Reasons for Leave of Absence and Required Proof

Regular studies (attending courses and taking examinations) are not possible due to the illness.

Required proof:
Medical certificate in which a leave of absence is recommended for the entire semester, as the illness prevents the student from attending courses and delivering the expected study performance.

Caregiving duties for a spouse, registered partner or a direct relative or first-degree relative by marriage.

Required proof:
Written justification and medical certificate, in which the student is designated as the caregiver.

Giving birth during the semester for which the request is made.

Required proof:
Maternity log or medical certificate (with expected date of birth).

Parenting duties for a child living in your household.

Required proof:
Birth certificate and certificate of residency for you and the respective child (available from the local registration office).

Studies at a university abroad during the semester for which the request is made.

Required proof:
Enrolment certificate of the university abroad.

Completing a voluntary internship that is not prescribed in the examination regulations during the ongoing semester.

Required proof:
Certificate from the faculty that the internship serves the study objectives.

Important reasons that make it impossible to study in the semester for which the request is made.

This does not include economic or financial reasons, employment or preparation for the final thesis!

Required proof:
We will tell you which proof you must provide during an individual consultation.