Could you study faster
and cheaper?

Check in 2 minutes whether your training, work experience, or prior studies could shorten your degree path or make it more affordable. Useful before you start and even if you are already enrolled.

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Your result will show you:
Can your prior learning be credited? Could your study path be shortened? Is an individual assessment worthwhile?
Initial estimate based on 120+ consultations. The final decision on admission and credit transfer is always made by the respective university.

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What you already know, you don’t have to study twice. A bachelor’s degree usually covers 180 ECTS. Universities can credit part of that: vocational training such as an apprenticeship or a master craftsman qualification, years of work experience and modules from an earlier degree, even one you did not finish. What gets credited, you can skip.

Credit transfer can cover up to half a degree. In Germany that is up to 50 percent, in Austria up to 90 ECTS, in Switzerland it varies by university. With 180 ECTS that is at most 90 ECTS, so up to three semesters less. You graduate sooner and usually pay less.

The credit check asks you five questions and takes about two minutes: among other things about your highest qualification (university entrance qualification such as Abitur or Matura, vocational training, master craftsman or similar, bachelor’s or diploma), whether your experience fits the degree you want and whether you have already earned ECTS at a university.

Afterwards you see whether your potential is low, medium or high. The detailed assessment comes by email, together with a checklist for your documents. The check is free. Whether and what is credited is ultimately decided by the university.

Question 1 of 5
Where do you stand right now?
Different starting points open up different possibilities.
A
I am planning to study
Not yet enrolled, want to explore my options
B
I am already studying
Enrolled, but never checked credit transfer options
C
I am studying and credit transfer was already reviewed
Already applied or was rejected
D
I am still unsure
Still exploring, no concrete plan yet
Question 2 of 5
What is your highest completed qualification?
Applies to qualifications from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
A
Compulsory school diploma
Secondary school or equivalent
B
University Entrance Qualification (Abitur/Matura)
General or subject-specific higher education entrance
C
Vocational Training (Apprenticeship)
Completed vocational training (DE/AT/CH)
D
Master Craftsman / Certified Specialist / Swiss Federal Diploma
IHK, HWK, Advanced Federal Examination (CH)
E
Bachelor / Diploma (FH) / Swiss HF Diploma
First degree or Swiss Higher Vocational College diploma
F
Master / Magister / Diploma (University)
Second degree or equivalent qualification
Question 3 of 5
Does your previous experience match the subject you want to study?
Subject relevance significantly increases the chances of credit transfer.
A
Yes, clearly matching
My profession and the study field are in the same area
B
Partially matching
There is some overlap, but not in everything
C
No, different field
My profession has little to do with the study program
D
I do not know yet
I have not chosen a field of study yet
Question 4 of 5
Have you previously studied at a university or earned ECTS credits?
Even discontinued programs or individual modules count.
A
No
Never been enrolled at a university
B
Yes, a few credits
Individual modules or briefly enrolled
C
Yes, many credits
Completed multiple semesters or finished a degree
D
I am not sure
Not certain what would count
Question 5 of 5
What degree or area are you aiming for?
This helps assess how relevant your prior experience is.
A
Continuing Education / Certificate
CAS, DAS, short programs
B
Bachelor
180 to 210 ECTS, also possible without Abitur/Matura
C
Master / MBA
60 to 120 ECTS, with bachelor or work experience
D
Doctorate / PhD
Typically without ECTS, research-based
E
Not sure yet
I need guidance first

Analysis running

Checking your answers

This takes a moment.

Reading your answers
Comparing with past cases
Calculating credit potential
Preparing your result

Your first assessment

…

Where your result sits

Explanations follow by email
  1. 01
    Low potential
    Your result
  2. 02
    Moderate potential
    Your result
  3. 03
    High potential
    Your result

A doctorate sits outside this scale. What counts there is admission, supervision and programme structure, not credit transfer. What that means for you is in the email.

I will send you the context

The level alone does not tell you what to do with it. The email covers:

  1. What each level means and how to spot yours
  2. Which records universities really want to see for credit transfer
  3. My credit transfer checklist as a fillable PDF

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Information Notice

The information on this page is general in nature and based on my advisory practice (last updated 09.05.2026). It does not replace an official credit transfer or recognition decision by the respective university and is not legal advice. Specific decisions are made by universities, the ZAB (Germany), the BMBWF (Austria), or the SBFI (Switzerland). I clarify binding next steps with you in the initial consultation.

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