State Final Exam

In order to take the SFE, you must fulfil all study obligations:

• Submit a bachelor's thesis and receive a course credit for it.
• Complete the study plan and obtain a minimum of 180 credits for the entire bachelor's studies, including 4 credits / 2 credits (SoB) for physical education.
• Apply in SIS for a check of study obligations before the SFE.

Bachelor's exams usually take place in two periods, in June and August (see Studying – Organization of the Academic Year). The exact date is determined by your department or the dean’s office.

You choose the period (June/August) depending on when you meet the prescribed obligations and submit your thesis.

Each department/study programme has different application deadlines and methods. Watch your school e-mail and department announcements carefully.

You will receive an official invitation to the SFE together with the Thesis Report about a week before the exam.

Information by faculties/departments:

• FCHT – Registration in SIS (Examination Dates) during May/June. Managed by the study office. Students who do not meet obligations on time are withdrawn from the first term.
• FTOP – Period choice (June/August) at the end of April via e-mail from the study office. Specific date assigned automatically. Students may move from June to August if obligations are not met.
• FPBT – Registration for June by end of May. Possible to withdraw if obligations are not met, but must be done before the thesis deadline. Contact study office for the date.
• FCHI – Dates announced in the course "Seminar for the Bachelor's Thesis". Students register topics in SIS and select June or August. If obligations are not met, they can register for the second term.
• SoB – Registration via study officer.

Bachelor’s SFE consists of 3 areas, listed on faculty webpages:

• FCHT – SFE topics
• FTOP – SFE topics or here
• FPBT – SFE topics
• FCHI – SFE topics
• SoB – contact the International Programs Assistant

You present your bachelor's thesis in a presentation. After the supervisor’s evaluation, an open discussion follows. Then the examination of topics begins – each committee member examines one topic, others may add questions.

Each part is graded separately. The final grade is the average. Results are announced the same day.

The exam usually lasts one hour.

If you fail any part of the SFE, you must repeat only that part. If you fail the thesis defence, you repeat just the defence. If you fail the SFE overall, your studies may be interrupted (Study and Examination Rules).

The August term is for students who did not fulfil obligations in time, failed parts of the June term, or postponed. Inform your study office/dean’s office in time. After passing in August, you can submit your diploma/proof of completion for admission to a master’s degree.

To take the Master’s SFE you must fulfil all study obligations:

• Submit a diploma thesis and receive credit for it.
• Complete the study plan and obtain a minimum of 120 credits for the entire master’s studies.
• Fulfil the mandatory internship (if your programme requires it).
• Apply in SIS for a check of study obligations before the SFE.

Master’s SFEs usually take place in June (see Organization of the Academic Year). The exact date is set by your department or study office.

If you cannot attend in June, an alternative (usually August) may be arranged, but it is solved individually.

You are automatically registered after submitting your diploma thesis. The date is available in SIS or in the official invitation sent by e-mail. Contact your department if you need changes.

Master’s SFE consists of 4 areas, listed on faculty webpages:

• FCHT – contact study office
• FTOP – SFE topics
• FPBT – SFE topics
• FCHI – SFE topics or here
• SoB – contact the International Programs Assistant

You present your master’s thesis. Supervisor’s and opponent’s evaluations are read, and you receive their questions in advance. You prepare written answers, hand them in before the SFE, and then answer them orally. A discussion follows.

Afterwards, topics are examined by committee members. Each part is graded separately. The final grade is the average. Results are announced the same day.

The Master SFE usually lasts about 1.5 hours.

If you fail any part of the SFE, you repeat only that part. If you fail the thesis defence, you repeat just the defence. If you fail the SFE overall, your studies may be interrupted (Study and Examination Rules).

• Essential Information for Current Students
• FCHT
• FTOP
• FPBT
• FCHI
• SoB