So, what is ECTS system?

It is the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS in short). It was created by the European Commission. You earn ECTS points for every exam you pass on your erasmus exchange. Different exams are accredited different values of ECTS point. Usually it is like this – the harder the exam the more ECTS points you will recieve after you pass it. The great thing about ECTS system is that these points are internationaly acknowledged. You can for example pass few exams while on erasmus in Germany and when you finish the exam you “take” this points with you home – this ECTS points are also valid on your university. Read more »