Deadlines

In order to guarantee that the propaedeutic (introductory courses) can be completed on time, the following deadlines must be observed for the submission of propaedeutic seminar paper(s):

HS 2026
First registration phase: 29  May 2026
Second registration phase: 16 July 2026

FS 2027
First registration phase: 26 November 2026
Second registration phase: 16 December 2026

HS 2027
First registration phase: 4 June 2027
Second registration phase: 23 July 2027

FS 2028
First registration phase: 2 December 2027
Second registration phase: 22 December 2027

Dates which deviate from the above can be arranged with lecturers and assistants. However, they are not obliged to grant such appointments and are themselves responsible for ensuring that the grade(s) are entered on time.

The following deadlines apply for the submission of the last written thesis (Bachelor thesis for major and mono students; seminar paper for Bachelor 60 ECTS and Master 30 ECTS; proseminar paper for Bachelor 30 ECTS) in respect of the awarding of degrees:

• Degree awarded at the end FS 2026
  12 June 2026
   
• Degree awarded at the end  HS 2026
  10 December 2026
   
• Degree awarded at the end  FS 2027
  8 June 2027
   
• Degree awarded at the end  HS 2027
  16 December 2027
   

• Degree awarded at the end  FS 2028
  17 June 2028

Alternative dates only apply with regard to early Master's credits and when students exmatriculate after the Bachelor's degree at the end of the semester, without the intention of continuing their studies in the same or another subject in the immediately following semester. In the latter scenario, the same dates apply as in the case of early Master's achievements.

• PhD Autumn 2026
  Submission of Master’s thesis: 8 June 2026
  Application for Master’s degree: 18 September 2026
       
• PhD Spring 2027
  Submission of Master’s thesis: 30 November 2026
  Application for Master’s degree: 25 February 2027
     
• PhD Autumn 2027
  Submission of Master’s thesis: 7 June 2027
• Application for Master’s degree: 17 September 2027

Further information and deadlines regarding Master’s theses can be found on the Faculty’s website.