What type of RPL am I applying for?
You can apply for RPL for studies you have completed previously as well as for learning acquired in other ways.
You can apply for recognition of previous studies in two ways:
- Substitution is used when a course required for your degree is replaced by a course taken elsewhere that matches in learning objectives, content, level, and scope (e.g., substituting a mandatory course in your program with an equivalent course from another university). The substituted course will appear in your transcript of records with the University of Lapland's course code and name.
- Inclusion is used when a course taken elsewhere is recognized in your degree as is (e.g., a minor completed at another university). The included course will appear in your transcript of records with its original name and does not replace any mandatory courses in your Personal Study Plan (PSP).
You can also obtain substitution for courses in your degree by recognizing other types of competencies. Other competencies may have been acquired through:
- continuing education
- short courses at workplaces
- projects, positions of responsibility or hobbies
You can also apply for an exemption from a mandatory course in your PSP, such as a language course (see FAQ) or supplementary studies for a master’s degree, based on previously acquired competencies. If the exemption is granted, you do not need to complete the course, but you will not receive credits for it in your trancsript of records.