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Check credit eligibility

If you've completed previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit for – or exemption from – certain courses in a UQ program.

If you receive credit or exemptions for previous study, you won’t have to repeat similar courses and may be able to graduate sooner.

Types of credit and exemptions

Depending on the study you've completed, you may receive:

  • specified credit – you won't need to study the specific course you receive credit for and may be able to graduate sooner
  • unspecified credit – you won't need to study an introductory-level or elective course and may be able to graduate sooner
  • exemptions – you won't need to take the course you receive an exemption for, but you'll need to take another course in its place. Exemptions let you progress into advanced-level studies without having to study introductory courses.

What am I eligible for?

Select the type of study you've completed to see what credit or exemptions you may be eligible for.

Applying for credit or exemptions

You can only apply for credit or exemptions after you've accepted an offer from UQ. Once you've accepted, see our advice on applying for credit or exemptions.

You can request to be assessed for credit or exemptions when you submit your application to study at UQ.

If you want to apply for credit or exemptions after you've received an offer, see our advice on applying for credit or exemptions.