Defence of the Master's Thesis
Prerequisite to registering for the study-concluding defence of the Master's Thesis (Compulsory Module with 2,5 ECTS) is the positive completion of all other compulsory and elective modules as well as a positive grade on the Master's Thesis.
- Follow the strict rules when submitting the Master's Thesis, published on the website of the Examination Office. The assessments/reviews must be received by the Examination Office at the latest one month before the defence.
- The Defence of the Master Thesis is evaluated by an oral exam before an Examination Board, consisting of three persons.
- As soon as the grade appears in lfu:online you receive the form for the registration for the study-concluding defence from the Examination Office: the Examination Board is selected by the student, in consultation with the supervisor(s) according to these requirements.
- The student has to arrange a room for the defence (by email to fss-technik@uibk.ac.at).
- The Examination Office will obtain the signature of the Dean of Studies.
- At least one week prior to the defence you have to send a copy of your Master’s Thesis (hardcopy or digital) to the examiners and to the chair.
- The Master Defence will be conducted in English.
Duration of the Defence
- Presentation of the Master’s Thesis (15 Minutes)
- Questions regarding the Master’s Thesis and topics closely related to the Master’s Thesis (30 Minutes)