As a Study Abroad student you can create an exciting semester of study that satisfies the academic requirements of your home institution. Our knowledge of international education systems ensures appropriate and smooth credit transfer from your module of study at Sunderland to your home degree.
You will take a minimum of 60 credits per semester.
60 credits from the University of Sunderland are approximately equivalent to:
| Country | Credits |
|---|---|
| Europe | 30 ECTS |
| USA * | 12-18 credits |
| Hong Kong | 30 HK credits |
| Canada | 15 credits |
| Australia | 12 credits |
| Malaysia | 16-20 credits |
| Singapore | 5-8 classes per semester |
| South Korea | 12-19 credits |
| Taiwan | 12-18 credits |
*For students from the USA, a full schedule of 60 credits in one semester will be equivalent to 12-18 US credits, depending on the modules chosen and the academic level.
If you are from a country not listed above or are unsure about credit transfer, please contact our Study Abroad team at study.abroad@sunderland.ac.uk.