How to transfer to RMIT

The process of applying for credit is different for local (domestic) and international students. 

If you are a domestic student, applying for credit happens after you receive an offer to study at RMIT. The application and approval process will be handled by your academic school, so we are unable to provide you with any guarantees prior to this. 

To give a guide on how much credit you may be eligible for, we encourage you to compare the subjects of the program you are looking to study with the subjects you have studied previously. This may give you a good indication as to how much credit or RPL you may be eligible for.

If you’re an international student, applications for credit transfer should be made as early as possible, preferably during the application process, as it may impact the duration of your Confirmation of Enrolment (COE). 

You will be asked ‘Are you applying for Credit?’ during the application process, so if you are seeking credit then make sure you select ‘Yes’ and upload all your course syllabus details and we will organise the credit assessment for you.

The maximum amount of credits you can get granted will depend on the level of study of the program you are applying for.  

If you’re applying for higher education programs, the amount of credit you can receive will be based on your program. To be eligible to graduate, you must successfully complete a minimum of 96 credit points or 50% of your program – whichever is less.

If you are studying a vocational study program (also known as TAFE), there are no maximum limits on the amount of credit you can receive – you may be able to have a complete qualification recognised! 

It’s important to keep in mind that credit transfer is only available for the same or equivalent competencies, whereas RPL may be used where competencies are not identical or equivalent and you have demonstrated the learning outcomes.

In some circumstances, receiving credit transfer may shorten the length of your program and this will be reflected in the duration of your COE. 

You will find out the start date and the end date of your program on your offer letter and the same dates will be used on your COE.

Yes, the total cost of your program may be reduced as you won’t need to pay for any courses that you are granted credit transfer or RPL.

Yes, it is possible to reduce the duration of the program with credit and RPL. However, this will be based on exactly which units you are credited for and if this will impact the length of your program.

Credit transfer is where we assess your previous formal study and, if you can demonstrate you meet the learning outcomes for some of your RMIT courses, then we ‘transfer the credit’ from your previous study to your RMIT course/s. 

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is where we formally assess your previous work and life experiences, along with any formal, informal or non-formal learning, and determine whether this could be worth credit in lieu of study. This means you don’t have to spend time learning things you already know.

Recognition of current competency (RCC) is where we assess your previously completed accredited qualification in circumstances where it may have expired or where you have not been practising.