When and how do I apply for an extension of my study period?

Six semesters are granted for the master’s program, provided that you haven’t finished your studies yet and that you haven’t failed any exam in your last (= 4th) attempt. If you cannot finish your studies in 6 semesters max., you have to apply for an extension of studies.

You can only apply for an extension for the next upcoming semester (extensions beyond the susequent semester are not possible). In order to apply for an extension for the following semester, you must submit the application form for an extension of studies to Mrs. Helga Jahreis of our Examinations Office (helga.jahreis[at]fau.de), ideally mid-semester of the current semester (at the end of December for an extension for the summer semester or mid-June for an extension for the winter semester). The decision is made by the examinations commission of the Faculty of Engineering and will be communicated to you as soon as possible. While you don’t have a negative response regarding your extension of studies yet, you must re-register fo the upcoming semester during re-registration period (first weeek of February for the SS or first week of July for the WS, respectively). In case the study extension is denied, you can request a refund of your semester fee until the end of the current semester (i.e. until March 31 for the current WS or until September 30 for the current SS) by sending the form for reimbursement of the semester contribution to our Student Records Office.