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Course Registration (Registration Renewal)
Do I need to register for courses in my first year after gaining admission to and enrolling at the University?
Yes. Newly enrolled students are also required to complete course registration.
During which dates must I complete course registration?
You must complete course registration within the period specified in the academic calendar of the academic unit in which you are enrolled. Academic calendars are available under the Student tab on the Nişantaşı University website.
What is the Academic Calendar, and do I have to complete al procedures according to it?
The Academic Calendar is a schedule determined by university senates that includes al education and training processes, such as registration renewal, course add/drp periods, application deadlines for academic matters, and examination start and end dates. You must complete al procedures within the dates specified in the Academic Calendar.
What happens if I do not complete course registration within the dates specified in the academic calendar?
A student who does not renew their registration within the specified dates is considered not to have renewed registration for that semester and cannot benefit from student rights.
I am a first-year student. How many credits may I slct?
First-year students are required to take al courses assigned to the semester in which they are enrolled.
Under what circumstances may I take courses from a higher year?
Students who have taken and successfully completed al courses up to their current semester and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above may register, in one semester, for 30 ECTS plus 5 ECTS, or for no more than one additional course if the additional load exceeds 5 ECTS. The grades earned in higher-year courses are included in both the cumulative grade point average and the semester average of the semester in which the courses are offered.
During registration renewal, must I first slct the courses I previously failed?
Yes. You must first register for the course or courses you failed and, within the credit limits, any courses from lower semesters that you have not previously taken.
May I drp a course from a lower semester or my current semester and take a course from a higher semester instead?
No. You must take courses in sequence, beginning with courses from lower semesters.
I failed an elective course. May I slct a different elective course instead?
Yes. While slcting courses through OBİS, you must slct the elective course you wish to take and choose the option stating, “I am taking this course in place of the other elective course I wish to replace.” It is important to complete the replacement-course slction when changing an elective.
Do I have to meet the attendance requirement again for courses I previously failed?
If the attendance requirement was fulfilled when the repeated course was previously taken, it does not need to be fulfilled again. However, if you slct a new elective course in place of an elective course you failed, the attendance requirement will apply.
Where can I complete course registration?
You can complete course registration online from anywhr with internet access by logging in at https://obis.nisantasi.edu.tr/.
I cannot log in because I have forgotten my system password. What should I do?
Your password must be reset. You must send your password reset request by email to Student Information Technologies at oidb_nu@nisantasi.edu.tr.
Does a semester in which I do not complete course registration count toward my maximum period of study?
Yes. Unless you officialy suspend your registration for that semester, a semester in which you do not complete course registration counts toward your period of study. Semesters for which registration has been officialy suspended do not count toward the period of study.
I did not register for courses in the fal semester. May I register for courses in the following spring semester?
Yes. A student who did not register in the fal semester may register in the spring semester.
How many courses am I entitled to take in one semester?
You must complete a course slction totaling 30 ECTS in one semester. In addition:
a) Students in their final year may take the semester ECTS course load plus an additional 15 ECTS course load (if the additional 15 ECTS limit is exceeded,
they may take no more than three additional courses).
b) Students enrolled in a double major program or minor program may register in one semester for the semester
ECTS course load plus an additional course load of 15 ECTS, or no more than three additional courses if the additional load exceeds 15 ECTS.
c) Students admitted through horizontal or vertical transfer may, in the semester in which they enroll and in the following semester, register for no more than
the semester ECTS course load plus an additional 15 ECTS course load, or no more than three additional courses if the additional load exceeds 15 ECTS,
in total.
d) Students who have taken and successfully completed al courses up to their current semester and whose cumulative grade point
average is 3.00 or above may register in one semester for no more than the semester ECTS course load plus an additional 5 ECTS course
load, or no more than one additional course if the additional load exceeds 5 ECTS. For students taking courses from a higher year,
the grades earned in those courses are included in the cumulative grade point average and in the average of the semester
in which the courses are offered.
The courses I need to take do not appear on the course slction screen. What should I do?
Depending on your curriculum, a course may not appear in the system because it has been removed, its code has changed, it has not been opened, or it has been opened incompletely. In this case, contact your academic advisor. Do not complete course registration until the issue has been resolved.
The system indicates that the course quota is full, so I cannot slct the course. What should I do?
First, try slcting another elective course or another available course grp. If al quotas are full, contact your academic advisor.
I completed course registration and submitted it for advisor approval. Do I need to follow the approval process?
Yes. Make sure that your advisor has approved your registration. Course registrations without advisor approval are invalid, and you will not be able to attend courses or examinations. The student is fully responsible for following this process.
What should I do if I cannot reach my advisor and cannot obtain approval for my course registration?
You must first inform the head of your program or, if you cannot reach them, the Director of the Vocational School of Health Services, and ensure that advisor approval is completed within the period specified in the academic calendar. If you cannot reach any authorized person, you may report your system-related problem to Student Affairs by email using the relevant Student Affairs or Vocational School contact address. It is important to use your student email address.
What are the most important points I should consider during course registration?
You should pay attention to three important matters during course registration. First, review your curriculum status at the beginning of every semester so that missing courses do not delay your graduation. Second, complete registration within the period specified in the academic calendar. Third, ensure that advisor approval is completed.
What is a curriculum?
A curriculum consists of the courses that you are required to complete in your academic program. A student who has not taken, or has taken and failed, one or more courses in the curriculum cannot qualify for graduation.
What is a curriculum review, and when should I conduct one?
You can access curriculum information at https://ebp.nisantasi.edu.tr/. At the beginning of every registration period, you should compare the courses you have taken and successfully completed with the courses in your curriculum.
Is there anything I need to do after advisor approval is completed?
After advisor approval has been completed, check each course for which you have been registered. Your advisor may have removed one or more of the courses you submitted for approval.
Do I need to sign the class attendance sheet?
Yes. Sign the attendance or absence section of the class attendance sheet generated from the system and containing your name.
What should we do if our names are not on the class attendance sheet?
If your name is not on the list, there is a problem with your registration. Contact your academic advisor immediately.
Does my advisor have the right to change the courses for which I wish to register?
Yes.
Do I still have to register for a course if I am not required to attend it?
What is course add/drp, and how should I complete this procedure?
Course add/drp is the process through which students remove one or more registered courses and register for one or more other courses. Students complete course add/drp procedures themselves within the specified dates. The add/drp period takes place on the dates stated in the Academic Calendar.
May I take the courses specified under Article 5(i)—Turkish Language, Foreign Language, and Atatürk’s Principles and History of the Turkish Revolution—through distance education?
Advisor Stage
What information must I provide to the students I advise, and how can I provide it?
Transcript and curriculum reviews must be completed before the registration period begins. Students should be informed that they must complete course registration within the period specified in the academic calendar and that, after classes begin, they must contact their advisor if their names do not appear on the class attendance sheet. You can provide the necessary information to the students you advise by sending collective or individual messages through the student information management system.
May a student replace an elective course that they previously took and failed?
Yes. However, if the student does not specify during course slction which course they wish to take in place of the failed course, problems may arise in subsequent semesters.
May I require a student to appear in person before I grant advisor approval?
A student who completes course registration online through the student information management system can submit the registration for advisor approval through the system. There is no binding provision requiring the student to appear in person for advisor approval. The advisor may approve the submitted course registration or return it through the system.
Who is responsible if a student does not follow up and complete a course registration that I rejected and returned through the system?
Each student is responsible for completing course registration, submitting it for advisor approval, and following the process until the submitted registration becomes final after advisor approval. A student whose proposed course registration is returned by the advisor must revise it within the period specified in the academic calendar and obtain the advisor’s approval.
As an advisor, may I communicate with the student through the system?
Yes. You can send messages to the student through the OBİS system.
As an advisor, what can I do if the course the student wishes to take does not appear on the course registration screen?
The issue can be resolved by contacting the staff members within the Department of Student Affairs who are responsible for your academic unit. If you cannot reach them because of high demand,
you may contact the department administrators through the following address, which was created to provide technical support for the automation system to students and academic staff:ogrenci.isleri@nisantasi.edu.trReport the issue and provide your contact number. A solution will be prepared and you will be contacted.
What should I do if I receive a warning that the course quota is full?
First, try other course grps for which quotas have been defined. If al course-grp quotas are full, report the situation to the head of the department or program.
What should I consider during the course registration approval stage?
To qualify for graduation, a student must take and successfully complete al courses in the applicable curriculum. Therefore, it is important to review the curriculum and transcript during every registration period. The student must also first take courses from lower semesters that they previously failed or have never taken.
As an advisor, do I have the right to change a course for which the student wishes to register?
Yes. However, it is important to discuss the course change with the student.
Do I have to inform the student when I change a course for which the student wishes to register?
Yes. The student may see that the course registration has become final and may not check each course individualy. As a result, the student may fail to notice the course you changed and may attend a course they did not slct. Therefore, it is important to inform the student about any course changes.
When can I check together with the student whether the course registration submitted by the student and approved by me is correct?
You can review it during the add/drp week specified in the academic calendar and correct any errors.
How can I reopen a registration that I finalized but now wish to change?
You must submit a petition to the authorized staff member in your academic unit to have the finalized registration reopened.
Do I need to print and retain a system record after the registration procedure is completed?
There is no such requirement. However, to provide concrete evidence against occasional unfounded claims made by students, you may print the system record after approval or save a copy in a computer file.
Registration Suspension and Withdrawal
Is it possible to take a break from my studies for any reason by suspending my registration?
Yes. Students may suspend their registration by decision of the relevant administrative board if they can document significant reasons or if opportunities such as an external scholarship, internship, research activity, or similar arrangement arise that would contribute to their education.
For how long may I suspend my registration?
You may suspend your registration for up to two semesters at a time and for a maximum total of four semesters or two years during your period of study.
For how long may I be considered officialy excused because of sporting activities?
If you have been officialy assigned by the University, you are considered excused for the duration of the assignment. However, including the period for which you are considered excused, your total absence may not exceed 50% of the total course hours in that semester or academic year.
I am an evening education student. Do I have to pay tuition if I wish to suspend my registration?
If your request to suspend registration is approved by the relevant administrative board, you do not need to pay tuition for that period.
Is there a difference between suspending registration and simply not registering?
Periods during which your registration is officialy suspended do not count toward your period of education.
What must I do to cancel my registration?
You must complete the Student Clearance Form, have it approved by the offices specified on the form, and submit it to the Department of Student Affairs. Your student status ends when your registration is cancelled.
Course Exemption
What must I do to be exempted from courses I have previously completed successfully?
Students enrolling for the first time in a faculty, school, or vocational school may apply to the relevant academic unit within three weeks from the start of education by submitting a petition listing the courses for which exemption is requested, together with an approved transcript and approved course descriptions from the higher education institution previously attended.
I submitted an exemption petition to the Dean’s Office or Directorate for courses I previously took. Should I register for and attend the course until my exemption application is finalized?
After the Academic Unit Administrative Board approves the exemption request and the exempted courses are entered into the system, you will register for the courses you are required to take together with your academic advisor. If the exemption decision is finalized after the add/drp period specified in the Academic Calendar, Student Affairs staff will complete the course registration. However, to avoid any disadvantage during this period, it is important that you continue attending the semester courses.
I enrolled at your University through vertical or horizontal transfer. How can I learn which courses I am exempt from and which courses I must take?
For every student who enrolls in a program at our University and applies for exemption, the exemption and course adjustment commission of the relevant academic unit prepares an exemption schedule. This schedule is formaly communicated to the student together with the administrative board decision.
I became eligible to enroll at your University through vertical transfer, horizontal transfer, or the Central Placement Examination. From which year may I continue my studies?
Students admitted through horizontal transfer are placed in the semester for which they applied; students admitted through vertical transfer are placed in the fifth semester; and students admitted through central placement examinations are placed in the first semester.
I wish to appeal the decision of the exemption and course adjustment commission. What should I do?
You may submit an appeal by petition to the relevant academic unit no later than one week after the exemption procedure is finalized and communicated to you.
What is the minimum grade required for a course for which I request exemption?
To receive exemption from a course, the course grade must be at least DD or higher.
Examinations and Assessment
How can I appeal an examination result?
You may appeal by submitting a petition to the relevant academic unit—the Dean’s Office or Directorate secretariat—within five business days following the final date for entering examination grades into the student automation system, as specified in the academic calendar.
Is there a make-up examination for internships?
There is no make-up examination for internships. A failed internship must be repeated.
Are excuse examinations held for midterm examinations?
At faculties, schools, and vocational schools, an excuse examination may be held by decision of the relevant administrative board for students who cannot attend a midterm examination for a justified and valid reason.
Is there an excuse examination for final or make-up examinations?
No.
Within how many days, and to which office, must I submit the medical report obtained for an excuse examination?
Students must notify the relevant Dean’s Office or Directorate of their excuse by petition within one week after the excuse ends. Students who do not apply within this period are considered to have waived this right.
What percentages do the midterm and final examinations contribute to the overal grade?
In academic units whr the course-based passing system is applied, the course achievement grade is the sum of @ of the in-semester assessment grade and ` of the grade received in the final or make-up examination.
May I take the make-up examination for a course I failed because of absence?
A student who fails a course because of absence cannot take the final or make-up examination for that course.
What is the minimum semester or year-end achievement grade I must obtain?
To be considered successful in a course, the semester-end, year-end, or make-up examination grade must be at least 50, and the overal achievement grade must also be at least 50.
May I retake a course that I previously passed in order to improve my grade?
No. However, a student who receives a DC or DD letter grade in a course is considered to have passed the course conditionaly. For conditional passing grades to be accepted as successful at graduation, the student’s cumulative grade point average must be at least 2.00. In this case, the student may retake the relevant courses to improve the grade.
What is a single-course examination, and when must I apply for it?
If you have taken al courses defined in your curriculum but have only one course remaining for graduation, and you previously fulfilled the attendance requirement for that course, you may take the single-course examination. You must apply to your academic unit by petition within one week following the make-up examinations. If your application is approved, you must take the single-course examination to be held by the academic unit within ten days.
What grade must I receive in the single-course examination to be considered successful?
Students must receive at least a DD grade in this examination to be considered successful. Students who are unsuccessful in the single-course examination must retake the course in the relevant semester. Students may use the right to take a single-course examination only once. Students who do not use this right in the semester in which they become eligible are considered to have waived it.
May I take the single-course examination even though I have not yet completed my internship course?
If I do not meet the passing requirement in the single-course examination, must I register for courses at the beginning of a later semester in order to apply for the examination again?
No. You do not need to be registered for that course in order to apply for the single-course examination.
Is there a minimum final or year-end examination grade required to pass a course?
Yes. Students who receive a grade below 50 out of 100 are considered unsuccessful.
Horizontal Transfer
How can I learn the horizontal transfer application dates?
The horizontal transfer application and evaluation calendar is published in the Announcements section of the University website.
What are the application and evaluation requirements for horizontal transfer?
You can find the horizontal transfer application and evaluation requirements on the page containing the published announcements or in the relevant directive on the Legislation page under the Corporate menu of our website.
What types of horizontal transfer are available, and which type may I apply for?
What academic achievement requirements apply to horizontal transfer?
For horizontal transfer applications under Additional Article 1, no academic achievement requirement is applied if the student’s central placement score in the year of enrollment is equal to or higher than the base score of the program to which the student wishes to transfer. Detailed information and other requirements are provided in the “Principles for the Implementation of Additional Article 1 in the Fal and Spring Semesters” published on the website of the Council of Higher Education.
To apply for inter-institutional horizontal transfer, the student’s cumulative grade point average for the completed semesters in the current program must be at least 60 out of 100 or 2.00 out of 4.00 for associate degree programs, and at least 70 out of 100 or 2.50 out of 4.00 for undergraduate programs.
Will there be any problem if I become eligible for horizontal transfer but do not enroll?
There will be no problem if you become eligible to enroll at our University through horizontal transfer but do not complete enrollment. If you do not enroll by the end of the specified period, you may continue your education at the university whr you are currently registered.
Special Student
How long must I have studied at my own university before I may apply to your University as a special student?
You must have completed at least one semester of an associate degree program or at least two semesters of an undergraduate program.
When may I attend your University as a special student?
You must apply to the relevant academic unit of the University no later than fifteen days before the start of the academic semester.
Which documents must I submit to study at your University with special student status?
You must apply with a favorable decision of the administrative board of your current academic unit showing the courses you will take from the relevant unit of our University, a document showing your disciplinary status, a grade transcript, and a petition. Students applying because of health, family, or personal safety concerns must also provide the relevant documents listed below: a medical report obtained from a university or public hospital within the last six months documenting a life-threatening condition; for students with neurological or musculoskeletal conditions that prevent independent living, a medical report issued by a university or public hospital and approved by the chief physician stating that the student must stay with their family; or official documentation of a risk threatening life or property.
How can I apply as a special student?
You must submit a petition to the relevant Faculty or School together with the documents required under the University’s Special Student Directive.
I have been accepted as a special student at your University. What should I do?
You must apply to the academic unit in which you have been accepted as a special student, through the Department of Student Affairs, and complete your final enrollment.
What steps should I follow after completing final enrollment as a special student?
You must visit your Faculty or School, contact your academic advisor, and complete your course registration procedures.
May I complete the remainder of my education at your University with special student status?
Special student status is granted for a maximum of one year at a time. However, if the conditions for benefiting from special student status continue, the relevant academic unit administrative board may recommend an extension, which may be approved by the University Senate.
I am an evening education student. Will I have to pay tuition if I attend your University as a special student?
Yes. Because your student status continues at your own university, you must continue paying tuition to your own university.
Graduation
What are the requirements for graduation?
You are entitled to receive a diploma if you successfully complete al requirements of your registered program, including courses, practical training, and internships, in accordance with the İstanbul Nişantaşı University Education, Training and Examination Regulation, and if your cumulative grade point average is 2.00 or higher.
Under what circumstances may undergraduate students receive an associate degree diploma?
If you are enrolled in an undergraduate program, you may receive an associate degree diploma provided that you have successfully completed the first four semesters of the program, achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00, passed the foreign language exemption examination if applicable, and cancelled your undergraduate registration.
I have recently graduated. When can I receive my diploma?
At the end of each semester, diplomas may be collected from the Diploma Unit of the Department of Student Affairs beginning on the dates specified in the calendar announced on our website. You must present your student identity card and national identity card. You may also access an electronicaly signed graduation certificate through e-Government.
I graduated in a previous year. How can I receive my diploma?
You may receive your diploma by applying to the Diploma Unit of the Department of Student Affairs with your national identity card. If you cannot appear in person, you may authorize a representative through a notarized power of attorney. If you work for a public institution, the diploma may be sent to your institution by official correspondence upon an official request.
I lost my diploma. What should I do?
A duplicate diploma is issued to graduates who lose their diploma. To request a duplicate, you must apply in person or by post to the Department of Student Affairs with the documents specified under the Diploma–Transcript heading in the Student menu of our website.
How can I obtain my transcript?
Current students may obtain transcripts by applying in person to their department or program secretariat. Graduates may obtain transcripts by applying in person to the Diploma Unit of the Department of Student Affairs.
International Students
How can I follow current developments concerning international students?
You can follow current developments on the University website and on the website of the Council of Higher Education.
How are international students admitted to your University, and what are the admission requirements?
Applications from students who meet the conditions set out in the İstanbul Nişantaşı University International Student Application, Admission and Registration Directive for Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, available on our website, are evaluated.
Does İstanbul Nişantaşı University administer a YÖS examination?
Based on which examination results does your University admit students?
The results of examinations administered by universities that recognize the Nişantaşı University YÖS examination are accepted.
May I apply using my diploma grade?
Yes. Priority is given to applicants who hold a Nişantaşı University YÖS examination result. If vacancies remain, applicants with other national or international examination results are considered. If vacancies still remain, applications based on diploma grades are considered in that order.
I have not yet graduated from high school and therefore do not have my diploma. What should applicants in this situation do?
Applicants who have not yet graduated from high school must submit an official letter from their school, serving as a temporary graduation certificate, stating that they are expected to graduate and indicating their diploma grade and anticipated graduation date.
What is the duration of the programs?
Associate degree: 1 2 1
What is the language of instruction at your University?
The primary language of instruction at our University is Turkish; however, some departments also provide education in English.
I do not know Turkish. How can you assist me?
The diploma-level Turkish proficiency requirement at our University is C1. Students who do not know Turkish or who are unsuccessful in the language exemption examinations are referred to the University’s Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center or another Turkish language education center. After reaching the required diploma-level proficiency, they may continue their academic education in the program in which they are enrolled.
When are applications accepted for international student quotas?
Application dates are announced on the University website. Please regularly follow the official announcements published on our website.
May I send my documents by email?
You are responsible if documents sent by email do not reach us or if any other problem occurs. To avoid issues such as missing or undelivered documents, you should contact us to confirm that your documents have been received and checked.
How can I access the international student admission results and the list of successful applicants?
Application results are announced on the University website.
When and how is final enrollment completed?
Applicants who are granted the right to enroll must complete final enrollment within the dates specified in the academic calendar by submitting the final enrollment documents listed in the İstanbul Nişantaşı University Directive on the Admission of Students from Abroad.
Do I have to submit my high school diploma and transcript during final enrollment?
Students completing final enrollment must submit their high school diploma and/or transcript together with the other application documents.
Does İstanbul Nişantaşı University provide support for international students’ visa procedures?
After placement, the International Student Unit operating under the Department of Student Affairs within the Rectorate prepares an acceptance letter upon your request and sends it to the address you provide. You are expected to apply for a student visa in person using the acceptance letter and complete the process yourself.
What are the tuition fees for international students?
Tuition fees are paid at the beginning of each semester within the date range specified in the Academic Calendar. Detailed information about fees is available from the International Student Unit.
Does İstanbul Nişantaşı University provide accommodation? May international students apply to dormitories, and what are the application requirements and facilities?
The University does not provide on-campus accommodation. Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.
May international students participate in exchange programs?
International students may participate in exchange programs such as Mevlana, Erasmus, and Farabi.
Diploma Supplement
What is a Diploma Supplement?
The Diploma Supplement, or DS, is a document issued in addition to a higher education diploma to support the academic and professional recognition of qualifications such as diplomas, degrees, and certificates. It aims to improve international transparency by describing the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired.
Why is the Diploma Supplement issued?
It is issued to describe the structure, level, context, content, and status of the education successfully completed by the holder.
How is the Diploma Supplement recognized in Europe?
It is prepared by national institutions according to a model jointly developed by the European Commission, the Council of Europe, and UNESCO. The model was tested and refined by a joint working grp organized by these three institutions and is available in al official languages of the European Union.
What information does the Diploma Supplement contain?
It contains information on the identity of the person entitled to the supplement, the qualification obtained, the level of the qualification, the content and outcomes of the qualification, the function of the qualification, additional information, and the national higher education system.
May I use the Diploma Supplement instead of a transcript?
The Diploma Supplement does not replace a transcript or a diploma.
What benefits can I obtain from the Diploma Supplement?
The Diploma Supplement provides a diploma that is easier to understand and compare abroad, a complete description of your academic pathway and the knowledge and skills acquired domesticaly and internationaly, an objective and fair assessment of your achievements and competencies, easier access to future employment and education opportunities abroad, and improved employment prospects.
Why is the Diploma Supplement necessary?
New forms of diplomas and certification are being developed worldwide, and countries continualy revise their methods of assessing student achievement and their education systems in response to rapidly changing economic, political, and technological developments. The growing number of mobile citizens expect their qualifications and competencies to be assessed fairly. Failure to recognize qualifications, or their incorrect or incomplete assessment, has become a global problem. Because original diplomas and other documents do not by themselves provide sufficient explanatory information, establishing the level and function of a diploma without a detailed supplementary explanation has become extremely difficult.
ECTS Credit System
What is the ECTS Credit System?
An ECTS credit is a numerical value, generaly expressed within an annual total of 60 credits, that indicates the student workload required to complete course units. It represents the workload required by each course within an institution’s annual academic program. This workload includes activities such as practical work, seminars, fieldwork, individual study, and examinations undertaken during an academic year.
Is our University required to implement the ECTS system?
Yes. All higher education institutions operating in Türkiye are required to implement the ECTS system.
How is the ECTS credit value of a course calculated?
As the definition indicates, the ECTS value of a course is determined by calculating the workload required for that course. For example, consider a two-credit course taught for two hours per week over fourteen weeks. Twenty-eight hours of class attendance, one hour for the midterm examination, one hour for the final examination, six hours of examination preparation, and fourteen hours of coursework and assignments create a total student workload of fifty hours. A workload of fifty hours corresponds to two ECTS credits.
Why are the courses we may take in one semester limited by ECTS credits?
The reason courses are generaly limited to 30 ECTS per semester is the workload they impose on the student. Considering that one ECTS credit represents twenty-five hours of work, a student taking 30 ECTS in one semester has a workload of 30 × 25 = 750 hours. This requires approximately eight hours of work per day. As this example shows, the limit is based on the number of hours a student can reasonably devote to academic work each day.
How many ECTS credits must I complete to graduate from the University?
Excluding the courses specified under Article 5(i), students must complete 240 ECTS credits in four-year programs, 300 ECTS credits in five-year programs, 360 ECTS credits in six-year programs, and 120 ECTS credits in vocational school programs.