
Graduate early
with
APEL.C
by earning course credits
What is APEL.C?
APEL.C is the award of credits granted to a student for a course in an accredited programme offered at UNITAR with a systematic process that involves the identification, documentation, and assessment of prior experiential learning.
The award of credits is granted for informal and non-formal learning, with a primary emphasis on assessing an individual’s ability to apply experiential learning to attain the specified learning outcomes of a course.

Why consider APEL.C?
- Facilitates a shorter study period.
- Acknowledges and values informally obtained experiential learning.
- Avoid repetitive learning.
- May contribute to reducing study costs.
- Enables a more flexible approach to higher education, accommodating diverse learning paths.
- Encourages individuals to embrace lifelong learning by recognizing and valuing ongoing educational experiences.
Who is APEL.C for?
- Malaysians & Non-Malaysians citizen.
- Applicants who are registered students of UNITAR in the applicable programme.
- Applicants with relevant informal and/or non-formal learning experience in the course(s) applied.
1: Preliminary Readiness
- Identify the course(s) that you would like to use APEL.C.
- Submit details of your relevant prior learning and working experiences for each course for review.


1: Preliminary Readiness
Identify the course(s) that you would like to use APEL.C.
Submit details of your relevant prior learning and working experiences for each course for review.

2: Application & Assessment
- The advisor will review your submission and advise you accordingly. Be on alert for important deadlines for application, test or portfolio submission.
- Upon successful application, you can attempt the APEL.C assessment.
3: Credit Award
- If you pass the APEL.C assessment, you will be awarded credits for the course(s).
- Courses that have been awarded credits will not be included in the calculation of your CGPA.
- If you fail the assessment, for any particular course, you need to register to undertake that course.


3: Credit Award
- If you pass the APEL.C assessment, you will be awarded credits for the course(s).
- Courses that have been awarded credits will not be included in the calculation of your CGPA.
- If you fail the assessment, for any particular course, you need to register to undertake that course.
Applicable Programmes for APEL.C @ UNITAR
All programmes at UNITAR that are are eligible for APEL.C are the following levels of study, and areas of study:
- Master’s (T-7)
- Bachelor’s (T-6)
- Diploma (T-4)

Accounting & Finance

Art & Design

Business & Entrepreneurship

Education

Information Technology

Psychology

What are you waiting for?
Follow along the APEL journey with us, and you’ll get your desired education in no time!