Apply for exemption

If you are in conflict with the study regulations at DTU, you can only continue your studies if you are granted an exemption from the regulations. You must apply for an exemption and DTU's exemption committee will decide whether you can be granted an exemption.

If you are a student at DTU, you must follow the DTU study rules. The study rules are the rules that apply to your studies at DTU. It is important that you familiarise yourself with the study rules.

You can find the general rules and regulations under 'Study rules'. The study rules that apply to your specific programme can be found in your programme specification.

In exceptional cases, DTU can grant you an exemption that allows you to continue your studies despite the fact that you are in conflict with the study rules.

In order to be granted an exemption, you must submit an application in which you describe and document the circumstances that caused you to be in conflict with DTU's study rules.

How to apply for an exemption

General requirements for exemption applications

  • Your application for exemption may not take up more than one A4 page with font size 12, normal margins and 1.5 line spacing.
  • All documents, including your application and relevant attachments, must be uploaded in PDF format; otherwise, the exemption committee cannot view them.

Specific requirements depending on type of exemption

There are different types of exemptions you can apply for at DTU, and the requirements for your exemption application and the documentation you need to attach depend on what you are applying for.

Find the procedures and study rules that apply if you request an exemption for:

Apply for exemption and follow your application

If you have been asked to apply for an exemption because you are in conflict with one or more study regulations at DTU, you must submit your application by the deadline specified in the letter you received from DTU in your e-Boks.

If you have not been asked to apply for an exemption, but you know that you are or will be in conflict with a study regulation at DTU, or you wish to apply for permission to deviate from a study regulation at DTU, it is generally recommended that you apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the Exemptions Committees meet once a month. This is where applications for exemptions submitted by the deadline are processed.

Exemption Committee meeting dates and application deadlines

You can expect a decision 8-10 weeks after the Exemption Committee has considered your application. The Exemption Committees meet once a month and consider applications submitted by the deadline for that meeting.

Check the application deadline for each committee meeting

The processing time may be extended if your application is missing documentation or if the Exemption Committee requests additional information.

 

You can continue with your studies while your application is being processed.

Keep an eye on your DTU student email. That's where you'll receive the answer to your application.

Find more information about the appeal process for exemption decisions

If you have questions about a specific application for an exemption:

Study rules for exemption

Rules in my study programme

Go to 'My Programme Specification' to see which study rules apply to your study programme.

If you have any questions or need advice

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