ECTS: European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
Each course or programme you do is measured in credits. These are measured using the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, or ECTS.
ECTS is being adopted throughout Europe, and enables studies to be easily compared for all students. The aim is to further student mobility and make recognition of your achievements easier.
ECTS is a student centered system for describing an educational programme or course.
60 ECTS credits are equal to the workload of a full time student working 1 academic year.
1 credit is the equivalent of approximately 25 - 30 hours study.
ECTS explained on the European Commission Website (External site, new window)
Swedish Education
System - Overview
The education transcript that you receive from Lund will record your
academic accomplishments in ECTS.
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Last modified 22 Feb 2010
