How many ECTS is a master's degree?

In the European system, a master's degree is usually 60 to 120 ECTS credits, most often 90 or 120. The exact number depends on the program and your prior degree. At Tomorrow University, our Master of Arts and Master of Science are 90 or 120 ECTS, and our Impact MBA is 60, 90, or 120 ECTS.

How many ECTS is a master's degree in Europe?

Across the European Higher Education Area, a master's degree typically runs from 60 to 120 ECTS credits, and 90 or 120 is the most common. The range exists because programs are built differently and because your entry point matters: how many ECTS your Bachelor's carried, and how much professional experience you bring, can change how many credits your master's needs. One ECTS credit reflects roughly 25 to 30 hours of total study, so the number is really a measure of workload. If you want the full picture of how the system works, start with our guide on what ECTS credits are.

How many ECTS are Tomorrow University master's programs?

It depends on the program and the track you choose. At Tomorrow University:

• Master of Arts in Applied Psychology: 90 or 120 ECTS
• Master of Science: 90 or 120 ECTS
• Impact MBA: 60, 90, or 120 ECTS, depending on your prior degree and experience
• Global Impact Executive MBA: 90 ECTS

One note on our Impact MBA: you graduate at 300 ECTS in total, counting the credits from your previous Bachelor's. The 60, 90, or 120 figure is the credits you earn in the MBA program itself.

What does the ECTS number mean for study time?

The credit count maps directly to how long you study. Since one ECTS credit equals about 25 to 30 hours of work, more credits mean more hours and a longer program. As a guide at Tomorrow University:

• 90 ECTS is about 18 months full-time, or 24 months part-time
• 120 ECTS is about 24 months full-time, or 30 months part-time

Because our programs are 100% online and designed to fit around a full-time job, most learners choose a part-time pace. You can also transfer eligible credits from earlier studies, up to half of your program's total, which lowers both your workload and your tuition.