Duration of Studies – Conditions of Enrolment

The duration of studies for the award of the Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) is characterised as an intensive one-year programme (two semesters and a summer term).

Course attendance on the MSc programme takes place via synchronous online sessions and asynchronous organised activities on the learning platform.

Student participation is documented via electronic attendance registers, recording of participation in synchronous sessions and active engagement in asynchronous activities.

Each academic year may include the commencement of two (2) teaching periods, one during the winter semester and one during the spring semester, following a relevant decision by the Coordinating Committee.

The maximum permitted duration of studies is set at four (4) academic semesters.

An exception to this standard maximum time limit may be granted by the Assembly only for serious reasons. Upon expiry of the extension generally provided for in the Study Regulations, the student is removed from the programme.

In exceptional cases, a leave of absence may be granted, upon the student’s request, for up to two (2) academic semesters by decision of the Departmental Assembly. In this case, the period of study is extended by the number of academic semesters for which the suspension lasted. The continuation of studies is based on the curriculum as it stands at the time of resumption of studies and not at the time of initial enrolment. The Departmental Assembly may, by means of a specially reasoned decision, resolve any issue arising from the suspension of studies.