You may have knowledge and skills gained through previous studies, work or, for example, hobbies. Recognition of prior learning means that your prior competence is assessed and can be accepted as part of your studies, if it corresponds to the objectives of the curriculum in terms of content and level.
You can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) in the Peppi system. Send your application to the course teacher in the library. They may decide for direct substitution of the study unit or ask for RPL demonstration. The recognition of prior learning is always based on the learning outcomes of the course that is being substituted. You can find the learning outcomes of the study units and information about the responsible teachers in the Library's study guide (Studies provided by UEF library). Please consult the teacher before starting the RPL procedure.
The library courses cannot be partly accredited through RPL.
Criteria for substitution
Courses, provided by the library, can be substituted by a prior course with corresponding level and content. The credit must not be more than five (5) years old. The required competence can also have been acquired by other studies, training or work experience. When direct credit transfer is not possible, the teacher can ask to demonstrate your previous competence by an RPL demonstration, that is information retrieval assignments related to your field of science.
Submit your application in Peppi
You can apply for RPL in Peppi. Please find further instructions in Kamu. In the application you should provide all necessary documents, such as transcripts of records or other certificates of performance or competency in good and legible quality. In the library, please address the application to the course teacher. You find them in the study guide under Teacher in charge). Some course units may have several teachers. You can find them in the Study units’ information, but your application will be forwarded to the right teacher. Please contact the teacher before applying.
The teacher has a right to request more information. If additional information is not provided in due time, the inadequate application will not be considered.
Rectification
If you are dissatisfied with the decision, you have right to request rectification from the person who made the decision. You must submit your request for rectification within 14 days of being notified of the decision. Instructions for the university’s internal appeals process can be found in Kamu.
RPL process of the Library was accepted by the UEF Library management group in 24.5.2017. Updated 11.7.2022 and 5.11.2026 to meet the general principles for the recognition of prior learning and the RPL process in the Peppi system.
