🎓 European System of Credit Transfer (ECTS)

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) helps standardize academic credits across higher education institutions in Europe. Here's how it is applied in Romania:

A. Bachelor Degree

• Requires at least 180 to 240 ECTS credits.

• A full academic year typically corresponds to 60 credits.

B. Master’s Programs

• Total of 90 to 120 credits, with 30 credits per semester.

C. Combined Undergraduate and Master's (First + Second Cycle)

• The full study length must total at least 300 transferable study credits.

D. Postgraduate Specialization Studies

• Correspond to a minimum of two semesters and at least 60 credits.

E. Lifelong Learning Programs

• Can also be organized under the ECTS framework.

F. Medical Education Programs

• Bachelor level: 60 transferable study credits/year for 6 years;

• Master level (medical-related): 60 credits/year for 2 years;

• PhD level: 60 credits/year for over 3 years of study.