Please note that this is only a translation of the most important information of the German text of the "Leave of absence due to illness"- only the full German version is legally binding.

Leave of absence due to illness

A leave of absence due to illness can only be granted if according to a physician the student is unable to attend the lecture period for at least six weeks.

Please submit the following documents:

  • Leave of absence request form(317.2 KB)
  • Medical certificate issued by a specialist, stating that the person to be granted leave of absence is not fit for study in the semester to be granted leave of absence (the original)

You may submit your request for a leave of absence either in person or in writing to the Registrar´s office. Please note the deadlines.