UiT The Arctic University of Norway uses a system of credits (studiepoeng) for measuring study activities, considered equivalent to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). A full year of studying is normally equivalent to 60 ECTS, around 1500-1800 hours of study. One semester is normally equivalent to 30 ECTS. The academic year normally lasts for 10 months and runs from the beginning of August to the end of June.
The workload of each course is based on an estimate of the total time required for completing studies and exams (lectures, seminars, readings, individual preparation etc.). There is no exact national or institutional standard for measuring of workload. Workload estimates are based on custom and tradition within each academic field.