Applying for credit transfer
Please take part of the information below before sending in your application on credit transfer.
Application on credit transfer can be sent in by a person who is admitted to and carries out (registered) studies at Linnaeus University.
General instructions
Administration is initiated first when the application is complete and all requested documents have been handed in.
- One application per course – If you intend to apply for credit transfer for several courses you should hand in one application per course.
- Documents that are referred to should be attached as files, preferably in PDF format. Do not refer to web pages, cloud services or the like.
- Make sure that your scanned documents have adequate sharpness/resolution.
Documents that are to be attached to the application
- Formal syllabus used when you took the course. That is to say, syllabi that have been established or revised after you took the course are not approved. You can often find syllabi on each respective higher education institution’s website.
- Reading list that was used when you took the course.
- Transcript of records, alternatively course certificate for course or courses that are referred to.
Documents that are to be attached to application on credit transfer for work experience:
- Certificate that documents earlier professional experience with information on employer, type of employment/activity, period of employment and scope (for instance, employer’s certificate and certificate of employment).
- A self-assessment in which you describe in what way you meet the course objectives in the syllabus in question may also be required.
If requested, the original documents must be presented to Linnaeus University.
Please note that only courses with the minimum grade ‘passed’ can form a basis for credit transfer.
Other information
If you are uncertain as to whether a credit transfer is required in order to achieve a degree or for eligible courses on a programme, please contact degree@lnu.se for guidance.
For further information, see https://lnu.se/en/student/during-your-studies/credit-transfer/