1. What are the main features of the Bologna system?
• Module (Credit Hours) System: Study is divided into credit units (or hours), allowing students flexibility in choosing subjects and tracks.
• Continuous assessment system: The system relies on continuous assessment of students through tests, assignments, projects, and final exams.
• Training and internships: The system focuses on providing opportunities for students to apply what they have learned in a real-world work environment.
• Transferability between universities: The system allows students to transfer from one university to another within participating countries, or even from one country to another.
2. Does the Bologna system guarantee success?
• No, success depends on the student’s hard work and commitment to studying.
3. What about the second round in the Bologna system?
• Yes, there is a second round (attempts) for students who did not succeed in the first round.
4. Is there a sediment in the Bologna system?
• Yes, a student may fail if he/she does not achieve the required success in the subjects or at the end of the semester.
5. How marks are distributed?
• The Bologna system of higher education is based on the distribution of grades between Formative assessment (40%) and summative assessment (60%). Formative assessment includes ongoing activities throughout the semester, such as assignments, reports, and quizzes, while summative assessment includes the midterm and final exams.
Detailed division of grades:
• Formative assessment (40%):
Includes all activities that take place during the semester, such as:
o Assignments and Reports: These are evaluated based on the quality of work and content.
o Attendance and Participation: This is evaluated based on the student’s commitment to attendance and participation in class activities.
o Laboratory activities or seminars: These are evaluated based on the student’s performance in these activities.
o Short tests (quizzes): These are evaluated based on the student’s comprehension of the course material.
• Final assessment (60%):
o Midterm Exam (10%): This is where the student’s knowledge is evaluated in the middle of the semester.
o Final Exam (50%): The student’s knowledge is evaluated at the end of the semester.
6. What is the allowed absence rate?
• Two lectures per semester.
7. Are there decision grades given to the student in the event that he does not obtain passing grades?
• Yes, 5 marks are given to critical cases.
