Exams
The exams take place in the summer and winter semesters during the first two lecture-free weeks. In addition, retake dates for the exams in the basic modules are offered in the summer semester.
The registration period for the central exams begins four weeks before the respective exam date and ends one week before this date.
For students of the PO 2018 and earlier
- with a start of studies BEFORE the winter semester 2025/26
- who have NOT yet taken the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT)
It applies to you that the OOPT must be passed
- BEFORE you can attend any of the language practice courses.
Next date: Please inquire about an appointment at the student office.
Detailed information on the language skills exams as well current exam dates can be found here.
Basic Module I is completed with a portfolio. If you have further questions about the portfolio or the old exam please contact the responsible person.
Responsible: Dr. Simon Thomson E-Mail
Introduction to English Language and Linguistics
Basic Module II - Linguistics is completed with a written exam.
Date: 28 July and 15 September 2025
Place: ZIM (building 25.41)
Time: s. HIS-LSF
Please be in front of the building 30 minutes before the start time. Entry will be 15 minutes before the exam starts. You will be called by name and shown to the rooms.
Please bring with you: your ID card, your student card, your university-username and password, a pen, and a bottle of water if you like.
We wish you much success with your exam.
You can view the results within 7 days after the exam date via the student portal (outside the campus grounds with your VPN access)
Registration for the exam is done via the student portal and is available about four weeks before the exam date. The registration deadline and resignation deadline ends one week before the exam date.
Due to organizational reasons, you will be informed about the exact time and place at least 6 days before the exam date via the student portal.
Information and Forms for resignation and actions in case of sickness:
Homepage for the Student- and exam administration.
Introduction to English Literature
Basic Module III - Literary Studies is completed with a written exam.
Date: 30 July and 17 September
Place: ZIM (building 25.41)
Time: s. HIS-LSF
Please be in front of the building 30 minutes before the start time. Entry will be 15 minutes before the exam starts. You will be called by name and shown to the rooms.
Please bring with you: your ID card, your student card, your university-username and password, a pen, and a bottle of water if you like.
We wish you much success with your exam.
You can view the results usually four weeks after the exam date via the student portal (outside the campus grounds with your VPN access).
Registration for the exam is done via the student portal and is available about four weeks before the exam date. The registration deadline and resignation deadline ends one week before the exam date.
Due to organizational reasons, you will be informed about the exact time and place at least 6 days before the exam date via the student portal.
Information and Forms for resignation and actions in case of sickness:
Homepage for the Student- and exam administration.
The final exam for this module consists of two partial term papers.
You can find more information on the Methods of Academic Writing and Research Module here.