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Preamble
The DTMD University for Digital Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, located in Wiltz Castle/Luxembourg, offers postgraduate in-service study programs for physicians, medical assistants, dentists and dental technicians on its own and in cooperation with renowned international colleges and universities. In addition, it conducts curricular continuing education courses for physicians and dental technicians.

The university courses offered by DTMD focus primarily on postgraduate, evidence-based in-service training measures with an emphasis on future-oriented digital technologies for medicine and dentistry, on special training modules in digitalization for dental technicians, and on digital hygiene management in the health and care sector.

All of the DTMD University's continuing education programs take into account the fact that data-based computer medicine will significantly change the future of medical teaching, research and care, and therefore give priority to digital innovations in the health care disciplines.

The start of the study program for all students at DTMD University begins with matriculation. Matriculation or enrollment at DTMD is a prerequisite for using the university's facilities. This includes, among other things, the participation in courses and university examinations as well as the use of the online campus of DTMD University. With the registration in the matriculation register (master roll), the university administration effects the admission of a person as a student and as a member of the university.

The Presidential Board of DTMD University has issued the following enrollment regulations for this purpose. These regulations are valid in their current version as soon as they have been published on the online campus of DTMD University.

The modularization of the study programs of the DMDT University according to the Bologna requirements is specifically designed for a European training and in-service training program with sustainable practical relevance. It is primarily aimed at professionals from the health and care sector.
2. the study programs of the DTMD University are admission-free, i.e. there are usually no further special prerequisites beyond the general job-related admission requirements. If, in the event of capacity bottlenecks due to excessive enrollment, the university cannot guarantee that students will be taught in small groups of no more than 30, the DTMD Examination Office may, at the request of the Presidential Board, prescribe special admission modalities such as selection interviews, internships or a study aptitude test as selection criteria.
3. the enrollment takes place at the student secretariat of the DTMD University. As soon as the confirmation of enrollment is received, students are listed in the university register of the university. At the same time, an online record sheet is created for each student (m/f/d). It serves as an overview of the modules to be taken in the individual semesters and study sections and provides access to the respective semester schedule.
In order to be able to enroll at DTMD University, it is a prerequisite that no obstacles to enrollment exist, among other things, a license to practice medicine, confirmation of a completed education or apprenticeship, and proof of at least three years of professional practice are required. Students who do not meet these requirements may only be admitted as guest auditors. 5.
In justified exceptional cases, the university may allow individual potential students to participate in courses and examinations prior to admission. The associated periods of study and examinations taken shall be recognized upon application.
The procedure of enrollment, re-registration, leave of absence, exmatriculation and admission as a guest student or part-time student, including the deadlines as well as the retention periods for documents relevant for the proof of studies or examinations, are regulated by the framework examination regulations of the DTMD University.
The deadlines stipulated in the application procedure must be observed. Failure to meet the deadline will result in non-admission to the program. After submission of the complete application documents and receipt of the tuition fees for the first study period, applicants will receive a written confirmation by mail with, among other things, the following information: Start of semester, chosen course of study and matriculation number. The student ID card, which serves to identify the student, as well as the access data for the online campus of the DTMD will be sent by separate mail. For the creation of the student ID, a portrait photo must be uploaded in digital form under "Personal Data" in the online area of the DTMD University homepage. The enrollment certificate can be downloaded later in PDF format in the online section of DTMD.
8. a copy of the bank statement or transfer voucher for the tuition fees or semester fees/fees must be enclosed with the application for studies. When transferring money from abroad, please make sure that you also transfer the bank fees. Enrollment will only take place once the specified amount has been paid in full into the account of DTMD SARL, (Rue du Château, LU-9516 WILTZ) with BCEE (IBAN: LU04 0019 5055 1668 3000; BIC: BCEELULL) and all other requirements have been met.
9. the following documents must be submitted for application to the first semester:
a. A complete printout of the application for admission (PDF printout of the online application) with date and signature.
b. A copy of a valid official identification document.
c. Two recent photographs in passport photo format and quality.
d. Appropriate proof(s) of completed professional training(s) or activity(ies), such as license to practice.
e. Appropriate evidence of actual professional activity.
f. Evidence of advanced language skills in German and English.
g. For certificates that are not available in German, French or English, a translation by a sworn translator in German, French or English must be submitted.
h. The following documents must also be submitted by university transfer students and/or lateral entrants for application to a higher semester:
A current certificate of enrollment from a state-recognized and accredited institution of higher education showing the number of semesters of study and higher education. The enrollment certificate must relate to the subject for which a candidate is applying. Failure to provide a certificate of enrollment in the desired subject will result in rejection of the application. Official recognition in a country of the European Higher Education Area must be available for the course of study in question.
A transcript of records showing the subject-related or module-related performance points (ECVET or ECTS credits) achieved for the modules for which recognition is being applied for.
A record of the student workload in the subjects or modules for which recognition is requested.
i. Candidates from a partner university of DTMD University may have other requirements for a change of university location considered. They may be able to transfer without any special requirements.
10. a hardship application must be accompanied by a detailed justification and supporting documents.
11. students recognize with their enrollment that they have no claim to the performance of the course by a particular lecturer. These can be determined or exchanged by the university at any time depending on the availability of the lecturer or the syllabus. Legal recourse is excluded in this respect.
The submitted documents become the property of DTMD University and will not be returned.

The DTMD University for Digital Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry has issued the following admission and recognition regulations for its part-time postgraduate Master's programs:

1. the DTMD University for Digital Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry commits itself to the qualifying recognition of skills and abilities acquired within and/or outside the formal education system as well as of competence-based professional qualifications.
In the admission to studies and/or the recognition of personal competencies of a student, DTMD University pursues a targeted paradigm shift from the input to the outcome view and is consistently oriented in the admission and placement on learning outcomes rather than formal qualifications, regardless of where and how these were achieved. The focus of placement is to analyze what skills, abilities, and knowledge a po-tenent participant in a DTMD University master's degree program has actually acquired.
3. all professional and/or extra-professional activities can be the subject of a qualifying recognition of acquired competences according to the VAE procedure (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience), under the general condition that the training measures and/or professional activities have been either continuous or intermittent for at least 3 years (5,000 hours) and are related to the (new) Master of Science educational degree sought at DTMD University. The aim of the VAE process is to assess and recognize diverse (professional) competencies acquired over a lifetime in various fields.
Successfully completed structured curricular training and continuing education measures of the medical and dental associations as well as other medical and dental professional and standard organizations are also recognized and credited according to the VAE procedure. The examination board of the DTMD regularly determines which continuing education measures are to be taken into account and how. In total, however, a maximum of 25% of the credits required for a Master's degree can be achieved via a recognition decision by the DTMD Examination Board.
5 The UAE process at DTMD University is open to anyone interested in a DTMD educational program, regardless of age (work-related and/or educational experience will be considered beginning at age 18), degree level, or previous professional career.
6 Unlike state procedures of qualifying recognition of acquired competencies, which can lead to the issuance of master's degrees, diplomas and certificates, DTMD's UAE procedure exclusively opens candidates to access to master's studies, entry into a higher semester of a master's program, or exemption from certain courses of a degree program at DTMD University. In this sense, the UAE makes it possible to shorten educational careers by awarding or crediting credits (ECVET or ECTS) for individual program modules. Certificates, diplomas or titles are not acquired. 7.
7. crediting of learning outcomes leads to the exemption of participation periods and/or credits in a study program. Credit may be awarded for learning outcomes from formal, non-formal or informal learning processes. Credit for informally acquired learning outcomes is generally awarded through individual proof of competence, e.g. through evaluation and/or assessment interviews.
Individual crediting of learning outcomes, experiences and competencies is carried out by the DTMD University Examination Board. This reports to the President's Office and is headed by the President or the Prorector of Teaching. The individual evaluation and assessment interviews are conducted by two university lecturers, with the primary aim of determining whether the candidate is expected to have a good chance of successfully completing his or her studies on the basis of his or her previous educational and professional biography and his or her motivation to study. Minutes must be kept of the VAE colloquium.
9 The first step in a VAE recognition procedure is usually the determination of competencies, which is requirement- and/or development-oriented. The lecturers conducting the interview must inform the candidates in detail about the methodological and technical requirements as well as the workload of the planned study program and ensure that applicants are fully aware of the requirements and burdens associated with an in-service study program.
10. crediting of learning outcomes from formal learning processes is usually done on an individual basis. In special exceptional cases, a lump-sum recognition is also possible. The latter is especially the case when crediting modalities are contractually agreed upon in partnership for educational programs in different educational systems.
The results of the VAE colloquia must be communicated to the applicant immediately after the interview. Within 14 days, the applicant will receive a written confirmation inviting him/her to apply for a study place. In the event of a negative decision, the applicant has the right to file a substantiated appeal with the Examination Office. This must be submitted in writing to the Examinations Office no later than 14 days after notification of the rejection (date of the colloquium). The board of examiners decides on the objection and, if necessary, invites the student to a new interview.
12. the following documents must be submitted for the VAE application:
(a) A complete printout of the VAE application (PDF printout of the online application) with date and signature.
b) A copy of a valid official identification document.
c) Two recent photographs in passport photo format and quality.
d) An officially certified copy of all training and employment contracts that are to be used as proof of competence.
e) A qualifying overview of the vocational competences acquired through own activities.
f) For documents that are not available in German, French or English, a translation by a sworn translator in German, French or English must be submitted.
g) Proof of further language skills in German and English.
The following documents must be submitted by lateral entrants for admission to studies at DTMD University or for placement in a higher semester:
a) the last matriculation certificate of a state-recognized and accredited university from Germany or abroad, showing the number of subject and university semesters. The certificate of enrollment must refer to the subject for which a candidate is applying. Failure to provide a certificate of enrollment in the desired subject will result in rejection of the application. Official recognition in a country of the European Higher Education Area must be available for the subject in question.
b) A transcript of records showing the subject-related or module-related performance points (ECVET or ECTS credits) achieved for the modules for which recognition is being applied for.
c) Proof of the student workload in the subjects or modules for which recognition is requested.
d) Possibly proof of extracurricular or other achievements relevant for subject-specific selection and placement procedures (after consultation with the examination office).
e) Proof(s) of completed vocational training(s) or activity(ies).
f) Proof of advanced language skills in German and English.
14) A detailed explanation of the reasons for the hardship, if any, must be enclosed with the application.
If there is a bilateral agreement between a domestic or foreign partner educational institution and DTMD University for the recognition of achievements at this educational institution, applicants from this educational institution will automatically be exempted from certain certificates of achievement and/or admitted to a higher semester at DTMD with the application for admission to the study program at DTMD.
16. the submitted documents become the property of DTMD University and will not be returned.
17. upon submission of complete application materials, the VAE Committee or the Examinations Office will schedule a colloquium date with the applicant, if necessary.
18. DTMD University may charge a fee to the participant for conducting a VAE colloquium.

Table of Contents

I. General Part 4
§ 1 Scope 4
§ 2 Aim of the course, purpose of the examination 4
§ 3 Degree 4
II Admission to the Program 4
§ 4 Admission and admission requirements 4
§ 5 Placement examination 5
§ 6 Secondary auditors 6
§ 7 Guest auditor 6
III Studies 6
§ 8 Standard Period of Study, Structure of Studies, Scope of Studies 6
§ 9 Structuring of Studies and Modularization 7
§ 10 Specialization 8
§ 11 Elective Modules 8
§ 12 Forms of Teaching and Learning 8
§ 13 Credits according to ECVET or ECTS 9
IV. Examinations 10
§ 14 Examination Board 10
§ 15 Examiners and assessors 11
§ 16 General structure of examinations 11
§ 17 Course-related examinations 12
§ 18 Seminar papers ("assignments") 14
§ 19 Written examinations 15
§ 20 Oral examinations 15
§ 21 Other forms of examination 16
§ 22 Repetition of examinations during studies 16
§ 23 Assessment of examinations, module grades 16
§ 24 Crediting of course and examination achievements 17
§ 25 Master's Thesis 18
§ 26 Admission to the Master's Thesis 18
§ 27 Issuing and Editing the Master's Thesis 19
§ 28 Submission and Assessment of the Master's Thesis 20
§ 29 Repetition of the Master's Thesis 20
§ 30 Colloquium 20
§ 31 Passing and failing the Master's examination 22
§ 32 Completion of the Program, Determination of the Overall Grade 22
§ 33 Master's Certificate and Master's Certificate 22
§ 34 Diploma Supplement 23
§ 35 Inspection of examination papers 23
§ 36 Deception and Breach of Regulations 23
§ 37 Invalidity of Examinations 24
§ 38 Revocation of the Master's degree 24
§ Section 39 Provisions on a joint Master's degree 24
(Joint Master Program, in short joint degree) 24
§ Section 40 Entry into force and publication 25

 
I. General Part
§ 1 Scope of Application
These examination regulations apply to the part-time postgraduate Master's program at the DTMD University for Digital Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, Luxembourg and regulate in a general part the basic structures applicable there.
The program-specific regulations prescribe the contents and requirements of the individual postgraduate Master's programs, which take precedence over these examination regulations. The course of studies, course and module descriptions as well as the orientation guide for students may contain supplementary information.

§ 2 Aim of the Study Program, Purpose of the Examination
(1) The Master's examination (§ 31) is the professionally specializing postgraduate degree following an ordinary license to practice medicine, e.g. in accordance with the Approbation Regulations for Doctors of 27 June 2002 (BGBl. I p. 2405), which was last amended by Article 5 of the Act of 18 April 2016 (BGBl. I p. 886), or an analogous legal provision in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg or other EU countries.
The study program leading to the Master's examination is intended to provide students with the application-related content of the subject, in particular, while taking into account the general study objectives on the basis of scientific knowledge, to enable them to analyze processes and problems of medical practice and to find professionally justified solutions, while also taking into account interdisciplinary references. The course is designed to develop the students' ethical, creative and planning skills and to prepare them for the Master's examination.
The Master's examination (§ 31) is intended to determine whether the candidate has acquired the in-depth specialist knowledge necessary for independent specialized work in the profession, whether he or she is able to survey specialist contexts and whether he or she is capable of working independently on the basis of scientific knowledge and methods.

§ 3 Degree
Upon successful completion of the program, DTMD University awards the academic degree of postgraduate Master (MBA, M.Sc.), depending on the program.


II Admission to the Program
§ 4 Admission and admission requirements
1. admission to the study program is granted to those who have completed a university degree, a regular license to practice medicine and at least three years of professional experience after the first university degree. In addition, proof of practical experience and sufficient general medical and language skills must be provided upon admission to the study program.
(2) A completed course of study shall be deemed to be any university degree or equivalent course of study which, in accordance with Article 2 of the Law of 17 June 1963 on the protection of university degrees ("Loi du 17 juin 1963 ayant pour objet de protéger les titres d'enseignement supéri-eur"), is recorded in the register of titles ("registre des titres") deposited with the Ministry responsible for higher education. Holders of a foreign higher education degree shall be granted access to studies if the foreign higher education degree has been recognized by the foreign ministry responsible for higher education.
(3) In derogation from paragraph (2), access shall be granted to students who do not hold any of the above-mentioned degrees, provided that they either pass a special examination conducted by DTMD University or can refer to professional experience and knowledge. In the latter case, admission is subject to the submission of a dos-sier and an interview before an admissions committee appointed for this purpose by the University administration.
4. partial recognition of study modules can be requested according to VAE ("Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience", recognition of professional competences). For this purpose, a recognition commission must be formed, consisting of a member of the Presidential Board, a dean/dean of studies and a subject representative/head of studies. External university advice can be obtained. The costs of the procedure are borne by the applicant. The minimum fee per application for recognition is 800 euros. The Recognition Commission examines and decides on the equivalence of the content of partial achievements and modules already completed with those to be completed. A maximum of one quarter of the entire course of study can be recognized. The applicant must provide sufficient and substantiated information in this regard. Corresponding documents in English or German must be submitted. An unclear presentation is at the expense of the applicant.
5. sufficient language skills must be provided in the respective language of study.
This means for applicants
a) In the case of English-language courses of study - insofar as there is no exemption from proof of linguistic study ability - at least 700 points TOEIC - test result or a comparable qualification,
b) In the case of German-language courses of study - if there is no exemption from proof of linguistic study ability - at least the TestDaF with level 4 or the DSH with level 2 or a comparable qualification,
c) For multilingual study programs, both requirements apply.

Native speakers and applicants who can prove that they have lived in an English-speaking country for several years may be exempted from the test to prove sufficient knowledge of the English language. The examination board determines which comparable language qualifications are sufficient.

§ 5 Placement Examination
(1) Applicants who have passed a placement examination shall be entitled to take up studies in a section corresponding to the result of the placement examination, unless regulations on the allocation of study places conflict with this.
On the basis of the equivalent performance in the placement examination, study achievements for the acquisition of evidence of participation in courses as well as examination achievements in module examinations can be waived in whole or in part - up to a maximum of half of the credit points provided for the course of study according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS or ECVET). A certificate will be issued regarding the decision.
Separate examination regulations shall determine the type, form and scope of the placement examination.

§ 6 Secondary students
(1) Students who are already enrolled at another university may be admitted to DTMD University, upon application and within the limits of the available places, as so-called "second students" with the right to attend courses and to take examinations accompanying their studies or to study another course of study.
(2) Secondary students who wish to take a course-related examination at DTMD University must submit, together with their application for admission, a certificate from the university at which they are duly enrolled, stating whether and, if so, which examinations they have already taken in the course they are applying for. This certificate, which must be submitted in duplicate, must show whether the specified examinations have been passed or, if applicable, failed by the student.

§ 7 Guest auditor
Guest auditors may be admitted to participate in courses within the limits of the available places, provided that their previous education makes participation appear reasonable. Participation in examinations and the provision of certificates of achievement are possible; an examination certificate is to be issued after payment of a fee to be determined by the examination board. The grade levels result from § 23 of these regulations.

III. Studies
§ 8 Standard period of study, structure of studies, scope of studies
1 The course of study shall comprise a standard period of study of three semesters. One academic year consists of two semesters. 2.
The course of study should be completed while working. 3.
3. 120 credit points in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS or ECVET) must be earned for successful completion of the program. The standard period of study includes the examination period. The acquisition of one credit point is based on a workload of 25 to 30 hours.
4 Examination achievements in expiring study programs or according to expiring examination regulations are offered for four semesters beyond their last regular offer according to the regular course of studies. The point in time of the last regular offer of an examination in each case results from the course of study plans of the respective last academic year started in the expiring course of studies or according to the expiring examination regulations.
5 The modules offered and the recommended course of study are specified in the study plan.
6. semesters in which students were on leave of absence are not counted towards the standard period of study.
7. upon written application to the examination office, the use of the statutory maternity protection periods, parental leave and the fulfillment of family obligations (in particular the upbringing/care of a minor child or several minor children as well as the care of relatives in need of care) as well as the special needs of disabled students will be taken into account.
Students are generally entitled and obligated to attend all courses that are part of the curricula of their chosen degree programs. This obligation is not fulfilled if the number of courses actually attended is less than three-fifths (60%) of the total number of courses and there is therefore a concern that the curricular objectives cannot be achieved.
9. upon written application, the examination office decides on the fulfillment of the attendance requirements, which can qualify the absence as sufficiently excused for important reasons, such as under (7). Students must substantiate this in their application. In consultation with the Presidential Board, the Examinations Office can name alternative courses (other courses, electronic forms of learning) and the Admissions and Recognition Commission can credit courses taken with evidence. 10.
In addition, particularly difficult and unforeseen cases of hardship may be taken into account in consultation with the Presidential Board and, if available, with student representatives.

§ 9 Structuring of the Program and Modularization
1 The study program is structured in modules. Modules are thematically and temporally rounded, self-contained study units that lead to a partial qualification related to the respective study objective. Modules can be composed of different teaching and learning forms. 2.
The study program is divided into compulsory modules and compulsory elective modules of a specialization area. Compulsory modules are courses which are the same for all students, i.e. they are not subject to selection. Compulsory elective modules are modules in which students have to choose a certain number of modules from a given group of modules or from various given combinations of modules.
3. the scope of the compulsory and specialization area is 70 credits. In addition, there is the Master's thesis with 30 and the colloquium with 20 credits. The contents of the modules can be found in the respective module descriptions. 4.
The scope of a module is at least five credits. It should be possible to complete a module in one semester, but in no more than two semesters.
Admission to a module may be made dependent on certain prerequisites, in particular on successful participation in another module or in several other modules.
6. the successful completion of a module and the awarding of the associated ECVET or ECTS requires the passing of the respective module examinations. The individual module examinations can be found in Appendix 1 and the module descriptions.

§ 10 Specialization
(1) In addition to the compulsory modules, a specialization can be chosen.
(2) A specialization shall be composed of specified compulsory elective modules.
3) The implementation of the specialization is dependent on the minimum number of seven students.
4. the choice of the specialization is made at the end of the first semester.

§ 11 Elective Modules
(1) As far as the course of studies allows, students may choose additional modules from the compulsory elective modules which are not included in their chosen specialization (elective modules) and complete them by taking module examinations.
The result of the additionally taken examination will be included in the certificate at the request of the student, but will not be taken into account when determining the overall grade.

§ 12 Forms of Teaching and Learning
(1) During their studies, students must regularly and actively participate in the courses chosen by them in accordance with the subject-specific regulations and assigned to specific modules. Regular and active participation includes independent preparation and follow-up of the courses. It can also include the completion of tasks for exercise purposes, the recording of experiments or practical work and other forms of participation. The conditions for regular and active participation are announced at the beginning of each course. Courses may be held in a language other than German, either in part or in whole, upon announcement or as specified in the module descriptions.
(2) For the successful participation in courses or modules, individual performances according to §§ 16 ff. are also required in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.
Modules or sub-modules may be offered in the following teaching and learning forms in accordance with the module descriptions:
a) Lecture
The lecture serves the coherent presentation of a subject matter as well as the communication of facts and methods. The lecturer presents and develops the subject matter with the active participation of the students.
b) Exercise
In the exercise, the subject matter and the resulting interrelationships are deepened in an exemplary manner. The lecturer leads the course, sets tasks and provides help in solving them. The students work individually or in groups.
c) Seminar
In the seminar, facts, findings and problems are worked out in alternating lectures, presentations and discussions.
d) Laboratory practical course
In the laboratory practical course, solutions to concrete problems are to be worked out independently in groups or individually. The size of the group depends on the available laboratory space and the respective safety requirements.
e) Project work
Projects are subdivided into various work projects, which serve to systematically work on the project topic in a division of labor. The work in the project can be accompanied by courses and practical events systematically, methodically and in its relation to professional practice. The results of the work projects are brought together in the project and critically evaluated. A detailed final report is prepared on the project.
f) Case study
The understanding of theoretical contexts is trained and deepened on the basis of exemplary, complex problems from practice.
g) External course
An external course represents the connection between the application-oriented studies and the professional world. It takes place outside the university and is intended to provide insights into the problems of the professional world and their solutions, which are internally related to the subject matter of the university.
h) Excursion
Excursions of one or more days in connection with certain courses serve to deepen subject-specific teaching content in an illustrative manner.
The courses are to be selected according to the didactic aspects of the course content to be taught. They are to be coordinated in terms of content and time and should be designed in such a way that students learn to work independently as early as possible. 5.
(5) Special forms of work such as role-playing and practical work experience should be integrated into the courses or in connection with them, as far as this is appropriate for the subject matter to be taught. This also includes guest lectures.
The courses can be accompanied by tutorials. In tutorials, the material of lectures and exercises is deepened in small working groups under the guidance of the instructor by means of assignments and cases. No credits according to ECVET or ECTS can be earned in tutorials.

§ 13 Performance points (credits) according to ECVET or ECTS
1. credit points are assigned to each module of a study program. They are a quantitative measure of the amount of time, consisting of attendance time, preparation and follow-up work, as well as examinations and examination preparation, which average students have to spend in order to successfully complete the courses. 2.
2. credit points are only awarded upon successful completion of a module. This means that for each module passed with at least "sufficient" in the sense of § 23, the full number of points is awarded regardless of the individual grade achieved. The number of credit points that can be earned in the individual modules, in the Master's thesis and in the colloquium can be found in the module descriptions.
3. one credit point according to paragraph 1 corresponds to one credit according to ECVET or ECTS.
4. a credit account is set up for each student to document the achievements. In the case of a passed module, the number of corresponding credit points shall be credited to this account. Within the scope of the organizational possibilities, students can view the status of their accounts at any time. 5.
5 Credit points earned at other universities according to ECVET or ECTS will be credited on the basis of recognized equivalence of the underlying study and examination achievements. In all other respects, the provisions of § 23 shall apply.


IV. Examinations
§ 14 Examination Board
1. an examination board shall be formed for the organization of examinations and the tasks assigned by these examinations. The Examination Office shall support the Examination Committee in the organizational and administrative handling of the examinations. The Examination Board is an independent body of DTMD University. It consists of
a) the chairperson,
b) his or her representative,
c) another member of the professorial staff,
d) one student member.
The chairperson, his or her representative and the other member listed in paragraph 1 c. shall be elected from among the professors of DTMD University (Professorium), the member from among the students shall be elected by the relevant student parliament. For the members of the examination board - with the exception of the chairperson and his/her deputy - representatives are elected. The term of office of the members and their representatives is two years. Re-election is permitted. The chairperson is also the president of the examination office. 3.
The examination board shall ensure that the examination regulations are observed and that the examinations are conducted properly. In particular, it is responsible for deciding on appeals against decisions made in examination procedures. In addition, it makes suggestions for reforming the examination regulations, the curricula and, if necessary, the study regulations. The Examination Committee may delegate its powers, in whole or in part, to the Chairperson of the Examination Committee.
The board of examiners has a quorum if, in addition to the chairperson or his/her deputy, at least one other member is present. A committee meeting in the form of a telephone conference is possible. The Audit Committee shall pass resolutions by simple majority. In the event of a tie, the chairperson has the casting vote.
(5) The student members of the Examination Committee shall not participate in pedagogical and scientific decisions, in particular in the crediting and other assessment of study and examination achievements and the appointment of examiners and assessors; they shall not participate in the deliberation and decision-making on matters concerning the setting of examination tasks or their own examinations.
The members of the examination board have the right to be present during the taking of examinations. This does not apply to student members who are taking the same examination on the same day.
The members of the examination board, their deputies, the examiners and the assessors are subject to official secrecy.
(8) Decisions of the examination board and its chairperson shall be communicated to the candidates concerned without delay. They shall be granted a legal hearing beforehand.

§ Section 15 Examiners and assessors
1 The Examination Committee shall appoint the examiners and assessors. The examiners shall be independent in their examination activities. They shall be subject to official secrecy.
(2) Examiners may only be persons who possess at least the qualification to be determined by the examination or an equivalent qualification and who, unless objective reasons require a deviation, have exercised a relevant independent teaching activity in the study section to which the examination relates. An objective reason may exist if a non-member of DTMD University has significantly supervised a Master's thesis prepared in practice and is therefore to be appointed as second examiner. In this case, the first examiner must, if necessary, familiarize the second examiner with the circumstances of the examination procedure. Assessors must have the necessary expertise. 3.
Examinees may propose examiners for the Master's thesis. The suggestion is to be taken into consideration as far as possible; however, there is neither a legal claim nor a claim to justification for the appointment or non-appointment of examiners. The examination board shall ensure that the examination obligations are distributed as evenly as possible among the examiners. 4.
The Examination Committee shall ensure that candidates are informed in good time of the person or persons taking the examinations. The announcement should be made at the same time as the admission to the examination, as a rule at least two weeks before the examination or the issue of the Master's thesis. The announcement in the virtual university campus is sufficient.

§ 16 General structure of the examinations
The Master's examination consists of the examinations of the compulsory modules and the compulsory elective modules of the specialization area as well as the Master's thesis according to § 25 and the colloquium according to § 30, as specified in §§ 17 ff. and Annex 1.
The DTMD University ensures through the course of studies and the courses offered that the degree program can be completed within the standard period of study. The examinations of the Master's programs shall be conducted during the course of study.

§ 17 Examinations during the course of study
1 The number and form of the examinations to be taken are regulated in Annex 1; further details are contained in the module descriptions.
2 The examinations accompanying the studies of the DTMD Master's programs usually consist of one or more seminar papers (also called "assignments"), the processing and presentation of which accompanies each module. In addition to the written work, an oral presentation and/or participation in class may also be relevant for assessment. In individual cases, the lecturer may - in consultation with the examination board - also set a written examination in accordance with § 19 for the performance review. 3.
Examinations during the course of study serve as timely proof of successful attendance of courses and acquisition of the knowledge and skills imparted in these courses. Within the framework of these examinations, students should demonstrate that they recognize the interrelationships of the respective examination area and are able to classify special questions in these interrelationships.
4 The examinations of the compulsory and elective modules take place in module-related form during the course of study. The contents of the respective courses are examined. An examination according to sentence 1 should be taken within the semester in which the course to which the examination relates takes place.
For each examination subject, two examination dates (first and repeat examination) are to be scheduled in the semester. The examination dates can also take place after the end of the lecture period or before the beginning of the lecture period during the semester break. The date of the examination will be announced to the candidates in the virtual campus of the DTMD University in due time before the examination in question.
6. examinations can only be taken by those who are enrolled and not on leave of absence or by those who are admitted as guest students according to § 6. The right of guest students according to § 7 remains unaffected.
The candidates must register for the examination by the date set by the Examination Committee. The registration is to be made via the study book in the virtual university campus of the DTMD University or, in justified individual cases, in writing to the chairperson of the examination board. The registration can be submitted for several examinations at the same time, if these examinations are to take place within the same examination period or the examination dates scheduled for them are to take place at the latest at the beginning of the lecture period of the following semester.
8. the following documents must be enclosed with the registration for examinations or submitted by a date set by the examination board, unless they can be derived from the student record book or have already been submitted earlier:
a) proof of the admission requirements specified in § 4;
b) a declaration of previous attempts to pass corresponding examinations as well as corresponding attempts to pass a Master's examination;
c) a statement as to whether, in the case of oral examinations, admission of listeners is objected to.
If it is not possible for the candidate to enclose a document required in accordance with sentence 1 in the prescribed manner, the Examination Committee may allow proof to be furnished in another manner.
The registration for an examination can be withdrawn via the study book in the virtual campus of the DTMD University or, in justified individual cases, in writing to the chairperson of the examination committee up to one day before the examination date (receipt of the withdrawal) without being credited against the number of possible examination attempts. Deregistration on the day of the examination is only possible for important reasons, such as illness. These must be reported immediately in writing to the examination department and must be credible. The examination board decides on the recognition of an important reason. Deregistration for reasons of illness is only possible on presentation of a medical certificate stating that the candidate is unable to take the examination. The certificate must be submitted to the examination office without delay, i.e. without culpable hesitation, stating the examination that was missed. In cases of doubt, the chairperson of the examination board may request a medical certificate from a public health officer.
The chairperson of the Examination Committee and, in case of doubt, the Examination Committee shall decide on admission to the examination. Admission shall be refused if
a) the requirements specified in paragraph 4 are not met;
b) the documents are incomplete and are not completed by the deadline set by the Examination Committee.
11. the candidate must identify him/herself with an official ID and the student ID at the request of the examiner or supervisor.
12. examination performances must be individually assignable. Examination performances may be written examinations - also as multiple-choice examinations -, presentations, term papers, practicals, (practical) exercises, oral performance reviews, lectures or protocols. Individual performances also serve to demonstrate media and communication skills. As a rule, examinations are held in the language in which the module was held, but in the case of foreign-language modules they can also be held in German after the lecturer has announced this at the beginning of the course. 13.
13. examinations may also be taken in the form of group work if the contribution of the individual student, which is to be evaluated as an individual performance, can be clearly distinguished and evaluated on the basis of sections, page numbers or other objective criteria which allow a clear delimitation and fulfills the requirements regulated in the subject-specific regulations.
14 In the case of group work, an extension of the processing time of a maximum of four weeks (in relation to the group work) is possible. Weighty reasons must be presented for an extension. The chairperson of the examination board shall decide on an extension.
The form of the examination performance as well as further details of the procedure, including the individual authorship of the respective examination performance, are specified in the module descriptions and in examination guidelines. After approval by the examination board, the respective lecturers who administer the examination performance may determine a deviating examination performance. The change and type of the new examination must be announced in an appropriate form at the beginning of the course, at the latest, however, two weeks before the date on which the examination is to be taken.
In the case of several graded examinations per module, these shall be combined into one module grade. The grading of the individual examinations and the determination of the module grades shall be governed by § 23.
(17) If a student provides evidence in the form of a medical certificate that he or she is unable to complete individual examinations in full or in part in accordance with the prescribed requirements due to a long-term or permanent physical or mental disability or pregnancy, the chairperson of the examination board may, taking into account the individual case, allow the student to complete equivalent individual examinations in deviation from the prescribed requirements. It is to be ensured that, as far as possible, disadvantages for disabled persons and pregnant women are compensated for by the design of the examination conditions.
18) Missing an examination date which is binding for the candidate without good cause, breaking off an examination which has already begun and failure to hand in the examination within the specified time shall be deemed to be "insufficient" in the case of graded examinations and "failed" in the case of ungraded individual performances. This does not apply to a dropout or failure to hand in the examination on time for an important reason. In order to assess whether an important reason exists in the case of a drop-out or a failure to hand in the examination on time due to illness, a medical certificate stating the inability to take the examination and the detailed reason for the inability to take the examination must be submitted. The certificate must be submitted to the Examination Office immediately, i.e. without culpable delay, stating the examination concerned. The examination board decides on the existence of an important reason. In cases of doubt, the chairperson of the examination board may demand a medical certificate from a public health officer.

§ 18 Seminar papers ("Assignments")
1 A seminar paper (e.g. case study, research) serves to determine whether the candidate is capable of independently working on a practice-oriented task in written form within a specified period of time using scientific and practical methods. The topic, scope (e.g. number of pages of the text part) and deadline of the seminar paper are determined by the examiner at the beginning of the semester. Seminar papers are usually evaluated by only one examiner. The candidate must be informed of the grade of the seminar paper no later than four weeks after submission of the seminar paper. § Section 25 (2) shall apply accordingly.
2 Seminar papers may also be admitted to the examination in the form of group work if the contribution of the individual candidate to be assessed as examination performance can be clearly distinguished and assessed on the basis of the specification of sections, areas of work, page numbers (in the case of seminar papers) or other objective criteria which permit a clear delimitation. 3.
In the case of case studies, the evaluation is based on the submitted written work, the results of which are usually presented during the classroom instruction. The case studies or seminar paper topics are determined at the beginning of the respective module. The participants then register for the chosen topic with the lecturer. For the registration § 26 paragraph 2 sentence 1 applies accordingly. Registration must take place at least one week before the deadline set by the lecturer. Deregistration is only possible for important reasons, such as illness. In all other respects, § 17, Para. 9, Sentences 3 to 7 shall apply accordingly. 4.
After registration, a presentation date shall be set by which the case study must have been completed.
(5) The case studies shall be worked on within the framework of structured self-study and, as a rule, presented during the attendance events. The presentation can be included in the grading.

§ 19 Written examinations
In the written examinations, the students shall prove that they are able to recognize selected problems from the area of their field of study on the basis of the necessary basic knowledge in a limited period of time with the permitted aids using the common methods of their subject and to find ways to solve them.
2. written examinations have a duration of at least 60 and at most 240 minutes. Exceptions are to be approved by the examination board. The examiner decides on the admissibility of aids.
As a rule, the examination task of a written examination is set by only one examiner. In professionally justified cases, the examination task can also be set by several examiners. In this case, the examiners shall jointly determine the weighting of the portions of the examination assignment in advance and shall announce it in advance. 4.
As a rule, written examinations are to be evaluated by one examiner. The board of examiners may allow deviations from this. The reasons for this are to be recorded. In the case of several examiners, each examiner shall only examine the part of the examination paper which corresponds to his/her area of expertise. 5.
The grading of a written examination shall be communicated in writing to the Examinations Office immediately after completion of the grading procedure.

§ 20 Oral Examinations
In the oral examinations, students shall demonstrate that they recognize the interrelationships of the examination area and are able to classify special questions in these interrelationships. The oral examination is also intended to determine whether they have the relevant basic knowledge.
Oral examinations are usually held by one examiner in the presence of an expert assessor or before several examiners (collegial examinations) as group examinations or as individual examinations. In this case, each candidate is only examined by one examiner per subject. The assessor or the other examiners are to be heard before the grades are determined. Oral examinations last a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 60 minutes per student. 3.
Minutes shall be kept of the oral examination. The result is to be made known to the student after the oral examination. The evaluation of an oral examination must be communicated in writing to the Examination Committee within one week of the date of the examination.
Students who wish to take the same examination in a later examination period shall be admitted as listeners in accordance with the space available, unless a candidate has objected when registering for the examination. Admission does not extend to the discussion and announcement of the examination results.

§ 21 Further forms of examination
(1) Further forms of examination are the exposé, the oral contribution and participation in class.
An oral contribution (e.g. presentation, negotiation, moderation) serves to determine whether the candidate is able to independently process and reproduce a practice-oriented task within a specified period of time using scientific and practical methods by means of verbal communication. The duration of the oral contribution will be announced by the examiner when the contribution topics are distributed. The facts relevant for the grading of the oral contribution are to be recorded in a protocol. The grade for the oral contribution should be announced to the examinee as soon as possible after the oral contribution. They are usually graded by one examiner. Oral contributions may also be admitted to the examination in the form of group work if the contribution of the individual candidate to be assessed as examination performance is clearly distinguishable and assessable on the basis of the specification of sections, areas of work or other objective criteria which enable a clear delimitation. § Section 21 (2) sentence 3 shall apply accordingly.

§ 22 Repetition of examinations during studies
(1) Examinations during the course of study, as well as the Master's thesis and the colloquium, may be repeated once if the module concerned has not been passed.
2 The repetition of an in-process examination should normally take place within two semesters after the unsuccessful attempt. However, students are recommended to take the next possible examination date. The Examination Committee shall ensure that each course-related examination is offered at least twice in each semester. 3.
In the case of examinations which the student does not take as part of the module he/she has attended, but which he/she takes in a later semester, the student has no right to claim that these examinations are based on the subject matter and teaching level of the individual lectures attended by the student.
4. an examination performance graded at least as "sufficient" or with "passed" may not be repeated.

§ 23 Evaluation of Examination Performance, Module Grades
1. examination performances shall be evaluated in a differentiated manner by means of points. The number of points for the individual examination performances shall be determined by the respective examiner, unless otherwise specified in these examination regulations. 2.
If several examiners are involved in an examination, they shall jointly assess the entire examination performance, unless otherwise stipulated in these examination regulations. In the event of a discrepancy in the assessment, the number of points shall be calculated from the arithmetic mean of the individual assessments. 3.
The assessment of examination performances is based on a points table with subsequent conversion into grades. All decimal places except the first after the decimal point are deleted without rounding. The grades 0.7 and 5.3 are excluded. 4.
4 The examination board may, if it seems appropriate, determine different binding grading scales.
5 An individual examination performance is passed if it meets the requirements of §§ 15 ff. and, in the case of grading, has been assessed with at least "sufficient" (4.0).
If a module is completed with a single examination, this must be graded in accordance with paragraph 1; the grade is then also the module grade. Otherwise, the module grade is calculated as the weighted arithmetic mean of the points (numerical value) of the individual performances assigned to the respective module, based on the credit points (paragraph 3).
The Diploma Supplement will contain an ECTS/ECVET Grading Table. The ECTS/ECVET Grading Table provides information about the position of the grade of a successful graduate within a certain group of graduates. The reference value DTMD University is the group of graduates of the two study years prior to the own final semester as the basic population. In order to obtain a meaningful figure, DTMD University will include the ECTS/ECVET grading table in the Diploma Supplement for the first time two years after the completion of the standard period of study of the first year of study.

§ 24 Credit Transfer of Study and Examination Achievements
1. study and examination achievements from the same study programs or comparable study programs at universities in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg shall be credited upon application.
2. study and examination achievements in other study programs at universities in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg will be credited upon application, provided that they do not differ significantly.
3. study and examination achievements obtained at universities outside the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg will be credited upon application, provided that they do not differ significantly in content, scope and requirements from those of the study program. In this case, no schematic comparison is to be made, but rather an overall consideration and evaluation. Equivalence agreements must be taken into account. If equivalence agreements do not exist, the examination board shall decide. 4.
Upon application, other knowledge and qualifications may be credited without a grade on the basis of documents submitted. In deviation from sentence 1, other knowledge and qualifications acquired in modules of study programs of the DTMD University can be credited with a grade, provided that the module examinations for the respective module have been successfully passed.
Students who are entitled to take up studies in a higher semester on the basis of a placement examination or recognition examination in accordance with § 5 shall have the knowledge and skills demonstrated in the placement examination or recognition examination credited to their academic achievements without a grade, the corresponding examination achievements shall be waived for them and a corresponding note shall be included in the degree certificate. The findings of the placement or recognition examination certificate are binding for the examination office. 6.
(6) If credit is given for coursework, the grades are to be transferred as far as possible and included in the calculation of the overall grade. If this is not possible, e.g. in the case of incomparable grading systems, the note "credited" is included. The credit will be marked on the certificate. The student has to submit the documents required for the crediting.
The chairperson of the examination board is responsible for the crediting and the decision on the existence of a significant difference. The responsible subject representatives and framework examination regulations subject representatives are to be heard before decisions are made on crediting. Rejection decisions must be justified in writing. In all other respects, § 14 Para. 8 shall apply.
8 Crediting is no longer possible if the student has already taken an examination in the course or module in question.

§ 25 Master's Thesis
In the last semester of study, the student must write a Master's thesis. The Master's thesis should demonstrate that the candidate is capable of independently working on a practice-oriented task from his/her field of study within a specified period of time, both in its subject-specific details and in the interdisciplinary contexts, using scientific and practical methods. 2.
The topic of the Master's thesis can be issued and initially supervised by any full-time or part-time doctoral professor who can be appointed as an examiner in accordance with § 15. At the candidate's request, the Examination Committee may also appoint a doctoral lecturer entrusted with corresponding tasks as the first or second supervisor in accordance with § 15 Paragraph 2. In any case, at least one of the supervisors must be a full-time or part-time professor. 3.
The Master's thesis may be carried out in an institution outside the university with the consent of the chairperson of the examination committee if he/she can be adequately supervised there. The candidate must be given the opportunity to make suggestions regarding the subject area of the Master's thesis and the supervising person.
Upon request, the chairperson of the examination committee shall ensure that a candidate receives a topic for the Master's thesis in good time. As a rule, the Master's thesis is to be written in English or German. Exceptions to this rule must be approved by the Examination Committee. 5.
The Master's thesis can also be admitted in the form of a group work, if the contribution of the individual to be evaluated as an examination performance is clearly distinguishable and assessable due to the specification of sections, page numbers or other objective criteria that allow a clear delimitation and fulfills the requirements according to paragraph 2.

§ 26 Admission to the Master's thesis
(1) Students may be admitted to a Master's thesis at DTMD University if they have
a) has acquired at least 65 credits in the compulsory and elective compulsory modules in his or her previous studies;
b) fulfills the admission requirements according to § 4, §§ 17 ff. and
c) is registered at DTMD University for the corresponding course of study or is admitted as a second student;
2. the application for admission is to be submitted to the Examinations Office via the Student Handbook in the virtual university campus of DTMD University or, in justified individual cases, in writing. As a rule, it should be submitted before the end of the second semester. The application must be accompanied by the following documents, if they have not been submitted earlier:
a) proof of the admission requirements mentioned in paragraph 1;
b) a declaration of previous attempts to work on a Master's thesis and to pass the Master's examination in the same degree program. The application should be accompanied by a statement of which examiner is willing to issue and supervise the Master's thesis. The student must provide proof of the timely receipt of the application.
3) The application for admission can be withdrawn in writing until the announcement of the decision on the application without counting the number of possible examination attempts.
The chairperson of the examination board and, in cases of doubt, the examination board shall decide on admission. Admission shall be refused if
a) the requirements specified in paragraph 1 are not met, or
b) the documents are incomplete or
c) the candidate has definitively failed a module examination of the course of study provided for in Annex 1 or has lost his/her entitlement to the examination by missing a deadline for repetition.

§ 27 Issue and Processing of the Master's Thesis
The Master's thesis is issued by the chairperson of the examination committee. The date on which the chairperson of the examination committee announces the topic set by the supervisor of the Master's thesis to the candidate shall be deemed to be the date of issue; the date shall be recorded in the files. 2.
The processing time (period from issue to submission of the Master's thesis) shall be at least two months and may not exceed three months. The topic and the assignment must be such that the Master's thesis can be completed within the allotted time. In exceptional cases, the chairperson of the examination committee may extend the processing period by up to four weeks on the basis of a justified application submitted before the deadline. The supervisor of the Master's thesis should be heard on the application. 3.
The topic of the Master's thesis can only be returned once and only within the first two weeks of the processing period without giving reasons. A return of the topic of the second Master's thesis within the deadlines mentioned in sentence 1 is only permissible if the student did not make use of this possibility when writing his or her first Master's thesis.
4 In the case of a physical disability or pregnancy of the candidate, § 17 paragraph 17 shall apply accordingly.

§ Section 28 Submission and assessment of the Master's thesis
1 The Master's thesis must be submitted to the Examinations Office by the deadline in duplicate in bound form and additionally in single form on an electronically readable data carrier in PDF format. Instead of submitting the thesis on an electronically readable data carrier, it can also be uploaded to the virtual university campus in PDF format. Submission by a method not known to the Examination Committee is excluded. The time of submission is to be recorded; in the case of delivery of the thesis by mail, the time of posting at the post office is decisive.
The Master's thesis must be accompanied by an assurance from the candidates that they have written the thesis - in the case of a group thesis, the correspondingly marked part of the thesis - independently and that they have not used any sources other than those indicated; the assurance of independent preparation must also be given for supplied data sets, drawings, sketches or graphic representations. If this assurance is missing or if the assurance is intentionally submitted incorrectly, the thesis is deemed to have been failed. Master's theses submitted after the deadline are deemed to have been failed.
As a rule, the Master's thesis is evaluated by two examiners. The grade (numerical value) of the Master's thesis is formed from the arithmetic mean of the evaluation of the two examiners, provided that the difference is not more than 2.0. If the difference is more than 2.0 or if the thesis is graded "insufficient" by only one of the two examiners, the chairperson of the examination committee will appoint a third person authorized to examine to grade the Master's thesis; in this case, the grade of the Master's thesis will be formed from the arithmetic mean of the two better grades; however, the Master's thesis can only be graded as "sufficient" or better if at least two grades are "sufficient" or better. For the calculation of the grade of the Master's thesis, § 23 applies accordingly.

§ 29 Repetition of the Master's thesis
(1) A failed Master's thesis may be repeated once.
A second repetition of the Master's thesis is excluded.

§ 30 Colloquium
1 The colloquium complements the Master's thesis and is to be evaluated independently. It serves to determine whether the candidate is capable of orally presenting and independently justifying the results of the Master's thesis, its subject-related foundations, its interdisciplinary connections and its extra-subject-related references, as well as assessing its significance for practice. In doing so, the candidate should also discuss the topic of the Master's thesis with the candidate.
The colloquium consists of a short presentation of the Master's thesis and a subsequent professional discussion.
3. only those candidates can be admitted to the colloquium who
a) has demonstrated the prerequisites for admission to the Master's thesis as specified in § 27, but is registered as a student or has been admitted as a second student in accordance with § 6 only when admitted to the colloquium for the first time;
b) has acquired at least 65 credits in compulsory and elective modules in his/her previous studies, and
c) the Master's thesis has been evaluated with at least "sufficient",
4. the application for admission must be addressed to the chairperson of the examination board. The application must be accompanied by evidence of the admission requirements mentioned in sentence 1, if they are not already available to the Examination Committee; furthermore, a declaration of previous attempts to take the corresponding examinations and whether an admission of listeners is objected to must be enclosed. The candidate can also apply for admission to the colloquium when registering for the Master's thesis; in this case, admission to the colloquium will take place as soon as all the necessary evidence and documents have been submitted to the examination board. The admission to the colloquium and its refusal shall be governed by § 27 accordingly. 5.
The colloquium shall be conducted and evaluated as an oral examination in accordance with the requirements of §§ 20, 24. It lasts about sixty minutes per candidate and is conducted by the first or second examiner of the Master's thesis or by the first examiner and another examiner or assessor. The colloquium can also be conducted as a group examination by an examiner with an assessor or several examiners (collegial examination). Here, too, one of the examiners should be the first or second examiner of the respective Master's thesis. In justified exceptional cases, the examination committee may deviate from the requirement of the examining first or second examiner. The reasons for this are to be recorded in the files. 6.
6 The colloquium may be repeated once.
If the candidate who has failed the colloquium for the first time fails to re-register within three years, the examination entitlement shall lapse, unless the candidate is not responsible for the failure to meet the deadline. The necessary determination shall be made by the Examination Committee.
In the case of a physical disability of the candidate, § 17 paragraph 17 shall apply accordingly.
 

§ Section 31 Passing and failing the Master's examination
(1) The Master's examination is passed if all module examinations prescribed by these examination regulations have been passed, the Master's thesis and the colloquium have each been assessed as at least "sufficient" and 120 credits have been acquired.
The Master's examination is finally failed if one of the examinations of the course of study, the Master's thesis or the colloquium, as prescribed in Annex 1, is deemed to have been finally "failed" and a repetition of this examination is no longer possible. Students who have definitively failed the Master's examination will be exmatriculated immediately. 3.
If the Master's examination has been definitively failed, the Examination Committee shall, upon application by the student and upon presentation of the relevant evidence and the certificate of exmatriculation, issue a certificate containing the examinations successfully completed, their grades and the credit points earned as well as the examination achievements still missing and indicating that the Master's examination has not been passed.

§ 32 Completion of the Program, Determination of the Final Grade
(1) The Master's degree program shall be deemed to have been successfully completed by those students who have successfully participated in all modules required for the degree program in accordance with the subject-specific regulations and have acquired 120 credits.
2) For the evaluation of the Master's examination, an overall grade is calculated, which is composed of the grades of the examinations during the course of study according to § 23 as well as the grade of the Master's thesis according to § 28 and the colloquium according to § 30.
The overall grade of the Master's examination is the arithmetic mean of all module grades. The evaluation of the subjects subject to examination accounts for 65/90, the grade of the Master's thesis and the colloquium for 25/90 of the final grade. The overall grade of the Master's thesis and colloquium is made up of 1/4 of the grade of the colloquium and 3/4 of the grade of the Master's thesis.
The calculation of the overall grade of the Master's examination is based on the same principle as the calculation of the module grades. § 23 shall apply accordingly.
5 The overall grade for the Master's examination shall be assigned an ECTS/ECVET grading table § 23 paragraph 7 in addition to the grade.

§ 33 Master's Certificate and Master's Certificate
1 A certificate shall be issued within four weeks after the last examination for the successful completion of the Master's examination.
2 The certificate shall show
a) the modules taken with the corresponding credit points and the grade achieved in each case;
b) the topic of the Master's thesis, the associated credit points and the grade achieved;
c) the colloquium, the associated number of credit points and the grade achieved, and
d) the overall grade determined in accordance with § 32.
The grades mentioned under a. to d. are shown as decimal grades with one digit behind the decimal point and in brackets as verbal grades according to § 23 paragraph 5.
Examination achievements which have been credited in accordance with § 24 shall be indicated on the certificate. 4.
4 The certificate shall bear the date on which the last examination was taken. It shall be signed by the chairperson of the examination board. 5.
5 At the same time as the certificate, the student will receive a Master's certificate confirming that he or she has passed the Master's examination. This document certifies the award of the academic degree according to § 3. The certificate shall be signed by the President or a Vice-Rector of DTMD University. It shall bear the date of the certificate.


§ 34 Diploma Supplement
1 At the beginning of the semester following the successful completion of the Master's examination, the student shall receive a Diploma Supplement.
The Diploma Supplement contains information on the course of study, its prerequisites and contents, the grading system and the type of degree. It is supplemented by information about the DTMD University and the Luxembourg study system.
The ECTS/ECVET grading table determined for the respective degree program is additionally included in the Diploma Supplement.

§ 35 Inspection of examination papers
After the announcement of the grading of written examination papers, the examinees have the opportunity to inspect them. Various dates are offered for the inspection. These shall be announced to the candidates in a suitable manner.

§ Section 36 Deception and breach of regulations
(1) If students attempt to influence the result of an individual performance by deception, for example by using unauthorized aids, the individual performance in question may - depending on the severity of the deception attempt - be graded as "failed" (in the case of ungraded individual performances) or "insufficient" (5.0) (in the case of graded individual performances). Anyone who disturbs the acceptance of individual performances can be excluded from the continuation of the performance of the individual performance by the respective lecturer or supervisor after a warning; in this case, the individual performance in question is deemed to have been assessed as "failed" (in the case of ungraded individual performances) or "insufficient" (5.0) (in the case of graded individual performances). The reasons for the exclusion shall be recorded on file. 2.
If applicable, the university's internal guidelines for the performance of examinations must be observed. A violation of these guidelines may be considered as cheating. 3.
3. whoever intentionally violates a regulation of these examination regulations concerning the deception of examination performances or, if applicable, internal university guidelines for the performance of examination performances, may be subject to sanctions. In the event of multiple or particularly serious attempts at deception, the candidate's study contract may be terminated and he/she may be exmatriculated. 4.
Decisions shall be made by the examination board, in the cases referred to in paragraph 3 with the involvement of the university management. Incriminating decisions shall be communicated to the persons concerned in writing without delay and reasons shall be given. Before a decision is made, the persons concerned shall be given the opportunity to comment.

§ Section 37 Invalidity of Examinations
(1) If the student has cheated in an examination and this fact only becomes known after the certificate or the attestation pursuant to Section 31 (3) has been issued, the examination board may subsequently correct the result and, if applicable, the grades for those individual performances in which the student cheated and declare the examination wholly or partially failed.
(2) If the requirements for admission to a module in the context of which an examination was taken were not fulfilled without the student intending to deceive himself or herself, and if this fact only becomes known after the certificate or the attestation pursuant to Section 31 (3) has been issued, this defect shall be remedied by passing the examination. If the student has intentionally obtained admission unlawfully, the examination board shall decide on the legal consequences. 3.
The student shall be given the opportunity to comment before a decision is made. 4.
4 The incorrect certificate, the Master's degree certificate and the Diploma Supplement or the incorrect certificate according to § 31 paragraph 3 shall be withdrawn and, if necessary, reissued.

§ Section 38 Withdrawal of the Master's degree
The Master's degree may be revoked if it is subsequently found that it was obtained by deception or if essential requirements for the award were erroneously considered to have been met. § Section 37 shall apply accordingly. The Examination Board shall be responsible for the decision.

§ Section 39 Provisions on a joint Master's degree
(Joint Master Program, in short joint degree)
(1) The DTMD offers Master's programs in joint supervision with a foreign university (Joint Master Programs). Such a jointly supervised master's degree program with a foreign university - Joint Master Program - requires that
a) an agreement on the joint supervision of master students has been concluded with the foreign university and
b) the admission to the Master's program has been made in accordance with the DTMD University or the university with which a corresponding agreement for the implementation of a Joint Master's Program has been made.
2. the master's thesis can be carried out and submitted both at the DTMD University and at the foreign university with which a corresponding contract for the implementation of a Joint Master Program exists.
3. within the framework of the Joint Master Program, students shall study a maximum of 2 semesters (1 year) at the partner university.
4. grades shall be determined according to the regulations of the university at which the respective part of the study program is completed. The respective other university/institution determines the equivalent grades according to its regulations.
During the preparation of the Master's thesis, supervision is provided by one university lecturer of the DTMD University and one university lecturer of the foreign university. If the Master's thesis has been accepted at DTMD University, it shall be sent to the foreign university for approval on the progress of the procedure. If the foreign university gives its consent, the defense of the Master's thesis will take place at DTMD University. In this case, in addition to the foreign supervisor, instead of a member of the DTMD examination board, another member of the foreign university who is authorized to conduct examinations may also be a member of the examination board. In Luxembourg, the joint examination board is always chaired by a DTMD university lecturer.
(6) If the Master's thesis has been accepted at the foreign university, it will be forwarded to the examination board to which these regulations apply for approval of the progress of the procedure. If the committee gives its approval, the examination shall take place at the foreign university in accordance with the regulations of the foreign university.
After the successful completion of a joint Master's program, the DTMD University and the foreign university shall issue a joint certificate of the Master of Science degree. This certificate shall bear such signatures and seals as are required by the regulations of the DTMD University and those of the foreign university. A joint certificate may also be replaced by individual certificates issued by the DTMD University and the foreign university, indicating that the two certificates together constitute a joint Master's certificate. If the right to use a post-graduate Master's degree is acquired, this shall be indicated in a suitable place on the certificate.

§ 40 Entry into force and publication
These Examination Regulations shall enter into force with effect from 20.11.2019. They will be published in an appropriate manner on the virtual university campus of the DTMD University.