| English proficiency | IELTS | TOEFL IBT | CEFRL | Duolingo English test |
| English lessons optional | 6,5 | 79 or higher | C1 | 109 or higher |
| English lessons recommended | 5,5 | 65 to 78 | B2 | 100 to 108 |
| English lessons mandatory | 5 | 64 or lower | B1 | 95 or lower |
IELTS and TOEFL test scores are obtained by the student typically through a designated test center. CEFRL documentation is obtained by the student typically through a language school or test center. Duolingo English test scores are obtained by completing the online test sent to the student by the Admissions Department.
General policy
Students from other higher education institutions can request the admissions department to evaluate credits earned at their previous schools, colleges, or universities to transfer into one of our programs. In general, it is the institution’s policy to accept credits earned at other higher education institutions at the undergraduate, graduate and in certain cases also postgraduate level, provided that such credits have been earned through courses appropriate to the student’s degree program at our institution. The admissions department reserves the right to accept or reject credits earned at other institutions of higher education.
There is no time limit within which credits need to have been earned or courses need to have been completed in the past. It is the institution’s opinion that qualifications, and credits and courses within those qualifications, hold their value over time.
At United Institute, the Admissions Department confirms the transfer credits. At Metropolitan Business School, the Metropolitan Examination Committee is authorized to confirm the transfer credits as proposed by the Admissions Department.
Transfer limits per level and program
Our limit of possible transfer credits, depending on the level and program of choice is detailed in the tables below.
| Undergraduate programs | Maximum number of transfer credits | Required credits to earn |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies | 40 EC | 20 to 60 EC |
| Higher National Certificate | – | 60 EC |
| Higher National Diploma | – | 120 EC |
| Associate in Business Studies | 60 EC | 30 to 90 EC |
| Undergraduate Diploma in Business Studies | 80 EC | 40 to 120 EC |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 120 EC | 60 to 180 EC |
| Bachelor in Business Studies | 120 EC | 60 to 180 EC |
| Bachelor in International Management | 120 EC | 60 to 120 EC |
* Visa students transferring credits need to be enrolled for courses for a minimum of 3 academic quarters on a full-time basis to be aligned with the visa requirements. This might result in the transfer of less credits, or in the registration for a program that requires more credits to be earned.
| Graduate programs | Maximum number of transfer credits | Required credits to earn |
| Graduate Certificate | – | 12 EC |
| Graduate Diploma | – | 24 EC |
| Master of Business Administration | 20 EC | 40 to 60 EC |
| Master in Business Studies | 20 EC | 40 to 60 EC |
| Master in International Management | 20 EC | 40 to 60 EC |
*Visa students transferring credits at the graduate level need to be enrolled for courses for a minimum of 3 academic quarters on a full-time basis, to be aligned with the visa requirements. This might result in the transfer of less credits or enrollment into a course-based program. Students are recommended to contact the admissions coordinator directly for additional information based on their specific transfer credits.
| Postgraduate programs | Maximum number of transfer credits | Required credits |
| Doctorate | Determined by the academic council based on the courses completed and credits earned during previous studies | 60 EC |
| Postgraduate Certificate | – | 15 EC |
| Postgraduate Diploma | – | 30 EC |
Students interested in transferring credits at the postgraduate level can submit their official transcripts along with their application. The documents will be evaluated by one of the qualified academic council members in order to determine possible transfer credits, based on the courses previously taken. The school can only take into consideration courses with content matching our course and program requirements. Credit transfer at the postgraduate level cannot be guaranteed.
Program transfer
Applicants transferring the maximum number of credits or transferring credits from non-business-related programs are recommended to consider the Business Studies programs, as they are the most flexible programs. The Certificate, Diploma, Associate, Bachelor and Master in Business Studies programs consist of mostly electives and will therefore allow students to transfer the highest number of credits and complete the missing requirements in a shorter time. In case these applicants decide to apply for any of our other programs, they can expect a lower number of credits to be transferred due to specific program requirements.
Non-transferrable credits and other restrictions
We reserve the right to deny credit for courses that are not compatible with the program requirements of our undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. Examples of credits that cannot be transferred are listed below:
- Credits earned for courses that are not at the higher education level (high school courses, foundation courses, etc.)
- Credits earned for repeated courses with the same course content
- Credits earned through internships (*in some cases, these credits may also be transferred into the elective category )
- Credits earned for English language courses
- Credits earned for courses with overlapping content. No partial credits are transferred.
- Credits earned at another institution, during the time of studies at our institution and without prior approval from our institution
Transfer credit evaluation
Students interested in transferring their credits to us can submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcript through the online application system. Screenshots of online transcripts are not accepted.
Once received, the admissions coordinator will provide the applicant with an estimate number of possible transfer credits based on your selected level of program. To confirm the number of transfer credits, applicants need to enclose a copy of their official transcripts when submitting their application. In case the transcript does not include the number of credits per course, applicants are required to submit additional information regarding the workload associated with each course as well as the course content.
The final assignment of transfer credits is completed by the Admissions Coordinator once the student has confirmed his/her acceptance into the program, by completing the payment of the first quarterly fee. The final number of credits might differ from the estimated number, depending on the program selection, specific program requirements and other academic requirements including but not limited to for instance level 3000 courses at Undergraduate level.
The Admissions Department can only take into consideration transcripts submitted before the start of the student’s studies.
Most common transfer credit coefficients
| External credit system | European Credits (EC) |
| 1 US credit | 1.5 EC |
| 1 UK credit | 0.5 EC |
| 1 EC | 1 EC |
| Others | Dependent on the workload (30 learning hours = 1 EC) |
Work experience equivalency
Students without a relevant degree might still be able to apply based on their previous work experience. The conditions are listed below.
Bachelor Program Equivalence
• Minimum 9 years of relevant and documented work experience post-baccalaureate, OR 180 EC transfer credits; calculated pro-rata
• years of relevant work experience at the management level
• Employer confirmation required for each position listed
• Completion of our Outbound Assessment for graduating Bachelor students, possibly resulting in certain levelling courses to be completed prior to starting a Graduate program
Master Program Equivalence
• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience at the management level
• Employer confirmation required for each position listed
• Completion of our Outbound Assessment for graduating Master students, possibly resulting in certain levelling courses to be completed prior to starting a Postgraduate program
The admissions department can only take into consideration applications with the relevant employment certificates for all the positions listed.