ECTS Credits Calculator
Track your progress by adding courses and credits, then calculate how close you are to graduation. You can also convert study hours into estimated ECTS.
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Hours to ECTS Converter
What is an ECTS credit?
ECTS stands for the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. It is a standard used by many universities to describe how much work a course requires. Instead of focusing only on class time, ECTS measures the total student workload, including lectures, seminars, assignments, projects, exam preparation, and self-study.
In most institutions, one academic year equals 60 ECTS, which means a typical bachelor degree requires around 180 ECTS and many master degrees require 60 to 120 ECTS.
How this ECTS credits calculator helps
This page includes two practical tools:
- Progress Calculator: Add each course and its ECTS value to see your total, remaining credits, and completion percentage.
- Hours Converter: Estimate ECTS from total study hours, useful for internships, thesis work, or independent study planning.
Common ECTS formulas
1) Progress toward degree completion
Completion % = (Earned ECTS / Required ECTS) × 100
2) Convert workload hours to ECTS
ECTS = Total Hours / Hours per ECTS
Many institutions use values between 25 and 30 hours per ECTS. If your university publishes an official conversion, use that number for better accuracy.
Planning your semester load
A balanced semester often falls near 30 ECTS in many programs. However, your ideal load depends on course difficulty, part-time work, language demands, and personal commitments.
- Mix high-intensity and moderate-intensity modules.
- Plan buffer time for projects and exam season.
- Track passed credits separately from enrolled credits.
- Recalculate after add/drop periods.
Example use case
Suppose your degree target is 180 ECTS and you have passed courses totaling 114 ECTS. Your completion would be 63.3%, and you would still need 66 ECTS. If you average 30 ECTS per semester, you likely need a little over two full semesters to finish.
ECTS calculator FAQ
Does ECTS equal class hours only?
No. It includes total workload, not just contact hours.
Can this calculator replace official transcripts?
No. It is for planning and estimation. Your university transcript remains the official record.
What if my university uses a different credit system?
Use your institution's official conversion guidance first. If needed, convert your local credits to ECTS and then use this calculator for planning.
Final tip
Keep your credit tracking updated monthly. Small adjustments early in the academic year can prevent large surprises near graduation.