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VTU Credits to ECTS: does your degree fit a German Master's?
German universities check your subjects, not just your CGPA. See your degree in ECTS and how it compares with the published minimums of German programmes.
This is an estimate, not an admission decision
- Courses were sorted into areas by their titles in the official syllabus PDFs, or by the area you picked. A university may count a course differently.
- Universities look at your module descriptions and transcript, and convert credits their own way.
- Electives depend on what you chose. Open the course list above and check yours.
- What you type into this tool stays in your browser. Nothing is sent to us.
- An English-taught Master's gets you admitted. Getting hired in Germany usually needs German at B2.
Want your own transcript checked against your shortlist? Book a free 30-minute call, or try the German university shortlister.
How do I convert VTU credits to ECTS?
Short answer
One VTU credit is worth about 1.5 ECTS, so a VTU B.E. with 160 credits equals about 240 ECTS. Germany counts 60 ECTS per year of study, so a 4-year VTU B.E. clears the 180, 210 or 240 ECTS that German Master's ask for. The bigger question is subject fit: the checker above splits your credits by subject and compares them with German admission rules.
VTU credits to ECTS
| VTU credits | ECTS (x 1.5) | Equivalent study |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 60 | 1 year |
| 80 | 120 | 2 years |
| 120 | 180 | 3 years (minimum for many Master's) |
| 140 | 210 | 3.5 years |
| 160 | 240 | 4 years (full VTU B.E.) |
Worked example
A VTU Mechanical B.E. with 160 credits = 240 ECTS in total.
If a Master's asks for 30 ECTS of mathematics, you need about 20 VTU credits of maths subjects. The checker counts this for you, subject by subject.
Why the subject split matters more than the total
German universities reject applicants who have enough total credits but too few in the core area, such as mathematics or programming. Compare your credit table with each programme's admission rules before you apply, not after.
Read next
Last updated 3 November 2026. Conversion from VTU's official 2021 and 2022 scheme PDFs; 60 ECTS per year is the European standard.
Short answer
German universities check whether your Bachelor's has enough ECTS credits in specific subject areas, not just the total. This checker converts your VTU credits to ECTS (1 VTU credit = 1.5 ECTS, so a 160-credit B.E. is 240 ECTS) and compares each subject area with the published minimums of 37 hand-checked German Master's programmes.
How does the module checker work?
| Step | What happens | Where the data comes from |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Find your college | Pick from 231 Karnataka engineering colleges | KEA 2026 seat matrix and college websites |
| 2. Pick your branch or add subjects | VTU colleges use the 2021 or 2022 VTU scheme; 10 autonomous colleges have their own syllabus filled in; anyone else can type or paste subjects | VTU Scheme of Teaching and Examinations PDFs (vtu.ac.in) and college syllabus PDFs |
| 3. See your degree in ECTS | Credits grouped into areas such as mathematics, computer science and projects | 1 VTU credit = 1.5 ECTS |
| 4. See which programmes you fit | Each rule shows met, maybe (if projects or electives count) or short, with the gap in ECTS | Admission rules of 37 programmes, each checked by hand against the university's own page |
Is my data stored?
No. Your subjects stay in your browser (local storage), and nothing is sent to us.
Last updated: 24 October 2026
Your next step
Your branch is a start. Your transcript decides.
The Plan includes a module fit audit of your actual transcript against 3 programmes, with the gaps and how to close them, in 5 working days.
The Plan is credited in full if you continue with us within 30 days.
FAQs: VTU credits to ECTS
How many ECTS is a VTU B.E. degree?
About 240 ECTS. A VTU B.E. has about 160 credits, and one VTU credit is worth about 1.5 ECTS.
Is a 3-year degree enough for a German Master's?
A 3-year degree is 180 ECTS. Many German Master's accept 180 ECTS; some ask for 210 or 240. Read which universities accept a 3-year degree.