Credit System

The Master program uses a credit system which is based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Credits are a measure for the total labour required from the students to reach the educational goal. Calculations are based on a total of 1500 to 1800 working hours per year, equivalent to 60 credits. Therefore, 1 credit corresponds to 25 to 30 hours of total work.

Credits are allocated after the performance assessment intended for the course has been passed. Upon application by the student the master title is awarded when a total of 90 credits is reached.

Performance Assessments

Credits are allocated after the performance assessment has been passed. A performance assessment not passed can be repeated once. Exams and the master thesis are rated with a grade between one (lowest) and six (highest). In order to pass, a grad of four must be achieved. Other performance assessments may also be rated with passed / not passed.

Forms of performance assessments

Performance assessments are in the form of exams, or of a semester performance. The course catalogue lists for each course the form and mode of the performance assessment. Exams are held in examination sessions during the last weeks of the semester breaks.

Admission to performance assessments

Admission to the performance assessments normally requires that the bachelor studies are completed. Exceptions are specified individually for the various categories below.