Academic Calendar
Everything you need to know about studying at Derzhavin University
| Class schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 class | 9:00 - 10:30 | 5 class | 15:50 - 17:20 |
| 2 class | 10:40 - 12:10 | 6 class | 17:30 - 19:00 |
| 3 class | 12:30 - 14:00 | 7 class | 19:10 - 20:40 |
| 4 class | 14:10 - 15:40 | ||
Duration of a course unit
Credits
The TSU student academic load is based on 'academic hours'.
of classroom hours and
independent studens work
academic year is 60 credits,
27-33 credits in each term.
knowledge assessment: tests,
exams and portfolio.
Grading System
Assessment results are evaluated on a 5-point scale and have qualitative characteristics.
| ECTS Grades | 5-point scale | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Excellent | 5 |
| A | Very good | 5 |
| B+ | Very good | 5 |
| B- | Good | 4 |
| C+ | Good | 4 |
| C- | Good | 4 |
| D+ | Satisfactory | 3 |
| D | D | 3 |
| D- | D- | 3 |
| E | E | 3 |
| FX | FX | 2 |
| F | F | 2 |
Students are expected to attend lectures and seminars, take tests and complete tasks assigned by teachers.
Course grades are comprised of:
- Form of assessment and requirements (determined by the teacher in each course description; the teacher determines the structure of the grade and number of points)
- Attendance (Optional)
- Work in seminars
- Independent student work
- Interim tests
- Final exam