APEL — Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
APEL assessment helps experienced professionals document and present prior learning in a form that universities can evaluate as part of an admission decision.
Reviewed by Prof. David Marrani · Last reviewed July 2026
What APEL covers
APEL examines learning gained through work, training, and professional projects. It is structured against academic level descriptors used by universities.
The MYUNI assessment
We review your CV, role descriptions, projects and outputs, and produce an indicative assessment that may be submitted with your application.
Important limits
APEL outputs are advisory. Final recognition is determined by the receiving institution, which may award credit, partial credit or none.
Not sure where you stand?
Answer a few questions about your qualifications and experience and see a free preliminary view of the study level and pathway types normally examined for a background like yours. It takes about a minute, costs nothing, and is indicative only — every admission and credit decision rests with the institution.
Check your eligibility freeFrequently asked questions
- Will APEL guarantee credit?
- No. The receiving institution decides whether to award credit and at what level.