What are ECTS credits?
ECTS credits are a numerical value (between 1 and 60) given to course units to describe the student workload required to complete them. They reflect the quantity of work each course unit requires in relation to the total quantity of work necessary to complete a full year of academic study at the institution. Lectures, practical work, seminars, tutorials, field work, private study (in the library or at home) and examinations are included when estimating the quantity of work required for a course or a project.

How are ECTS credits awarded by ICS?
Each program affiliated with ICS allocates ECTS credit points for project work and other course-related examinations based on the study regulations of the degree program that has been approved by the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.                                                                          

How many ECTS credits are required for full-time enrolment?
International Cultural Studies defines a typical full-time academic program as 30 ECTS credits for one semester and 60 ECTS points for two semesters.

ICS students are required to enrol in a minimum of 28 ECTS points.  The maximum number of ECTS points permitted each semester is 35.

How many courses and examinations are typically required?               Students are typically required to complete 4-5 courses, plus a project.