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Exams

Please note: When you register for courses, you are not automatically registered for the exams – you need to sign-up for them within the respective period. Below you'll find all the necessary information as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

Here are the key dates for your exams:

Winter semester:

  • Exam registration period: early to mid-November
  • Exam period: mid-January to mid-February

Summer semester:

  • Exam registration period: early to mid-May
  • Exam period: beginning to end of July

The examination period ("Prüfungszeitraum") starts right after the lecture period. You can also find all relevant dates here and in the Official Academic Calendar (available in German).

Questions you might have about your exams

The final grade of a module usually consists of only one grade.

There is no grade or „partial“ grade for attendance.

Most written exams take place at the end of the semester during the official examination period.

Some degree programmes or courses also use alternative forms of assessment, or a combination of different assessment methods (e.g. presentations, group works or seminar papers, art works).

Assessment types in subject areas such as architecture or design may vary, with some assessments taking place during the semester.

Please ask the lecturer for each of your classes how your grades will be determined.

Registration is done via PRIMUSS.

A comprehensive manual on how to register for your exams on PRIMUSS can be downloaded here.

Please make sure to bring the following documents to the exam:

  • Student ID card
  • Passport or identity card
  • Matrikelnummer (your enrolment number can be found on the information sheet "Zulassungsbescheid" you received during the Orientation Days OR on PRIMUSS)

Your teachers will inform you in case you need to bring more documents.

Exact exam dates and times will be published shortly before the exam period by each department individually. Please observe the departmental websites and ask your buddy/mentor for advice, if necessary.

Exam results are published online on:
February 14th* (winter semester)
July 27th* (summer semester)

*Dates may change due to weekends. Exact dates can be found in the German academic calendar .

Where can I see my results?

A Transcript of Records will be issued by the examination office no later than 4 weeks after the assessment period has finished. You can download your transcript in your PRIMUSS Account. HM does not automatically send a transcript to your home university.

For questions concerning the Transcript of Records, please contact the examination office of HM.

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