Teaching Vademecum What is a CFU A Credito Formativo Universitario (CFU) is the Italian equivalent of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). On average, one CFU corresponds to 25 hours of work, including classroom lectures, labs, projects and independent preparation. What is the degree A degree course aims to ensure an adequate mastery of general scientific methods and content as well as the acquisition of specific professional knowledge. Three-year degree programme:To obtain the degree you must acquire 180 CFUs, equivalent to 3 years of study. You can gain access to it if you have obtained a secondary school diploma. The Bachelor's degree. Master's degree:to obtain the degree you must acquire 120 CFU, equivalent to 2 years of study. You can access this degree if you hold a three-year degree or an equivalent foreign qualification. The Master's Degree: You can access this degree if you hold a three-year degree or an equivalent foreign qualification.