What is ECTS?
ECTS is a learner-centred system for credit accumulation and transfer, based on the principle of transparency of the learning, teaching and assessment processes. Its objective is to facilitate the planning, delivery and evaluation of study programmes and student mobility by recognising learning achievements and qualifications and periods of learning.
ECTS credits
ECTS credits express the volume of learning based on the defined learning outcomes and their associated workload. 60 ECTS credits are allocated to the learning outcomes and associated workload of a full-time academic year or its equivalent, which normally comprises a number of educational components to which credits (on the basis of the learning outcomes and workload) are allocated. ECTS credits are generally expressed in whole numbers.
Credit allocation policy
ECTS credit allocation policy (institutional credit framework)
Source: ECTS Users Guide (2015)
| Local grade | Percentage of successful students normally achieving this grade | Definition | Pass/fail system |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 96%–100% | Excellent performance, outstanding knowledge and skills (Excellent) | PASS |
| 9 | 86–95% | Strong performance, good knowledge and skills (Very good) | |
| 8 | 76–85% | Above-average performance, knowledge and skills (Good) | |
| 7 | 66–75% | Average performance, knowledge and skills with non-essential shortcomings (Highly satisfactory) | |
| 6 | 61–65% | Below-average performance, knowledge and skills with substantial shortcomings (Satisfactory) | |
| 5 | 46–60% | Knowledge and skills meet minimum criteria (Sufficient) | |
| 4 | 36–45% | Knowledge and skills do not meet minimum criteria/below minimum criteria (Insufficient) | FAIL |
| 3 | 26–35% | ||
| 2 | 16–25% | ||
| 1 | 0–15% |