Handouts from the Quality Management and Legal Affairs Section

No. 1: Crediting Coursework and Examinations from External Institutions (PDF)—Issue May 2017

This handout outlines the current legal principles governing the recognition of coursework and examinations from external institutions. It also contains case examples, possible solutions, and a checklist to help you improve your own practice in the examinations boards.

No. 2: Scope and Procedure for an Application for Reconsideration and Appeal in the Area of Studies and Teaching (information for students) (PDF)—Issue September 2021

This handout is for students. It provides guidance to those who believe that a decision of the University of Hamburg has violated their rights.

No. 3: Scope and Procedure for an Application for Reconsideration and Appeal in the Area of Studies and Teaching (information for the faculties) (PDF)—Issue May 2017

This handout explains the significance and procedure of reconsideration proceedings in examination matters.

No. 4: Calculation of Deadlines (PDF)—Issue December 2014

This handout explains how deadlines are determined in administrative procedures.

No. 5: Module Handbooks (PDF)—Issue August 2019

This handout contains detailed information on the purposes of modular degree programs. It explains the standards and legal principles underlying the modular system and provides templates to help you write module descriptions.

No. 6: Examination Boards and Doctoral Committees (PDF)—Issue May 2017

This handout provides an overview of regulations governing the work of examination boards and doctoral committees and outlines their responsibilities in the context of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and doctoral studies. It also points out areas where action will be required if the examination regulations are revised and provides our own legal assessment of such a situation.

No. 7: Studying Part-Time (PDF)—Issue December 2014

This handout explains the legal and administrative principles and prerequisites for studying part-time at the University of Hamburg.

No. 8: Introducing New Degree Programs (PDF)—Issue November 2021

This handout provides comprehensive information on how new degree programs are introduced at the University of Hamburg. It explains the individual steps involved in introducing a new degree program, lists the involved parties, and outlines the criteria and regulations to be observed.

No. 9: Advancing Existing Degree Programs—Procedures and Criteria (PDF)—Issue November 2021

Have you gotten to know a degree program at the University of Hamburg during the past semesters as a teacher, module coordinator, or program director and would you like to advance the program based on your own experiences and ideas? We are glad that you have come across this handout.

No. 10: Discontinuation of Degree Programs (PDF)—Issue November 2021

This handout is for staff of the various offices for academic affairs and researchers who are preparing and coordinating the discontinuation of an existing degree program. As a supplement to the standard process that was developed collaboratively by the head offices for academic affairs in the faculties and the vice president for studies and teaching, it explains the individual steps and answers frequently asked questions about discontinuing degree programs.

No. 11: Multiple-Choice Tests (PDF)—Issue October 2020

This handout for teachers and examiners explains the legal framework and requirements governing the use of multiple-choice examinations.

No. 12: Conduct toward Students Suffering from Acute Illness during Examination Periods (PDF)—Issue July 2015

This handout for members and chairs of the examinations board and staff of the various offices for academic affairs provides guidance on dealing with students suffering from acute illness during examination periods.

The Center for Academic Advising is now responsible for this topic. Contact the center for further information.

No. 13: Designing and Producing Transcripts, Certificates, and Diplomas for the University of Hamburg (PDF)—Issue October 2019

This handout is for employees of the academic advising offices or examination management who produce, distribute, or generally work with transcripts, certificates, and diplomas.

No. 15: Cheating in Examinations (PDF)—Issue July 2017

This handout is a guide for teachers, proctors, members of examinations boards, and staff of the various offices for academic affairs on dealing with cheating in examinations.

No. 17: Maternity Protection Regulations for Expectant and Nursing Mothers during Studies (information for female students) (PDF)—Issue July 2019

This policy handout from Section 31: Quality Management and Legal Affairs is for students and gives them an overview of the protective legislation for expectant or nursing mothers and its implementation at the University of Hamburg.

No. 16: Maternity Protection Regulations for Expectant and Nursing Mothers during Studies (information for the faculties) (PDF)—Issue July 2019

This handout gives examiners, members of the examination boards, and employees of the academic offices an overview of maternity protection measures for expectant or nursing mothers during their studies and explains the processes put in place by the competent institutions at the University of Hamburg.

No. 18: Examination Eligibility, Eligibility under Law, and Membership in Examinations Board (PDF)—Issue June 2019

The handout primarily provides examiners; members of examination, doctoral, and habilitation boards; and employees of the academic offices with an overview of the legal basis of examination eligibility, eligibility under law, and membership in examinations boards and the structure thereof for each group of people.