Orderly transition to the new Bologna qualifications

Don’t worry if you have already started your university studies within the pre-Bologna system. The change will be well ordered and progressive.
You will be able to continue with your own study plan until 30 September 2015 without any alteration in structure, content or development. If you have still not received your degree by that date, your university must provide you with a way to be able to complete your studies during the two subsequent academic years.

If you prefer, you may also access the new study system if you are admitted by the university, which must ensure that study plans include the means for your credits to be recognised and transferred.

Immersion Procedure

Universities may opt for the “immersion” procedure in order to introduce a new EHEA qualification. In this case, the new plan will be introduced simultaneously throughout all courses, completely substituting the course that had existed up until this point.

If this happens, it is not a problem. You have two options – either to finish your studies within two years from this point, or to join the new course, transferring your corresponding credits, which will be recognised.