Credit/ECTS Calculator
Convert your Indian university credits to ECTS (European) or US credit hours for study abroad applications and credit transfers.
Conversion Formulas
Standard conversions used by WES and most universities:
ECTS = Indian Credits × (ECTS per year / Indian Credits per year) US Credits ≈ Indian Credits × 0.5 (typical 1 Indian credit = 0.5 US semester credit) What is ECTS?
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) is used across European universities. One academic year equals 60 ECTS credits. A 4-year bachelor's degree = 240 ECTS, and a 2-year master's = 120 ECTS.
Indian Credits vs ECTS vs US Credits
| System | Per Year | 4-Year Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Indian (typical) | 35–50 | 140–200 |
| ECTS (European) | 60 | 240 |
| US Semester | 30 | 120 |
When Do You Need Credit Conversion?
Credit conversion is needed when applying to European universities (which use ECTS), transferring credits between universities, or when credential evaluation agencies like WES assess your degree for immigration/employment purposes.