TRANSFER YOUR CREDITS

Save Time and Money by Transferring Credits

* Credit transfer is subject to review

Are Your Credits Transferrable?

At EC-Council University (ECCU), you can transfer credits from college-level programs or relevant certifications that align with the curriculum of an ECCU degree. This will quicken your learning journey and lower program fees!

ECCU accepts most college credits from accredited U.S. or foreign institutions on a case-by-case basis. To start transferring credit, submit your official transcripts for an evaluation to determine your eligibility.

Certifications Fast-Tracked My Degree

“With EC-Council University’s recognition of my existing certifications, I could fast-track my educational journey and obtain my master’s degree as a C|CISO much faster.”

Kristen Sanders

USA

Master of Science in Cyber Security Graduate

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Got Questions About Transferring Credits?

How Many Credits Can You Transfer?

Online Bachelor’s Degree Program

Up to 90 Transferable College Credits

Online Master’s Degree Programs

Up to 18 Transferable College Credits

Online Graduate Certificate Programs

Up to 03 Transferable College Credits

How You Can Transfer Your Credits

Transferring College-Level Credits

ECCU will consider credit transfers based on your academic progress from accredited U.S. colleges or equivalent foreign institutions. 

Transferring Credits from Certifications

ECCU will consider credit transfers if you hold relevant certifications that align with the curriculum of your selected program.

Our Credit Transfer Process is Simple:

01

Application

Apply for admission to the ECCU program of your choice.

02

Submission

Send transcripts of your prior academic achievements for review by emailing them to [email protected].  

03

Evaluation

Your transcripts will be evaluated to determine how many credits you can transfer.

04

Confirmation

Get notified of the total number of college credits accepted for transfer.  

Reducing Costs, Increasing Opportunities

“Another master’s program I considered was too expensive, and I had to pay for it myself because my employer wouldn’t cover the cost. Fortunately, when I found EC-Council University, they made things easy. They accepted academic credits for my prior education and certifications I earned.”

Linton Harris

 Master of Science in Cyber Security Graduate

How Linton Transferred Credits
to Save on Tuition Fees

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Important Information About Transferring Credit

  • Computer technology courses (including academic cyber security credits) must have been earned within the last ten (10) years for consideration.
  • College credits must be from institutions accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or an accepted foreign equivalent.
  • Official transcripts are mandatory for a credit transfer to be applied. If you’re experiencing any special circumstances regarding your official transcripts, contact ECCU’s Registrar directly at [email protected]
  • Any college credit transfer conditionally awarded in fulfillment of a prerequisite or co-requisite using an unofficial transcript will be rescinded if an official transcript is not provided within 90 days of acceptance.
  • Transfer credits are not considered in the calculation of your ECCU cumulative GPA.
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Discover how ECCU Students Transferred credits to earn their degrees faster

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a transfer credit evaluation?

A transfer credit evaluation is the process in which a college/university reviews your previous transcripts and determines which (and how many) credits are eligible for transfer. An expert evaluator will go through each of your previous courses and make the decision.

Yes, you can transfer credits from a host of EC-Council cybersecurity certifications towards a bachelor’s or master’s program from ECCU. Here’s a list of accepted certifications that can be considered for transferring credit:

  • Certified Network Defender (CND)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
  • Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT)
  • EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP)
  • Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE)
  • EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)
  • EC-Council Information Security Manager (EISM)
  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
  • And more

Prospective EC-Council University students are allowed course waivers if they hold relevant cybersecurity certifications. Here’s what you need to know:

    • Students must provide documentation of the certificates for the course(s) for which they seek a course waiver.
    • Course waivers for cybersecurity certifications are awarded based on an assessment by the ECCU Administrative Team.
    • Certifications must not be older than one year past the expiration date.
    • Certifications will not be considered for course waivers once students have begun their program.
    • Course waivers from certifications can only be used one time at ECCU, for a single program.
    • Course waivers will not appear as course credits on official transcripts.


    Please refer to the ECCU Catalog for more information.

For students seeking a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree from ECCU, the maximum number of transferable credits is 90. For a master’s degree from ECCU, the maximum number of transferable credits is 18. Of these 18 transferable credits, only 9 can be allocated from industry certifications.

Not necessarily. Only certifications that align directly with specific courses in your selected program are eligible for credit transfer. Each certification is reviewed individually for its course equivalency. If a certification does not map to an existing course, it cannot be transferred, even if it is in a related field. Please contact your Enrollment Advisor for clarification on your specific certifications.
No, not all four certifications can be transferred. For example, the Master of Science in Cyber Security program with the Security Analyst specialization has course equivalencies for CEH and CND, so those two certifications can be eligible for credit transfer. However, CHFI and CISSP do not currently align with any courses in this program, so these certifications cannot be transferred. Please contact your Enrollment Advisor for clarification on your specific certifications.
EC-Council University may consider credits derived from relevant work experience, military, and other non-traditional sources, based on recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE), National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS), and other appropriate governing bodies. All non-traditional credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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