Undergrad Physics Credits in US: ECTS Requirements

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An undergraduate education in physics in the United States typically spans four years, which corresponds to 240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits. In contrast, European undergraduate programs generally require three years of study, amounting to 180 ECTS credits. This discrepancy highlights the differences in educational structures between the US and Europe, particularly in the duration and credit allocation for undergraduate degrees.

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Dear Sirs,

I would like to ask you one question. Reply greatly appreciated.
Do you know how many (European) ECTS credits does an undergraduate education
in physics, in US entail?? or maybe you have some documents regarding this?

thanks for attention.
 
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stephan.albus said:
Dear Sirs,

I would like to ask you one question. Reply greatly appreciated.
Do you know how many (European) ECTS credits does an undergraduate education
in physics, in US entail?? or maybe you have some documents regarding this?

thanks for attention.
4 years would correspond to 240 ECTS, while in Europe you usually do it in 3 years or 180 ECTS.
 

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