25 March 2021

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)

A learner-centred system for credit accumulation and transfer, based on the principle of transparency of learning, teaching and assessment processes. Its objective is to facilitate planning, delivery and evaluation of study programmes and student mobility by recognising learning achievements and qualifications and periods of learning.

Source: European Union (2018) ECTS Users’ Guide.
https://ec.europa.eu/education/sites/education/files/document-library-docs/ects-users-guide_en.pdf