Education at the Academy is measured in ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits. The workload per credit varies between subject areas but, in general, the student can expect to devote a minimum of 20-30 hours of work per credit. A minimum of 180 ECTS is needed to graduate with a B.A. or B.Mus. and 240 ECTS are required for the B.F.A. degree from the Department of Theatre.

Students are responsible for their studies and academic progress within the Academy. Students must successfully complete a total of 60 ECTS per academic year (approximately 30 ECTS per term) in order to advance to the next year’s course of study. This applies to the entire period of study at the Academy and is the basis for course requirements and assessment.

Student cannot advance between years if they lack 10 ECTS or more credits of the required 30. Regulations within the Department of Theatre state that first-year students who lack the required number of credits must reapply for admission if they wish to continue studying at the Academy. The maximum number of credits students may receive per academic year is 72 ECTS.

The maximum length of continuous enrolment at the Academy is one year more than the prescribed length of study. This does not apply in cases of maternity/paternity leave. The rector, upon proposal from a dean, can grant exemptions from this rule under special circumstances.