FAQ (passerelles higher education diplomas)

• Where can I find the list of transitions that applies to me?
• What can I do if the transition I'm interested in is not specified in the transition regulations?
• Can I get credit for my previous professional experience, and be exempted from having to take a preparatory year of coursework in order to begin the Master's programme that I want?
• I don't have a diploma, but I have years of life experience and work experience. Can I get credit for that?
• Where do I get the form to fill out to apply for a transition from my non-University higher education diploma to a University Master's programme?
• I have a continuing adult education diploma. Are there any automatic transitions for me?
• I hold an older form of diploma, a "graduat". Can I take advantage of the transitions specified in the "passerelles" (transtitions) regulations?

Where can I find the list of transitions that are open to me?

The website of the French-speaking Community can tell you about the possibilities for transition to a Master's programme that apply, depending on the diploma you already hold. A list of preparatory years of study that are suggested for holders of diplomas from institutions of higher learning is also available on this website. Certain Master's programmes  are only accessible via transitions, "passerelles," of the automatic kind.   

What can I do if the transition I'm interested in is not specified in the transition regulations?

Even if the Master's programme you want does not show up on the list of "automatic" transitions for people who hold your diploma, it may still be possible to receive an individualised admission to first-cycle studies (to the second or third year of bachelor's level studies) and eventually to enter a Master's programme in that field.

Can I get credit for my previous professional experience, and be exempted from a year of preparatory study prior to entering the Master's programme that I have chosen?

Your professional experience in the field of study for the Master's you have chosen may earn you credit, and exempt you from the preparatory year; you will request an individualised admission on the basis of a personal file you submit.

 I don't have a diploma; but I have years of life experience and work experience in this field. Can I get credit for that?

If you can demonstrate that you have had at least 5 years of professional experience in a field of study, you may submit a file to the jury requesting admission to a particular Master's programme by way of credit for life experience (VAE). 

Where can I find the request form for requesting permission to transition from a particular diploma into a Master's programme ?

If the transition you want is mentioned in the regulations, you may appear in person at the office of the Registration Service.
If it is not mentioned, you can get the request form for individualised admission can be obtained at the Admissions Office.

Does my continuing education diploma make me eligible for any automatic transition to a Master's ("passerelles") ?

Unless your part-time diploma is recognised as equivalent, your request for admission must become part of an application file. Please contact us for more information.

I hold an older diploma called a "graduat". Can I also take advantage of the transition types mentioned in the transition regulations?

In virtue of the law regarding equivalency of July 6, 2007, older academic titles that correspond to new titles are to be recognised in the same way, with respect to the right to take advantage of certain possibilities for transition to University Master's programmes.