A request for transfer of credit can only be considered in combination with a complete application to AUC. The programme where you obtained your credits must be recognised as and/or meet the criteria of a first year of study at a Dutch university. You can apply for a transfer of credit of 30 ecp (the equivalent of one semester at AUC) and, in exceptional cases, for 60 ecp.

Also, please note that not all courses completed at university can automatically be considered for transfer of credit. Depending on your educational background, a certain amount of university-level studies may be required for you to be admitted to a Dutch research university in the first place. University-level studies that are necessary for your admittance cannot be considered for transfer of credit. If you are not sure, please contact the AUC Admissions Office. Please remember that evaluating diplomas and credits from international universities can take time.

 Please note that students can only receive:

1. A 30 ecp transfer of credit (one semester), meaning the student only studies at AUC for 5 semesters (2 ½ years) to meet the full 180 credits
   or
2. In exceptional cases, a 60 ecp transfer of credit (full year), meaning the student only studies at AUC for 4 semesters (2 years) to meet the full 180 credits
   or
3. Course waivers per relevant course. A course waiver does not substitute credits. For example, if a student receives a course waiver for Methods for Social Sciences Research, they still need to acquire 180 credits, but do not have to take the Methods for Social Sciences Research course. They can instead use this space in their curriculum as they see fit, as that particular requirement has already been met.

Please note that a transfer of credit can only be requested before starting your studies at AUC (during the application process). A course waiver, however, can be submitted at any point while studying at AUC. 

In order to submit a transfer of credit request, you will need to send the following information to the AUC Admissions Office:

• completed transfer of credit request form [see below]
• recent transcripts or official grade lists for all completed courses
• complete course outlines or descriptions for all courses

All students applying for a transfer of credit should use the form found via the link below. You will need to complete this form (and send all required documentation) before 15 June in the year in which you intend to start at AUC. For example, if you're applying to start at AUC in September 2024, you must submit your complete transfer of credit request before 15 June 2024 to be considered.

Your transfer of credit request can only be considered after you have been formally accepted at AUC. The transfer offer will not be final until your official transcript or diploma has been received by AUC, documenting all the courses required and their grades. AUC may require that you achieve a minimum GPA or average grade before allowing the transfer. The deadline to submit a transfer of credit request is 15 June. This means that a decision regarding whether a transfer of credit will be granted will only be made over the summer before starting at AUC.