The workload for one ECTS credit is about 30 hours. The hours include in-class instruction and guided and independent self-study. Completing a Bachelor’s degree thus requires approximately 5,400 hours of work, or 40 hours (full-time study) or 27 hours (part-time study) per week on average. The workload can vary within the semester, however. 

There is coursework to be done also during semester breaks (the time between semesters when no lectures are held), such as writing papers, completing internships. There are 7 weeks of semester breaks per year.

We strongly recommend that part-time students do not plan for more than about 40% for employment and/or family responsibilities, as over the whole year 60% will be required for studies.

The standard duration of studies for full-time study is 3 years, or 6 semesters (ca. 30 ECTS credits per semester). Classes are normally held Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Full-time study begins in the fall semester (calendar week number 38). We recommend that students do not  work paid employment jobs during their full-time study.

Students must complete an internship between completion of the fourth semester and graduation.

When to apply
Applications may be submitted from August until the end of January.

The standard duration for part-time study is 4½ years, or 9 semesters (ca. 20 ECTS credits per semester). Classes are held on two days per week, usually Thursdays and Fridays. This makes part-time study ideal for students who have paid employment jobs (recommended: max 40%) or family responsibilities. Note that between completion of the seventh semester and graduation, students must complete an internship which does not allow for additional paid employment jobs. Part-time study begins in the spring semester (calendar week number 8).

When to apply
Applications may be submitted from February to the end of July.