The unit by which the students' study progress is measured is the study week. This refers to an average input of approximately 40 hours of work by the student. The study week equals 1.5 ECTS credits. One Academic year of full time study is usually worth 40 study weeks or 60 ECTS credits.
Student work input for a credit may include lectures, exercises, practical (clinical) training, project work, independent study or other assignments.
The Polytechnic Degree requires 140 study weeks or 210 ECTS credits; in the Studies in Natural Resources the scope is 160 CR vs. 240 ECTS. A standard Programme consists of Basic Studies, Compulsory Professional Studies (incl.practical training), Alternative Professional Studies (incl.practical training), Optional Studies and the Thesis.
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