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ECTS User’s Guide


The ECTS User’s Guide provides guidance on how to apply the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System in programme and course design.

It supports the allocation of ECTS credits, the formulation of learning outcomes, and the planning of student workload. It also explains how ECTS is used to ensure transparency, comparability, and quality across higher education programmes.

The guide can be accessed via the link below.