Deregistration

Automatic deregistration

De-registration takes place automatically at the latest at the end of the semester in which a graduate has successfully completed their last examination. However, de-registration is also possible at an earlier date upon request. Student status ends with de-registration.

• Students must apply for de-registration via the → Online Service Center in good time before completing or giving up their studies.
• Upon de-registration, all items provided by the university must be handed in. The handing over of the documents by the Examination Office depends on whether this obligation has been fulfilled.

Forced de-registration

Forced de-registration is usually involuntary and less pleasant. It comes into force, for example, if a relevant examination - and therefore the degree programme - has been definitively failed. Unless the student changes their degree programme.

Students can also be de-registered if they have not re-registered for further studies before the start of a semester or academic year without being on leave of absence.

Health insurance cover

In the event of de-registration due to passing or failing a final examination or failure to re-register, health insurance cover ends one month after the end of the semester for which the student was last enrolled. In the event of de-registration for other reasons, health insurance cover ends at the end of the current semester.

But don't worry: if you familiarise yourself with the most important regulations in advance, inform yourself in good time in case of doubt and make use of the available support options in good time if necessary, there is no need to be afraid of nasty surprises.