Leave of absence and part-time studies
A leave of absence or part-time studies offer students flexible options to adapt their studies to personal life situations. Whether for health reasons, family commitments, work or a stay abroad - both options allow you to continue your studies temporarily or permanently. Certain conditions and regulations apply in each case.
- Illness that makes it impossible to study regularly
Proof: detailed medical certificate on the type and duration of the illness (original with doctor's stamp)
- Internship (also abroad) that is not part of the course of studies
Proof: Confirmation from the internship company or copy of the internship contract.
- Studies abroad (this excludes degree programs that are part of an integrated study abroad program)
Proof: A confirmation of the stay at the partner university and a detailed declaration if necessary
- Maternity protection
Proof: maternity passport, birth certificate; personal declaration of relationship and care, if necessary
- Parental leave
Proof: birth certificate; personal declaration of relationship and care, if necessary
- Caring for close family members in need of care with assignment to a care level (§ 15 (1) SGB XI
Proof: Classification to the care level as well as proof of the family relationship and care activity
- Membership of a nationally formed squad (A, B, C or D/C squad) of a top professional association in the German Olympic Sports Confederation
Proof: Confirmation from the relevant professional association
- Participation as an appointed or elected representative in academic or student self-administration
Proof from the electoral office, the AStA or the student union
Please submit the application for leave of absence online via the FranCa portal for students FranCa-Portal for students .
The application must be submitted by the beginning of the semester (April 1 for the summer semester / October 1 for the winter semester).
- Professional activity, usually in the form of employment subject to social insurance contributions, with a minimum of 14 hours and a maximum of 28 hours of regular weekly working hours
Proof: Confirmation from the employer or copy of the employment contract or proof of social insurance. In the case of self-employment: trade license, tax return or tax number or other suitable proof
- Care of relatives, usually raising a child up to the age of 10 (§ 25 BAföG: own child, foster child, under certain conditions, child of spouse taken into the household, grandchildren taken into the household), proven care of close relatives with assignment to a care level (§ 15 (1) SGB XI)
Proof: Birth certificate of the child / classification of the person to be cared for in a care level, declaration of relationship and confirmation from the health insurance company that the care is provided by the applicant
- Chronic illness or disability that extends the period of study
Proof: detailed medical certificate confirming that proper full-time study is impossible
Please submit the application for part-time studies online via the FranCa-Portal for students .
The application can be submitted by the start of the lectures.
- Part-time study is not possible in the case of a double degree program or a master's degree program.
- Part-time study does not constitute a legal entitlement to the offer of a specific teaching and study program. Please note that the courses offered are geared to full-time degree students, and there are no special dates for part-time students. Part-time study does not affect the amount of the semester fee. This must be paid in full.
- The application can be submitted several times, but only up to twice the standard period of study. In the case of repeat applications, the level of performance will be checked.
- The university may revoke permission to study part-time if, on average, more than 50% of the credits / ECTS required for full-time study have been earned in a part-time semester.
- Part-time study is not eligible for BAföG.
- Part-time studies may not be approved retroactively (after completion of a semester).
