Credit system

NHL University of Applied Sciences uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). The ECTS-system was developed by the European Commission to guarantee recognition of credits gained abroad. ECTS credits describe the student workload required to complete a course unit. 60 ECTS represent the workload of a year of fulltime study, 30 ECTS credits that of a semester.

Allocation of credits
It is up to the participating institutions to assign credits to the different courses relative to their workload. Internships (work placements) and electives are also assigned academic credits, but only if they form an integral part of the study programme. Non-credit courses may, however, be included on a student’s transcript. Credits are awarded only if a course has been completed and all requirements have been met and examinations passed.

Exchange students
Students that take part on an exchange program will receive full credit for all academic work successfully completed at any of the ECTS partner institutions. These credits may be transferred from one participating institution to another as long as there has been prior agreement between the institutions involved. NHL University of Applied Sciences is involved in student exchange with numerous partner institutions.