You may be granted extra time, special aids or other special conditions for your exams at DTU. This is relevant if you, for example, have a physical disability, a mental diagnosis, or dyslexia. Read here about the possibility of special conditions for exams and how to apply.
In the case of acute circumstances (e.g., a broken arm), students can apply after the deadline by writing to the Study Administration at studadm@adm.dtu.dk.
The application must include documentation such as a medical certificate, a psychologist’s statement, or a dyslexia assessment. It is your responsibility to obtain the medical documentation - DTU does not cover any related costs. However, if you suspect dyslexia, the SPS unit can apply for a free assessment on your behalf.
You may be granted special examination conditions if DTU (AUS) assesses that it is necessary to provide you with the same opportunities as other students during the exam. It is also a requirement that the special conditions do not lower the academic standard of the exam.
Special examination conditions may be granted if the following circumstances can be documented:
Special examination conditions can be granted for one semester, several semesters, or for the remainder of your studies at DTU - depending on your situation and the documentation provided. The granted period will be stated in the decision letter.
Read more about the study rules about special examination arrangements
For written exams, you may be granted the following special exam conditions:
If the written exam is organized by the Study Administration, your special examination conditions will be applied automatically. If the exam/test is organized by the course manager, you must inform them of your special conditions and present your decision letter as documentation.
Read more in the study rules about special conditions for written exams
Students who have been allowed to use their own computers can for non-digital exams request the exam assignment to be handed out on a USB drive.
If the Study Administration is responsible for arranging the exam (typically all ordinary written exams), you must complete and send the form USB stick for written exam from your student email to specialexamconditions@adm.dtu.dk.
The deadlines for requesting the exam paper on a USB stick are as follows:
See dates for the supplementary registration period
If the lecturer/course coordinator is responsible for arranging the exam (typically tests during the semester and oral exams), you must contact them well in advance and request to have the exam assignment provided on a USB drive. Remember to show your decision letter regarding special exam conditions as documentation.
If you have been granted special conditions for written exams, this also applies to oral exams. You must contact the course manager, present your decision letter regarding special examination conditions, and agree on the necessary special condition(s). This agreement must be in place no later than one month before the oral exam.
Read more in the study rules about special conditions for an oral exam
You must contact the course manager, present your decision letter regarding special examination conditions, and agree on the necessary extension.
Read more in the study rules about special conditions for long term project.
If you have been granted special conditions for written exams, and this also covers the period of your final project (Diploma Engineering Project, Bachelor Project, or master’s Thesis), you may, in agreement with your supervisor and before the project begins, be granted up to three additional weeks to complete the project.
Read more in the study rules about special conditions for final projects.
If you are working on a group project and you are the only member with extended time, the supervisor/course manager has the option to grant extra time to the entire group.
If you wish to apply for a change in the form of examination in one of your courses (e.g., from written to oral) due to special circumstances, you must submit an application via the SPS portal. In the portal, tick the box “other”, describe your situation in the text field, and upload documentation (e.g., medical documentation and/or a statement from another relevant professional), to support your request.
In your application, you should include the following:
If you have any questions about the above guidelines, you are welcome to contact the SPS Unit at aus-sps@adm.dtu.dk.
Once we have received your application for a change in exam format via the SPS portal, The Office for Study Programmes and Student Affairs (AUS) will assess whether it can be approved. If relevant, we will initiate a dialogue with your instructor/course coordinator, who will evaluate whether the change is academically justifiable based on the course learning objectives and whether it is practically feasible to implement a different exam format.
Read more in the study rules about exam forms
Your application will be reviewed by the Office for Study Programmes and Student Affairs (AUS). AUS will make a decision based on your application and the documentation you have provided.
Your personal information and the outcome of your application will be treated confidentially. It will not be stated on your diploma that you were granted special examination conditions.
You will receive the decision on your application via your student email two to three weeks after the application deadline.
If you are a DTU student taking courses at other educational institutions, the special examination conditions granted by DTU do not apply. This also applies if you are enrolled in a joint programme in Denmark or are on exchange abroad.
Instead, you must familiarize yourself with the rules and procedures for special examination conditions at the host institution.
Go to 'My Programme Specification' to see which study rules apply to your study programme.
