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Here you will find study-related information on deadlines, forms, and functions at the institute. We keep this page up to date so that you are always well informed.
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The current lecture period began on October 13 and runs until February 7. You can find the latest deadlines and documents here. The news overview will be divided into degree programs in the long term. Service links for all students (IT help, contact persons, etc.) can be found here.
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Examination deadlines and term papers
Please note: Participation in the exam is only possible after prior
Registration is now open! Registration always takes place at the beginning of the semester. Deadlines are listed below.
- Examination dates for bachelor's students can be found here.
- You will find the exam dates for Master's students in your course schedule.
- You can find topics for term papers and theses here.
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The following resources are relevant for each and every one of you. Specific information for your studies is usually sent to you by email and/or can be found in the information section below. If you are missing something, please feel free to contact us.
Examination dates for the current semester
Examination dates for joint events for Bachelor's students are published here and on the News page shortly after the start of each semester. Your lecturers will inform you of the examination dates for your seminars.
Important: Don't forget to register for the module examinations for your seminars
(research and professional practice seminars). Please note: You can only take an examination if you have registered in advance!
First Exam Date
From November 11 to December 5, 2025, registration for the first exam dates for the BA HF Communication Studies (PO 2015 and PO 2025) and BA NF Communication Studies (PO 2015 and PO 2025) programs is possible via LSF.
PO 2015
For all those who started before this semester:
- Introduction to KW 1: Thu, February 5, 2026, 12-2 p.m., examiner: Haim
- Introduction to KW 2: Mon, February 9, 2026, 12-2 p.m., examiner: Rieger
- Methodology 1: Tue, February 3, 2026, 12-2 p.m., examiner: Riesmeyer
- Political Communication: Tue, February 3, 2026, 2-4 p.m., Examiner: Haßler
- Journalism Research: Tue, February 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Examiner: Lauerer
- Media Change: Wed, February 4, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Examiner: Thurman
- Current Topics in Communication Studies: Thu, February 5, 2026, 2:00–4:00 p.m., Examiner: Reinemann
PO 2025
For all students who began their studies in the winter semester 2025/26
- Fundamentals of Communication Studies: Thu, February 5, 2026, 12:00–2:00 p.m., Examiner: Rieger
- Methodology 1: Tue, Feb. 3, 2026, 12-2 p.m., Examiner: Riesmeyer
- Political Communication: Tue, Feb. 3, 2026, 2-4 p.m., Examiner: Haßler
- Journalism Research: Tue, Feb. 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Examiner: Lauerer
- Media History and Change: Wed, February 4, 2026, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Examiner: Thurman
- Current Aspects in the Field of Media 1: Thu, February 5, 2026, 2–4 p.m., Examiner: Reinemann
Topics for final theses
The examiner's suggested topics are published in July (for papers in the winter semester) and in January (for papers in the summer semester).
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