The University of Georgia employs a modern credit-based evaluation policy, which is based on the experience of American and European institutions. The credit calculation is based on the European Credit System (ECTs):

• 1 ECT=25 hours. Out of these 25 hours:
  • 5 - lecture hours
  • 14/16 hours – individual and practical work of a student, presentation, preparation of a thesis
  • 4/6 hours – exams: midterm exam (one or two), final exam

• Conference projects -12 ECTs – 4 ECTs per year
• Publications -12 ECTs – 4 ECTs per year
• Research/Dissertation - 108 – 36 credits per year.