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Credit for previous study

If you've studied before, we may offer you credit for or exemption from some courses.

Credits and exemptions allow you to avoid repeating similar courses, and you may be able to graduate sooner.

However, you're not eligible for credit or exemptions if you are:

• a non-award, study abroad or incoming exchange student
• an international student who received credits with your offer letter (contact your faculty if you have any questions).

For more information on the type of credit and exemptions available, see:

• credit eligibility for undergraduate students
• credit eligibility for postgraduate students.

Applying for credit or exemptions

You can apply for credit or exemptions up to 2 weeks before the start of semester, but we recommend applying sooner to help you choose your courses.

We can't accept late applications. If you miss the deadline, you may be able to apply next semester.

How to apply depends on your previous situation.

If you've studied an International Baccalaureate (IB)

• Complete the credit or exemption for IB students application form (PDF, 218.6 KB) and submit it to Student Central. 

If you've studied at TAFE or another university

• Complete the online Credit or Exemption form (student login required).
• If you need help, watch the Credit or Exemption video to see an example of how to submit.

If you've previously studied at UQ

• Check our advice on transferring credit between UQ programs.
• Find detailed information about applying for credit or exemptions in the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. 
• Apply for Credit or Exemption online (student login required). Use the 'Add request' button to submit multiple credit or exemption requests on the same form.