External examinations

Individuals who, through their professional experience, continuing education, or self-directed study, have acquired the knowledge and skills required by the Study and Examination Regulations may earn a professional degree through an external examination process. Exception: This does not currently apply to the Special Needs Education/Inclusion Studies degree programme.

External candidates are not enrolled (are not students) and are not members of the university.

  • Prerequisite

    Abitur, university of applied sciences entrance qualification, or other qualification for university admission in accordance with the regulations for admission; in an application for a master’s degree, an additional first professionally qualifying higher education degree in accordance with the Study and Examination Regulations

  • Application

    Formal application with the required attachments by 01.03. (if starting in the summer semester) or 01.09. (if starting in the winter semester)

  • Duration of the external audit procedure

    For module examinations, including any retakes: 15 months; in justified cases, a one-time extension of the deadline by 3 months may be granted upon request.

    The time frame for the final dissertation is one year.

  • Costs

    The fees depend on the number and type of examinations to be taken (€ 200.00 to € 1,000.00).

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Lucie Koutková
Student Services & International Affairs
02763 Zittau
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