The most important thing to know about exams is that there are two exam periods: the first and secons exam periods. The second exam period is ONLY for exams in the assessment semester in bachelor’s-degree programs.
Information about the second exam period for assessment semester exams (in German)
Please note: the exam dates for the respective courses in your degree program will be announced and may change up to three days before the exam.
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The Study and Exam Regulations (SPO) is a legal document that contains all the rules and guidelines for all degree programs and exams at the HTWG Konstanz.
In the general part of the SPO, you can find the basic provisions for your program, such as deadlines, time limits, withdrawing from or repeating exams, and more.
Study and Exam Regulations – General Part (in German)
In the special section of the SPO, you can find provisions for your specific degree program (assessment semester, starting your main studies). You can also find your studies and exam plan or the requirements for taking part in the specialization areas. Please make sure you are using the currently valid version of the Study and Exam Regulations.
Each degree program at the HTWG Konstanz has a module handbook. In the module handbook, you will find information about the course content, faculty, and qualification goals for your major.
In order to avoid that nothing influences the assessment of your exams, we recommend that you only use your matriculation number when taking exams.
Information about the Senate’s Resolution on Anonymity in Exams (in German)
Overview of scientific findings on unintentional influences on evaluation (in German)
The following offer detailed descriptions about the issue of submitting your own work on exams, papers, and theses. They are currently all in German. If you have any questions, please contact the advisors in your degree program.
A scheduled (“terminierte”) exam is a fixed exam; you cannot withdraw from these exams. You must appear at the first exam date (cf. § 18 par. 2 SPOBa). It is only possible to withdraw from these exams under very specific conditions (cf. § 22 SPOBa).
The following are scheduled exams in bachelor’s degree programs:
PLEASE NOTE: Some programs have additional scheduled exams. Please check with your department.
There are no scheduled exams in HTWG master’s programs.
You are basically allowed to take each graded exam twice at the HTWG Konstanz. If you fail a graded exam requirements twice, you need to file a request for a second repeat exam.
Remember: there is a deadline for completing your foundational studies (Grundstudium) and main studies (Hauptstudium) in mind. Here you have the option to request an extension of your foundational or main studies. Otherwise, you may be deregistered from your studies.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 13:15 – 14:00
Options, forms, deadlines, perspectives (in German)
If you do not pass your first repeat exam (= 2nd attempt), you need to submit a request for a second repeat exam (= 3rd attempt). Otherwise, you will unfortunately forfeit your rights to take the exam and will be deregistered / exmatriculated.
Do not take a second repeat exam before receiving permission!
You need to pass the intermediate exam (= passing all exams in the foundational studies) after four semesters (five semesters in Communication Design) to be able to continue your studies (cf. § 3 par. 7 SPOBa).
However, you have the option of requesting an extension of the foundational studies if there are suitable reasons (e.g., a documented illness).
If you haven’t passed the intermediate exam and have more than two open (graded or ungraded) exams in the foundational studies, you will be officially officially downgraded. There may be exceptions. See the special section of your Study and Exam Regulations. If so, you can seek admission to the main studies (cf. § 14 par. 2 SPOBa) by sending a written request to the Central Examination Office at the latest 2 weeks after receiving your grades.
This decision is made approximately four weeks after the start of classes.
The following is valid for bachelor’s-degree programs:
You need to pass the bachelor’s exam at the latest three semesters later than the typical period for completing one’s studies or you will be exmatriculated (cf. § 3 par. 7 SPOBa). This is unfortunately also true if you exceed the deadline for passing the intermediate exam and the bachelor’s exam by more than three semesters combined.
The following is valid for master’s degree programs:
The exam requirements for specific semesters are presented in your exam plan (see the special part in your Study and Exam Regulations). You must complete all exam requirements by three semesters after the listed deadline (cf. § 3 par. 6 SPOMa).
However, you have the option of requesting an extension of the foundational studies with the Central Examination Office if there are suitable reasons (e.g., documented illness). To do so:
If you exceed the number of possible exam retakes or the time limit for completing the foundation or main studies, you lose the right to take exams for degree programs at the HTWG Konstanz. This leads to being exmatriculated at the end of the current semester. You also do not receive a document of compliance.
It is however possible to transfer to another degree program at the HTWG Konstanz (exception: foundational studies IWI-EIW). It is also normally possible to transfer to another university with a similar degree program (different type of university / college or a different degree program name). Contact the Student Advising Center about the university you wish to transfer to.
The bachelor’s thesis needs to be completed within three months. However, you have the option of requesting an extension if there are valid reasons (e.g., documented illness).
The writing period can only be extended by one month. This decision is made by the head of the examination committee based on a statement from the advisor (cf. § 30 par. 5 SPOBa). If the illness makes it impossible to complete the thesis (based on a doctor’s note), the head of the examination committee can decide to interrupt the process. The bachelor’s thesis is then considered not attempted (cf. § 30 par. 5a SPOBa). You can find additional regulations about the bachelor’s thesis in the special section of the Study and Exam Regulations for your degree program.
Master’s theses are to be completed in 4-6 months, see the special section of the Study and Exam Regulations for your degree program. However, you have the option of requesting an extension if there are valid reasons (e.g., documented illness).
The writing period can be extended up to three months. This decision is made by the head of the examination committee based on a statement from your advisor (cf. § 23 par. 4 SPOBa). If the illness makes it impossible to complete the thesis (based on a doctor’s note), the head of the examination committee can decide to interrupt the process. The master’s thesis is then considered not attempted (see § 23 Abs. 4a SPOMa).
If you have any special exam needs, please contact the Head of the Examination Board early in order to clarify how these requirements can be met!
If you receive BAföG student aid, you will receive a benefit certificate form from the BAföG office in your 4th semester. Please fill out the form and wait until all exams have been processed. Then get the form signed by the head of the examination committee.
The HTWG Konstanz and the University of Konstanz allow their students to take classes and earn credits at the other university.
1. Contact the professor or instructor of the course at the University of Konstanz to clarify your interest in the course and to register for the exam.
2. Contact the responsible Head of the Examination Board (PAV) at the HTWG Konstanz regarding having the credits recognized. They should provide you with a signature.
3. Notify the Central Examination Office at the HTWG Konstanz during the exam registration period, including the signature from the PAV.
4. If you pass the class, contact the course instructor to pick up your course certificate.
5. Submit the certificate to the Central Examination Office at the HTWG Konstanz.
6. Check to see if the credit is on the Examination Portal.
1. Contact the HTWG Konstanz instructor to clarify your interest in the course and registering for the exam.
2. Contact the advisor in your degree program at the University of Konstanz and clarify the recognition of the course and receiving credits for your studies.
3. Use your university student ID to register for Moodle and email access.
4. If you pass the class, contact the course instructor to pick up your course certificate.
5. Submit your certificate to the advisor in your program.
The Central Examination Office can answer any additional questions you may have about exams:
