Use Our ECTS CREDIT Calculator
Convert Your Study Hours Into
Recognized Credits for Germany
Planning to study in Germany? Understanding your academic workload in terms of ECTS credits is essential. Our calculator makes it easy to convert your weekly study hours into ECTS credits using a simple and accurate formula—aligned with the European education system.
Enter your academic details below:
Hours in Lectures per Week
Hours in Self-Study per Week
Number of Weeks in the Semester
1 ECTS Credit Equals
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ECTS Credit Calculator
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What Is the ECTS Credit System?
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is used by all European universities to measure and compare academic coursework. It reflects the total student workload, including classroom hours, self-study, and assignments.
1 ECTS Credit
24–30 hours of work
1 Academic Year
60 ECTS Credits (approx.)
Bachelor's Degrees
Require 180–240 ECTS Credits
Master’s Degrees
Require 60–120 ECTS Credits
ECTS Quick Facts
Knowing how your efforts translate into ECTS helps universities evaluate your eligibility.
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Why Is ECTS Conversion
Important for Studying in Germany?
Standardised Applications
German universities expect transcripts that reflect ECTS-based academic loads for fair comparisons.
Streamlined Admissions
Converting your credits in advance avoids delays and misinterpretations in your application review.
Global Acceptance
The ECTS system is recognized across Europe and accepted by many institutions worldwide.
How to Calculate ECTS Credits
We use the standard ECTS workload formula:
ECTS =
(Lecture Hours + Self-Study Hours) × Number of Weeks ÷ Hours per 1 ECTS
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