Exemptions
If you think you have already obtained a course or other part of your degree programme on a comparative level, you can request the Examination Board for an exemption from this course or part of your degree programme. Common requests are exemptions from one or more courses or from the elective space.
In some cases, a standard exemption applies. Read more about standard exemptions on this page.
It is not possible to obtain an exemption for the following courses or part of the programme:
- Bachelor-1 courses (for more information you can contact the study adviser)
- Bachelor seminar
- Bachelor thesis
- Master seminar
- Master thesis
Writing a request
Use the form 'Request to the Examination Board' (to be opened with version 9 of Acrobat Reader) to hand in your request. Fill in this form on your computer, print it out and send it after signing it. Pay special attention to the following aspects:
- You should fill in this form completely and truthfully.
- Explain the reason of your request clearly and indicate for which courses (name and course code) you request an exemption.
- Attach the following documents to your requests:
- copy of your grade list or diploma;
- description of the course and course literature;
- In case of a foreign course, a calculation and proof of the student work load into ECTS-credits.
Do you want to request exemptions from several courses? Fill in a form for each exemption you want to request!
Handing in your request
The Department of Examination Administration deals with requests for exemptions and interim last examinations on behalf of the Examination Board. You must therefore submit your form ‘Request to the Examination Board’ to the Department of Examination Administration and not to the Examination Board, when you are requesting an exemption.
The Department of Examination Administration will process complete and clear requests only. Incomplete and unclear request will not be processed and will be returned to the student. Also requests handed in via e-mail will not be taken into consideration. If your request is taken into consideration you will not receive a written receipt. You will receive the decision of the Department of Examination Administration, on behalf of the Examination Board, by regular mail within six weeks.
