Credit transfer of previous studies

If you have passed courses from previous higher education studies that correspond to parts of your current programme, you can apply to have these credits transferred so that they can count towards your degree.

One reason to apply for credit transfer of previous higher education studies towards your degree is that it may enable you to complete your studies sooner. From 31 August, the entire process will be digital. You apply directly through Ladok for Students and can track the progress of your application online.

Note! Credit transfer of previous courses may affect both your future study plan and your eligibility for student finance. It is therefore important to consider carefully why you wish to transfer credits from previous studies before submitting your application.

Please note that courses from Försvarshögskolan and other Swedish higher education institutions may be included as elective courses in a general degree (Bachelor’s, one-year Master’s or two-year Master’s degree) without the need to apply for credit transfer.

How to apply for a transfer of credits

The opportunity to apply for a transfer of credits is available only to students studying at the Swedish Defence University. You must be registered on a course at the Swedish Defence University in order to apply for a transfer of credits. Being admitted to a course or programme is therefore not sufficient.

You can apply for a transfer of credits digitally via Ladok for Students. Once you have logged in, select “Transfer of Credits” from the menu and follow the instructions. You must submit a separate application for each course or individual course component/module for which you wish to apply for a transfer of credits.

See the instructional video on how to apply for a transfer of credits in Ladok.

Documents to be enclosed with your application

For each course for which you are applying for a transfer of credits, you must enclose the following:

Transcript of Records/Certificate of Course Completion
Course syllabus, including the reading list
Any other documents relevant to your application

All documents submitted as attachments must be in PDF format.

Once you have completed your exchange studies, you should submit your application for a transfer of credits.

You must enclose the following documents:

Study Plan/Learning Agreement
This document shows which courses you planned to take during your exchange and which were approved by your programme coordinator prior to the exchange.
Official Transcript of Records
An official academic transcript issued by the host institution, showing which courses you have successfully completed and the number of credits or points awarded for each course.

Students with protected personal data cannot apply for a transfer of credits via Ladok for Students. Instead, you must submit your application using a form. Please contact examen@fhs.se to obtain the current application form.

Send the completed form to registrator@fhs.se. The Registry will then forward the application to the officer responsible for processing it.

As a student at the Swedish Defence University, you can have your prior learning assessed for credit transfer. To apply, you must be registered on a course at the Swedish Defence University.

Validation of prior learning means recognising knowledge and skills you have acquired outside formal education and assessing whether they correspond to the learning outcomes of a course or part of a course. This can allow you to receive credits for knowledge and skills you already have.

If you believe that your prior learning and experience correspond to the learning outcomes of a course or part of a course, please contact examen@fhs.se to request the current application form.

Regulations governing the transfer of credits

The transfer of credits is governed by provisions in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen), primarily Chapter 6, Sections 7–8. The Swedish Defence University also has its own regulations governing the transfer of credits at first-cycle and second-cycle level.

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Appeals against decisions

If your application for a transfer of credits is rejected, you have the right to appeal the decision. Information on how to appeal is available on our website, and will be provided together with the decision.

Appeal a decision