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ECTS Calculator — credit points to hours converter
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) is the standard measure of student workload used across the European Higher Education Area. One ECTS credit represents approximately 25–30 hours of work — including contact hours (lectures, seminars, labs) as well as independent study, exam preparation and project work. Most universities use 25 h/ECTS as their official workload coefficient, though some institutions (especially technical universities) apply 30 h/ECTS. A standard semester equals 30 ECTS and a full academic year equals 60 ECTS. This calculator lets you quickly find out how many study hours are behind any number of ECTS credits. You can also use the reverse mode: enter the number of hours you have spent studying and the calculator will tell you how many ECTS they are worth. Results are shown in total hours, work weeks (40 h/week) and working days (8 h/day).
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How the ECTS calculator works
The calculator supports two calculation modes: 1. ECTS → Hours mode: Hours = ECTS credits × coefficient (h/ECTS). The default coefficient is 25 h/ECTS, but you can change it to 30 h/ECTS or any other value set by your institution. The total hours are also divided by 40 (weeks) and by 8 (working days). 2. Hours → ECTS mode: ECTS = hours ÷ coefficient (h/ECTS). Useful when you want to estimate the ECTS value of time spent on a project, internship or self-study. All results are rounded to 2 decimal places. Division by zero is handled safely — zero inputs return a result of 0.
Example: 30-ECTS semester and 60-ECTS year
Semester (30 ECTS × 25 h/ECTS): 750 hours of student work = approx. 18.75 weeks or 93.75 working days. Academic year (60 ECTS × 25 h/ECTS): 1500 hours = approx. 37.5 weeks or 187.5 days. Reverse mode: a student spent 500 hours studying — 500 h ÷ 25 h/ECTS = 20 ECTS. With a 30 h/ECTS coefficient: 30 ECTS × 30 h = 900 hours per semester.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ECTS credit and what does it measure?
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) is a European standard for measuring student workload. One ECTS credit represents approximately 25–30 hours of work, including contact hours (lectures, seminars, labs) and independent study. It was introduced to make qualifications comparable and transferable across European universities.
How many hours is 1 ECTS credit worth?
The standard range is 25–30 hours per ECTS credit. Most Polish universities use 25 h/ECTS in line with Ministry of Science guidelines. Some technical universities apply 30 h/ECTS. Always check your university's specific workload coefficient in the study regulations.
How many ECTS does one academic year require?
According to EU regulations, one full academic year equals 60 ECTS credits. A three-year bachelor's degree therefore totals 180 ECTS, a two-year master's programme totals 120 ECTS, and an integrated five-year master's (common in medicine and law) totals 300 ECTS.
How do I convert ECTS to study hours?
Multiply the number of ECTS credits by the workload coefficient (usually 25 or 30). For example, 30 ECTS × 25 h/ECTS = 750 hours of study per semester. Select the 'ECTS → Hours' mode in the calculator, enter your ECTS count and coefficient, and the result appears instantly.
How do I calculate how many ECTS my study hours are worth?
Divide the total hours by the coefficient: ECTS = hours ÷ h/ECTS. For example, 500 hours ÷ 25 h/ECTS = 20 ECTS. Use the 'Hours → ECTS' mode in the calculator. This is useful for evaluating internships, exchange programmes or independent research projects.
Are ECTS credits the same at every university?
The number of hours behind each ECTS credit may differ slightly between institutions (25–30 h/ECTS), but the credit value itself is standardised across the European Higher Education Area (47 countries). Credits earned at one participating university are fully transferable to partner institutions via Erasmus+ and other exchange programmes.
Is 1 ECTS the same as 1 contact hour?
No. Contact hours (time spent in lectures or seminars) are only part of the workload. One ECTS covers approximately 25–30 hours in total, of which typically 15–20 hours are contact hours and the rest is self-study. A 2-hour weekly lecture over 15 weeks amounts to 30 contact hours, but the subject may still carry 3–4 ECTS when independent study is factored in.
How many ECTS do I need per semester to stay enrolled?
A typical semester is worth 30 ECTS (half of the 60 ECTS required per year). Most universities require students to pass a minimum percentage of credits — usually 50–70% per semester or year — to avoid being de-registered. The exact threshold is set in your university's study regulations.
How does the calculator determine weeks and working days?
Weeks are calculated assuming a 40-hour study week (5 days × 8 hours), which corresponds to a full-time workload. Working days are based on 8 hours per day. These are indicative figures — your actual daily study schedule may differ depending on lectures, part-time work and personal commitments.
What is the workload coefficient and how do I know which to use?
The workload coefficient (h/ECTS) is the number of student work hours that count as 1 ECTS credit. It is set by each institution within the 25–30 h range and is published in the study regulations or the course catalogue (syllabus). If unsure, use 25 h/ECTS as the default — this is the most common value at Polish universities.
Results are for guidance only. The exact number of hours and the h/ECTS coefficient may vary between universities and individual courses. Always check your institution's study regulations.
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