Japanese university credits are generally based on an estimated workload of about 45 hours per credit, which is comparable to the credit systems used in the United States. This workload includes both in-class instruction and independent study time. A typical full-time semester course load ranges from 12 to 18 credits, which corresponds to approximately 20 to 30 ECTS credits.
Example conversions (1 credit = about 1.667 ECTS):