Examination and assessment results are expressed in grades. There are many different grading systems in Europe. The ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) serves as tool for mutual recognition of student achievements.

ECTS credits are a value allocated to course units to describe the student workload required to complete them. They reflect the quantity of work each course requires in relation to the total quantity of work required to complete a full year of academic study at the institution, that is, lectures, practical work, seminars, private work — in the laboratory, library or at home — and examinations or other assessment activities. ECTS credits are also allocated to practical placements and to thesis preparation when these activities form part of the regular programme of study at both the home and host institutions.

ECTS credits are allocated to courses and are awarded to students who successfully complete those courses by passing the examinations or other assessments.

ECTS grades are quoted alongside grades awarded according to the local grading system. Higher education institutions make their own decisions on how to apply the ECTS grading scale to their own system.

Scientific Committee

To guarantee the academic quality and level of the course and to delegate the academic programme management to the adequate body, a Scientific Committee exists, made up of the academic responsible persons for the project at the partner universities.

This Scientific Committee has final authority over any management decision affecting the European Master in Renewable Energy. Regular contact between the members of the Scientific Committee guarantee a smooth communication flow and successful implementation of the course.

Coordination and management

Considerable co-ordination and management is required to deliver such a course, and involves 12 different organizations in total.

EUREC Agency plays a central co-ordination role and provides the initial point of contact for students. It is responsible for admissions, marketing, informing the Scientific Committee and implementing its decisions.