Definition of ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)

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European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a standard means for comparing academic credits, i.e., the "volume of learning based on the defined learning outcomes and their associated workload" for higher education across the European Union and other collaborating European countries.[1] For successfully completed studies, ECTS credits are awarded. One academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits that are normally equivalent to 1500–1800 hours of total workload, irrespective of standard or qualification type. ECTS credits are used to facilitate transfer and progression throughout the Union. ECTS also includes a standard grading scale, intended to be shown in addition to local (i.e. national) standard grades.[2]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_C...ion_System



I'm curious why XAMK takes 3 months to add credits to ECTS.
I asked them after I finish a few of their online courses. They told me I may have to wait 3+ months to be able to get a transcript.
Maybe ECTS is inefficient? not sure...