Information about the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is a standardized system across the European Union and other collaborating European countries for higher education. This standard enables the comparison of study attainment and performance of students. In Germany one academic year is equivalent to a workload of 1500 - 1800 hours, which is awarded with 60 ECTS. The workload of one semester corresponds to 30 ECTS (1 ECTS = 30 hours of workload). Further information about the European Credit Transfer System are available on https://ec.europa.eu/education/sites/education/files/ects-users-guide_en.pdf

Transcript of Records

Exchange students will receive a Transcript of Records after the completion of their exchange program:

Grades at Hof University are issued according to the German Numerical Grading System
The workload of the courses are indicated in ECTS

The German Numerical Grading System is equivalent to the following ECTS grades:

Numerical Mark	German Grade	equivalent ECTS Grades
1,00 - 1,59	Very Good	A
1,60 - 2,59	Good	B
2,60 - 3,29	Satisfactory	C
3,30 - 3,59	Satisfactory	D
3,60 - 4,00	Sufficient	E
4,01 - 5,00	Failed	F

Bologna ECTS

1. cycle: 180 - 240 ECTS - Bachelor Degree
2. cycle: 90 - 120 ECTS - Master Degree
3. cycle - no fixed ECTS range - Doctoral Degree

1. How is the academic year in Germany structured?

There are two semesters per academic year in Germany - winter and summer semester. Exams are conducted directly at the end of the semester as final exams. There are no mid-term exams during the semester.

How many courses should I take as an exchange student?

You should contact your home institution for the required workload for your exchange program.

From our side, exhange students may take as many courses as they wish but it is advisable to take no more than 30 – 35 credits.

When will I receive my Transcript of Records from Hof University?

winter semester: assessment of grades takes place on 1st March. Exchange students will receive their Transcript of Records by End of March.

summer semester: assessment of grades takes place on 15th August. Exchange students will receive their Transcript of Records by Mid September.

How will I receive my Transcript of Records from Hof University?

Your Transcript of Records will be sent to you and your home institution by email. By request a hard copy will be send to your home institution by post.