Application Deadlines for New Students

Autumn Semester: March 15

Spring Semester (if start of studies possible): September 15

Application Deadlines for External Students

For external students who remain enrolled at their own university (e.g. in the framework of cooperative study programmes, exchange students):

Autumn Semester: June 15

Spring Semester: December 15

Registration and Deregistration for Regular Students (Leave of Absence/Termination of the Studies)

Autumn Semester: June 15

Spring Semester: December 15

Academic Year

The academic year is divided into two semesters of 16 weeks each. The Autumn Semester starts in mid September (calendar week 38), the Spring Semester in mid February (calendar week 8). A week before and after the official start of each semester exams and presentations take place. The interim times between semesters are used for project work, preparation for exams and internships.

Academic Year 2011/2012:

Autumn Semester 2011/2012: 19.09.2011 – 21.01.2012

Spring Semester 2012: 20.02.2012 – 09.06.2012

Structure of the Academic Year 2011/2012 (in German)

Academic Year 2012/2013:

Autumn Semester 2012/2013: 17.09.2012 – 19.01.2013

Spring Semester 2013: 18.02.2013 – 08.06.2013

Structure of the Academic Year 2012/2013 (in German)

Leave of Absence/Termination of the Studies

Information Sheet on Leave of Absence/Termination of the Studies

Form for Requesting a Leave of Absence (in German)

Notification of Termination of the Studies (in German)