As a student at Diak, you can apply for the recognition of prior learning and credit transfer regardless of where, how and when your prior learning took place.
In the RPL process, the student’s existing competences are compared with the intended learning outcomes of Diak’s curriculum.
The process is only available to degree students who are registered as attending students.
Students usually apply for a credit transfer towards a whole module or course.
The RPL process generally takes place at the start of the degree programme in conjunction with the approval of the personal study plan, but the application can also be submitted at a later stage.
How to apply for RPL
The guidelines for RPL application are available at Screensteps.
Application schedule
In the autumn 2026 the RPL application period will be 17 August – 13 September 2026. Applications are submitted via MyDiak. In this application you have the last chance to get accreditation for study modules that are scheduled for your group in the spring 2027.
In the spring semesters the RPL application period is in late January– mid February. Applications are submitted via MyDiak. In this application you have the last chance to get accreditation for study modules that are scheduled for your group in the following autumn.
Application info sessions:
- 25 August 2026 at 8-9 Basic RPL info session in Zoom
- 8 September 2026 at 15-16 RPL Q&A session in which you can ask, if you need help in filling in the RPL application in Zoom
- The Zoom link for both sessions is https://diak-fi.zoom.us/j/64177500582?pwd=ZGYrK1pKOE9ZNVNlcHFpVmppUnVwQT09 Meeting ID: 641 7750 0582, Passcode: 901092.
- 10 September 2026 at 13:45-15 in room 427, RPL application support on campus
Lecturers in charge of RPL (2026)
Before submitting an RPL application please check which Diak teacher will process your application. You can find the names by following the links:
RPL applications for elective studies are addressed to Study Guidance Counsellor Sonja Hyrkkö.