Transfer Credits

Transfer applicants can be placed in later semesters based on their musical abilities as determined by the Examination Committee. This means previously completed studies are officially awarded as a flat credit transfer.

The crediting process will take place during enrolment. Don’t forget to bring an academic transcript from your previous studies. Being placed in a lower semester than determined by the Examination Committee is not possible.

1. During enrolment, Student Services will check your academic records. If there are modules or subjects that you have not yet completed during your studies, your study plan will be adjusted so that you can complete these modules.
2. You will receive a study plan with all the subjects and modules that you must complete.
3. With your study plan, you can register for your courses and contact your lecturers.
4. If you are assigned to a course for which you have already received credit, please contact the respective module convener and the lecturer.

Credit points awarded by another university may be approved if they:

• were completed at a state-recognized institution of higher education and
• have no significant difference in quality, level, learning outcomes, scope, etc.

To apply for transfer credit approval, you will need an academic transcript from your previous studies.

1. Send this document with a list from the courses/ modules you would like to recognised to studium3(at)adm.hfm-berlin.de.
2. The student office will prepare the request for credit transfer approval and submit the request to the module coodinators. 
3. The module concordinators  will review your request and forward it to the exam board, who will process your request and return it to the student office.
4. The Student office will let you know if your request has been granted.

Please note: if your request is approved and you are already enrolled in the course, please contact the respective module coordinator and teachter directly.