Associate degree
From ECApedia
An Associate degree refers to the qualification awarded after successful completion of the so-called short cycle in the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area. The short cycle fits within or is linked to the first cycle (or Bachelor's level). The degree requires approximately 120 ECTS credits.
See also
- Framework for Qualifications of the European Higher Education Area
- Higher education in Europe
- Level
- Level descriptor
- European Qualifications Framework
Degrees
- Associate degree - Short cycle - EQF Level 5
- Bachelor's degree - First cycle - EQF Level 6
- Master's degree - Second cycle - EQF Level 7
- Doctorate degree - Third cycle - EQF Level 8
