ECTSpoeng
ECTSpoeng, often written as ECTS-poeng, is the unit of measure used in the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System to quantify the workload associated with a course or program. One ECTSpoeng typically represents about 25 to 30 hours of student work, including class contact time, independent study, assignments and exam preparation. Degrees are expressed in total ECTSpoeng, with common benchmarks such as 180 ECTSpoeng for a bachelor’s degree and 60 to 120 ECTSpoeng for a master’s program, varying by country and program requirements. The system is designed to facilitate transfer, accumulation and recognition of learning across institutions and national borders.
The ECTS originated in the Bologna Process, launched in 1999 to harmonize higher education across Europe. Its
Credits are awarded by institutions based on estimated student workload for each course or module. This includes
Limitations and considerations include variability in how workload is estimated across countries and programs. ECTSpoeng measures