Professional experience may be recognized in the form of credits, provided that such experience is related to the competencies inherent to the official degree to be obtained.

Students able to accredit work experience in a field related to their studies may apply to have it recognised as a curricular internship.

Requirements

When you apply for the  recognition of credits, you must submit the application form, attaching the following documents: 

  • Form for recognition of credits.
  • Proof of your relationship with the institution (employment contract, administrative appointment, employment history report, census registration, etc.) and a report specifying your tasks and duties, the number of hours spent, and the relevant dates.
  • Payment on line, 54,54€*, at time of application.

*Discounts

  • If you count as a “General” Large Family, you need to make a transfer of 27,27€.
  • If you count as a “Special” Large Family, there is no fee for this service.
  • If you count as a “People with disabilities”, there is no fee for this service.
  • If you count as a “Vctim of gender-based violence”, there is no fee for this service.
  • If you count as a “Victim of acts of terrorisme”, there is no fee for this service.

 

For situations where discounts are applicable, you have to attatch a copy to the form.

Procedure

Application

Application period

New students: from 1 to 20 September, notwithstanding the terms established for applications for admission through transfer from a different study programme with 30 recognized credits.

New students enrolled after 20th September can submit the application form during the 20 days following the enrollment.

Students enrolled on a programme at Pompeu Fabra University: from the start of the academic year until 31 May.

Financial effects of the recognition

See the regulations governing the financial aspects of enrolment for more information on the financial effects of applying to have academic credits recognized.

Decision

Applications for the transfer and recognition of credits will be decided by the dean or study director based on the content of the teaching programmes for the completed subjects and the syllabi that were followed and for which official certification is submitted.

Competent authority

Dean or study director

Applicable regulations