Every course you take, whether part of your official program or an individual choice, requires an exam to assess your understanding and award credit.

Exams are graded on a scale of 18 (minimum passing grade) to 30 (highest possible grade), with the opportunity to earn the distinction of "cum laude" for exceptional performance. Some courses may also include periodic assessments that contribute to your final grade.

Passing an exam earns you the designated ECTS credits for that course.

Exams are held throughout the semester and are announced publicly in advance. The specific format and procedures will vary depending on the course and how it's taught. Some courses may have limited exam dates due to scheduling constraints. If you fail an exam in such a course, you might need to retake the entire course.

Written exams can involve various formats, such as the submission of papers, quizzes or multiple-choice tests, and so on.. Oral exams are conducted publicly.

To be eligible to take exams, you must::

  • Be enrolled in the approved study program ("the study plan").
  • Have a certificate of attendance, if required by the specific course.
  • Meet any compulsory exam order requirements.
  • Have paid all required tuition fees.

Taking an exam without meeting all these requirements will result in the exam being invalidated. You will be notified in writing if this happens.

Once you pass an exam, you cannot retake it.

Failing an exam will be reflected on your transcript as "withdrawn" or "failed", but you won't receive a numerical grade. This notation doesn't affect your overall GPA.

Remember to bring your university transcript if available (Libretto universitario) and approved study plan (if requested) to your exams.