Prerequisites

The two-semester deadline for the recognition of achievements completed before admission to the degree programme was abolished on 1 May 2024.
The recognition of examinations, other academic achievements, activities and competences completed before to admission can be applied for at any time during the degree programme.

According to § 78 of the Universities Act 2002, examinations, other academic achievements, activities and competences may be recognised by the Dean of Studies upon application by the student for a degree or a non-degree programme if there are no significant differences with regard to the competences (learning outcomes) acquired.

The following types of achievements can be recognised:

  • achievements from recognised post-secondary educational institutions
  • achievements of higher vocational schools (BHS), in those subjects which are required for a future professional activity
  • scientific activities or science- or education-related internships at business or research establishments outside the university and in jointly offered programmes outside the educational institutions concerned, capable of providing preparatory scientific training
  • professional or non-professional competences after validation of the learning outcomes

The recognition of achievements completed at BHS as well as professional or non-professional competences is limited to a maximum of 60 ECTS each, a maximum of 90 ECTS in total.

Only positive achievements can be recognised.