Credit System in the Netherlands

To successfully complete your education in Netherlands you will have to earn credits. Credits in Netherlands are actuated according to ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). 

  • Students are credited based on their performances and participation in lectures, seminars, assignments, laboratory work, independent study and exams.
  • The overall credit score of a full-time study year is about 60 credits. Every student gets 30 ECTS per semester.
  • Each credit represents 28 hours of work. Consequently, to complete the required learning outcomes of a full cycle (full-time, one-year programme) you are expected to work and study for about 1.680 hours in Netherlands.