{"id":10283,"date":"2023-07-09T14:53:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-09T14:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/?page_id=10283"},"modified":"2026-07-29T12:42:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T12:42:48","slug":"recognition-of-prior-learning-and-professional-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/en\/admission\/recognition-of-prior-learning-and-professional-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognition of Prior Learning and Professional Experience\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognition of prior learning and professional experience (RPL) means that prior learning and professional experience are taken into account when completing a curriculum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When applying for RPL, the most important aspect is the relevance of your previous learning and experience to the curriculum \u2013 the knowledge and skills acquired through training or work experience must be compared to the learning outcomes of the relevant curriculum subjects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curricula with subjects and learning outcomes can be found in the study information system <a href=\"https:\/\/tahvel.edu.ee\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tahvel<\/a>, through which you have to submit the application for RPL. Before applying, please familiarise yourself with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/dokumendid\/Procedure%20for%20recognition%20of%20prior%20learning%20and%20professional%20experience.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RPL procedures<\/a> of the University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about RPL, you can always contact the study specialist for your curriculum. They will explain the application process and advise you on how your previous learning and experience may fit within your curriculum.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documents to be attached to the application:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In case of previous studies \u2013 academic transcript, diploma supplement, diploma, description of subjects, learning outcomes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the case of continuing education \u2013 course diplomas and certificates, agendas, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the case of work experience \u2013 a copy of the employment contract, job description, certificate from the employer, analysis of work experience, portfolio, professional certificate, CV, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other materials considered relevant by the applicant.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications must be submitted electronically through the Tahvel Study Information System. The application for compulsory subjects, together with supporting documents, must be submitted by the beginning of the semester, but no later than two months before the start of the subject applied for. Applications for subjects starting in the first month of the first academic year are submitted during the first week of studies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application is reviewed by the RPL Assessment Committee for the relevant curriculum, usually within 30 calendar days. The committee assesses whether the applicant&#8217;s previous studies, continuing education, independent learning, and work experience meet the learning outcomes of the relevant subject(s). During the assessment process, applicants may be asked to submit additional documents, attend an interview, complete an assignment, or take a test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the application is approved, the decision will be recorded in the student&#8217;s academic record in the Tahvel Study Information System. For subjects taken at an earlier level of formal education, the original grade (including an indication of the relevant institution) will be recorded and will also appear on the academic transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of continuing education, work experience and combined applications, the results will be based on the curriculum subject for which the result is marked with a non-differentiating grade of &#8216;pass&#8217;.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RPL applications for optional and elective subjects can be submitted throughout the year. 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