Study activity refers to how many ECTS points you must have passed in order to stay enrolled. Maximum period of study (deadlines/time frames) refers to how much time you have to complete your degree programme
Study Activity: At least one exam a year
You must be an active student in order to be enrolled at SDU.
Your programme require of you to pass at least one exam a year in order to fulfill the Study Activity requirement.
Read more about how to understand the new rules.
Maximum Period of Study
There is a limit to how long you may take to complete your studies. This means that if you were enrolled on September 1st 2015 or later the following applies to you:
• On the Bachelor’s programme you may spend an additional one year after the maximum period of study (stipulated time) to complete your programme.
• On the Master’s programme you may spend an additional 6 months after the maximum period of study, to complete your programme.
If you were admitted before September 1st 2015, special deadlines apply.
If things do not go according to plan
If exceptional circumstances have been the reason for your not having been able to meet the demands of the Active Enrollment Requirements or the maximum period of study, you may apply for dispensation (exemption) from the rule/rules.
Read more about exceptional circumstances
Read about how to apply to your Study Board for exemption
Who may help?
If you have been delayed during your course of study, and therefore cannot comply with the rules of the Active Enrollment Requirements or the Maximum period of study, you are welcome to contact the Student Guidance Service.