ECTS credit system and grading
The Hungarian academic credit system following the Hungarian law is an ECTS-compatible system. The calculation of the credits is based on the number of working hours of the students (one credit is 30 student working hours, on average).
At the end of the semester, the student’s study achievement is evaluated with a grade. The ECTS conversion table ensures transfer procedures between the Hungarian academic credit system and the ECTS. The recognition of courses completed abroad is based on the credit transfer regulation.
For incoming international students, a Transcript of Records is issued at the end of the semester, which contains the code and title of the completed courses, credits, grade and its ECTS-compatible grade.
ECTS conversion table – System of assessment:
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ELTE grade |
Equivalent ECTS grade |
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5 (excellent) An excellent (5) grade is assigned to the student who thoroughly knows the entire subject matter in all its inherent relationships and can independently apply his/her knowledge with absolute certainty. |
A, B excellent, very good |
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4 (good) A good (4) grade is assigned to the student who thoroughly knows the entire subject matter of the course and can safely apply its content. |
C good |
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3 (satisfactory) A satisfactory (3) grade is assigned to the student who knows significant portions of the subject matter of the course and can apply them with suitable safely. |
D satisfactory
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2 (pass) A pass (2) grade is assigned to the student who knows the significant parts of the course on a satisfactory level and can demonstrate an acceptable level of familiarity in the application of the content of the course. |
E sufficient |
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1 (fail) A fail (1) grade is assigned to the student who does not command sufficient knowledge and demonstrate skill in applying the practices of his/her chosen field. |
FX, F fail |