The organization of the courses and the allocation of credits are in conformity with the norms of the ECTS set out under the Bologna Declaration. The study program is broken down into modules and ECTS credits for each module are shared between lectures, exercises or practical class work (on-site contact hours), examination hours, time taken for preparation and personal study (about one-third as class work and two-thirds as personal study).

A complete academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits, equivalent to 1500-1800 hours of study. The break-down of these hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of a specific course. However, the basic principle remains that every 25-30 hour module earns 1 ECTS credit.

In order to obtain a Bachelor’s degree, students will need a total of 180 ECTS credits. Moreover, credits can also be awarded for internships,(although they count towards the total of 180 credits and no more than 60 per year can be earned) as well as prior experiential learning. Students can choose either to carry out internships and present written reports or submit a thesis: combining both options would earn 30 ECTS credits.

Organization of the Academic Year and Duration of Studies

Organization of courses and allocation of credits are in conformity with the norms laid down in the Bologna Declaration. The academic year is organized in semesters; as a general rule, the fall semester begins in October and the spring semester begins in March, although these dates may be subject to modification.
At the rate of 60 ECTS credits per year, the normal length of time necessary to obtain a Bachelor’s degree is six semesters, with the exception of Computer Science where the course is spread over eight semesters, i.e. four years.


Student Deliverables

The graduation standards for the Bachelor’s programme are high and the degrees awarded are appropriate to the student’s chosen profession. Degree programmes conform to a model that expects students, with relevant support and guidance, to meet the required levels of performance. Tutors will employ formative and summative assessments on each student’s effective communication skills, critical thought processes, leadership, global awareness, ethics, social responsibility, computer literacy, problem-solving abilities, decision-making and overall performance.

Professors use assessment rubrics and appraisal forms to highlight strengths, areas of concern and recommendations for improvement in order for a student to meet performance-level expectations.  To graduate, the results of all courses and institutional objectives must meet the required standard.  Regular follow-up with students is conducted to provide feedback on their progress towards graduation.