Credit Equivalence Table
🌎 Credit Equivalence Table (Italy, Europe, U.S., Latin America)
| System | Credit Unit | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | CFU (Credito Formativo Universitario) | 2 CFU* | 1 CFU ≈ 25 total hours |
| Europe (Bologna) | ECTS | 2 ECTS** | 1 ECTS = 25–30 total hours |
| United States / Intl. | SCH (Semester Credit Hour) | 1 SCH*** | 1 SCH = ~45 total hours (15 contact + 30 independent). ~45-50 total hours = 1 SCH |
UK university credits (England, Wales, N. Ireland) | UK Credit | 1/5 | 1 UK credit = 10 hrs |
Scotland (SCQF) | SCQF Credit Points | 1/5 | 1 SCQF = 10 hrs |
| Latin America | Créditos Académicos / Créditos Horarios | créditos académicos**** | Based on 48–60 total hours per credit unit (varies by country) |
* 1 Academic Year in Italy is composed by 60 CFU Credits.
** 1 CFU = 1 ECTS (Europe)
*** 1 Academic Year in U.S. System is generally composed by 30 SCH. So, we usually count 1 SCH = 2 ECTS = 2 CFU
**** Some countries (e.g., Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina) define 1 academic credit as 48–60 hours total workload.