During the first cycle of studies, students attend a study programme, which leads to the award of a bachelor's degree (titlos spoudon). Students complete their studies and receive their degree, after they have passed the courses specified in the curriculum and accumulated the required credits with a minimum of 240 credit units (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System ECTS). Within the first cycle of studies, every institution may organise short cycle study programmes, including modules that amount from 30 to 60 credit units, leading to a short cycle training certificate. This certificate is by no means equivalent to a first cycle studies’ degree.