Guide

What is ECTS?

• ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System.


• It's a standard way to compare educational credits across different European countries.
• Many European schools and employers use ECTS to understand your educational
background.

Universities often require the use of Excel sheets for various purposes, or you might need to use
it to calculate your eligibility for the program you wish to apply to.

Calculating ECTS Credits

We'll follow a method used by the Friar University of Berlin. Here's what you need:

• Your Course Credits: Number of credits awarded by your school for a specific class.
• Program Length: Total years of your study program.
• Total Program Credits: Number of credits needed to graduate.

Formula for Individual Courses:

Example:

• Class Credits: 3
• Program Length: 4 years.
• Total Program Credits: 137
How to Change Your Credits to ECTS: Easy Guide

Calculating ECTS for the Entire Degree:

Beyond individual courses, you might want to understand the total ECTS value of your degree.
Here's how to calculate it:

Formula:

Example:

• Total Program Credits: 137


• Program Length: 4 years

Important Notes:

• Other Calculation Methods: Some schools may use slightly different methods. Always
confirm with your school or the institution you're applying to.
• ECTS and Grades: ECTS focuses on workload, not directly on grades. Your grades will
still be considered separately.

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