This ECTS credit calculator converts ECTS credits into the total number of study hours they represent, using 25 or 30 hours per credit.
Plan your study workload
ECTS credits measure the student’s actual workload, not just class time. Knowing how many hours they represent helps you plan and organize your term.
ECTS to hours conversion table
| ECTS credits | Hours (25 h/credit) | Hours (30 h/credit) |
|---|
| 1 | 25 | 30 |
| 3 | 75 | 90 |
| 5 | 125 | 150 |
| 6 | 150 | 180 |
| 30 (one semester) | 750 | 900 |
| 60 (one year) | 1,500 | 1,800 |
| 120 (two-year master’s) | 3,000 | 3,600 |
| 180 (three-year bachelor’s) | 4,500 | 5,400 |
The hours include classes, independent study, assignments and exams, not only time in the classroom.
FAQ
How many hours is one ECTS credit?
Between 25 and 30 hours of total student work (attending classes, studying, assignments and exams). Most institutions use 25 or 30 hours per credit — check your own institution's rule.
How many hours is 60 ECTS?
Between 1,500 and 1,800 hours of total work, which is the workload of one full-time academic year.
How many ECTS does a full academic year have?
A full academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS. A bachelor's degree is usually 180-240 ECTS (3-4 years), and a master's degree is typically 60 to 120 ECTS.
Where is the ECTS system used?
Across the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), including EU countries and several others that adopted the Bologna Process, to make credits and grades comparable between institutions.