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What is the maximum number of semesters I can study in the master’s program?

All master’s students are granted 6 semesters (if you re-register in time by transferring the semester fee). After that, you can get a 7th or 8th master’s semester (and beyond) by applying for it at our Examinations Office (please find the respective form here and submit it before your 7th, 8th etc. semester starts). In order to get the extension, you have to give justified reasons for it (e.g. master’s thesis not finished yet, severe illness etc.).

Please note that the extension will only be given if you can prove a regular study progress (i.e. you took and passed a reasonable amount of exams and were not close to or completely inactive) and there is a realistic chance that you will be able to finish your studies soon if given the extension.

Please note that SS 20, WS 20/21, SS 21 and WS 21/22 were so-called “covid semesters” and count as zero with regard to your official duration of studies.