Decision 17.11.2020 Academic Affairs Committee
Amendments 26 October 2021, 16 November 2021 and 5 April 2022 included
Under the Aalto University General Regulations on Teaching and Studying (section 43), Aalto University issues the following degree regulations for bachelor's and master's degree.
1 General provisions
Section 1. Organisation of education leading to a degree
The education leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees is organised as provided in section 3 of the Aalto University (hereinafter referred to as ‘the university’) General Regulations for Teaching and Studying and in the present regulations.
Section 2. Director of degree programme and person in charge of a study module
The director of the degree programme is in charge of the planning, execution, assessment and development of the programme.
Each study module has a person in charge of developing and implementing its teaching.
The university may issue further provisions on the role and duties of the director of the degree programme and the person in charge of the study module.
Section 3. Beginning studies
The university grants a right to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in accordance with its admissions criteria.
Students begin their studies towards a degree after accepting a student place at the university.
For students admitted to the university to pursue both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, the right to pursue a master's degree starts when they have completed the bachelor’s degree. The pursuit of studies may require a valid right to study as defined in the curriculum
Section 4. Expiry of study attainments
As a rule, study attainments and study modules may be counted towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree for a maximum of seven years after their date of completion. On reasonable grounds, the school may count also older credits towards the degree. In the case of students granted an extension to their right to study, any study attainments that count towards the degree requirements remain valid for the duration of the extension.
The compulsory language studies included in the degree do not expire.
Credits for an approved thesis do not expire.v
2 Bachelor’s degree
Section 5. Aims of the bachelor’s degree
Studies leading to a bachelor’s degree shall provide students with
1) knowledge of the fundamentals of the studies included in the degree programme and prerequisites for following developments in the field of study;
2) the knowledge and skills needed for scientific thinking and scientific working methods or the knowledge and skills needed for artistic work;
3) the knowledge and skills needed for studies leading to a master’s degree and for continuous learning;
4) the capacity for applying the acquired knowledge and skills to work; and
5) adequate language and communication skills.
The education shall be based on research or artistic activity and professional practices in the field. The detailed learning outcomes of degree programmes are described in their curricula.
The learning outcomes take into account the multidisciplinary nature of Aalto University.
Section 6. Scope and structure of the bachelor’s degree
The bachelor’s degree consists of the following study modules, the combined scope of which is 180 credits:
- core studies of the degree programme, including language and communication studies
- studies towards the major, which includes a thesis and a maturity essay
- studies towards the minor, and
- elective studies.
The above study modules include a total of 60 credits worth of basic and intermediate studies, of which basic studies must account for a minimum of 25 credits. The bachelor´s thesis with thesis seminar are together 10 credits in scope. Elective studies may be used to compose an additional minor study module.
The study modules of degrees providing professional qualifications may differ from the above-stated, as separately provided elsewhere.
The bachelor’s degree may incorporate a work placement (practical training), whose content and scope is specified in the curriculum.
The bachelor’s degree may incorporate studies abroad. They may form a minor for the student, as defined in the curriculum.
The education for the bachelor’s degree shall be organised in a manner that allows the student to earn the degree in three academic years of full-time study.
The field-specific degree structures below specify the amount of credits included in the different study modules.
The structure of degrees in programmes carried out through national or international collaboration or in Aalto University multidisciplinary degree programmes may differ from the field-specific degree structures indicated in sections 6a through 6e below.
Students whose completed degree studies demonstrate excellent knowledge of the field may receive recognition with the commendation 'Completed with Honours’ included in their degree certificate (16 November 2021). The university issues separate provisions on the awarding of commendations.
Section 6a. Bachelor of Science (Economics and Business Administration) degree structure (until 31 July 2022)
The Bachelor of Science (Economics and Business Administration) consists of the following study modules:
- core studies: 78 credits, which includes 18 credits of language and communication studies
- studies towards the major: 54 credits
- studies towards the minor: 18–30 credits
- elective studies: 18–30 credits
The Bachelor of Science (Economics and Business Administration) in the Bachelor Programme in Economics consists of the following study modules:
- core studies: 81 credits, which includes 12 credits of language and communication studies
- studies towards the major: 60 credits
- studies towards the minor: 24–30 credits
- elective studies: 9–15 credits
Section 6a. Bachelor of Science (Economics and Business Administration) degree structure (from 1 August 2022)
The Bachelor of Science (Economics and Business Administration) consists of the following study modules:
• core studies: 80-90 credits, which includes 11-18 credits of language and communication studies
• studies towards the major: 50-60 credits
• studies towards the minor: 18–30 credits
• elective studies: 10-24credits
The combined scope of the core studies and studies towards the major shall be 130–140 credits, and the combined scope of the minor and elective studies 40–50 credits.
(16 November 2021) (5 April 2022)
Section 6b. Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) degree structure (until 31 July 2022)
The Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) consists of the following study modules:
- general studies: 26 credits, which includes 9 credits of language and communication studies
- studies towards the major: 111 credits
- studies towards the minor: 15–43 credits, as chosen by the student
- elective studies: a maximum of 28 credits, depending on the scope of the minor
Section 6b. Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) degree structure (from 1 August 2022)
The Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) consists of the following study modules:
- general studies: 26 credits, which includes 9 credits of language and communication studies
- studies towards the major: 111 credits
- studies towards the minor: 18–43 credits, as chosen by the student
- elective studies: a maximum of 25 credits, depending on the scope of the minor
(16 November 2021)
Section 6c. Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) degree structure (for students majoring in Art Education) (until 1 July 2022)
For students majoring in Art Education, the Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) degree consists of the following study modules:
- general studies: 26 credits, which includes 9 credits of language and communication studies
- studies towards the major: 86 credits
- pedagogical studies for teachers: 25 credits
- studies towards the minor: 15–43 credits, as chosen by the student
- elective studies: a maximum of 28 credits, depending on the scope of the minor
Art Education majors may include an extensive 60-credit minor in their degree, provided that it grants them a dual qualification.
In such cases, the extent of the major is 69 credits, and the student uses, in addition to the actual studies towards the minor, also the elective credits of the degree as studies towards the minor.
In other respects, the principles regarding the structure of the Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) degree shall apply.
Section 6c. Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) degree structure (for students majoring in Art Education) (from 1 August 2022)
For students majoring in Art Education, the Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) degree consists of the following study modules:
- general studies: 26 credits, which includes 9 credits of language and communication studies
- studies towards the major: 86 credits
- pedagogical studies for teachers: 25 credits
- studies towards the minor: 18–43 credits, as chosen by the student
- elective studies: a maximum of 25 credits, depending on the scope of the minor
(16 November 2021)
Art Education majors may include an extensive 60-credit minor in their degree, provided that it grants them a dual qualification.
In such cases, the extent of the major is 69 credits, and the student uses, in addition to the actual studies towards the minor, also the elective credits of the degree as studies towards the minor.
In other respects, the principles regarding the structure of the Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) degree shall apply.
Section 6d. Bachelor of Science (Technology) degree structure
The Bachelor of Science (Technology) consists of the following study modules:
- core studies: 65–70 credits, which includes 5 credits for language and communication studies
- studies towards the major: 60–75 credits
- studies towards the minor: 20–25 credits
- elective studies: 15–30 credits.
The combined scope of the core studies and studies towards the major shall be 130–140 credits and the combined scope of the minor and elective studies 40–50 credits.
Section 6e. Bachelor of Science (Architecture)/(Landscape Architecture) degree structure (until 31 July 2022)
The Bachelor of Science (Technology) consists of the following study modules:
- core studies: 23 credits, which includes 6 credits of language and communication studies
- studies towards the major: 117 credits
- studies towards the minor: 15–40 credits, as chosen by the student
- elective studies: a maximum of 25 credits, depending on the scope of the minor
Section 6e. Bachelor of Science (Architecture)/(Landscape Architecture) degree structure (from 1 August 2022)
The Bachelor of Science (Technology) consists of the following study modules:
- core studies: 23 credits, which includes 6 credits of language and communication studies
- studies towards the major: 126 credits
- studies towards the minor: 18-31 credits, as chosen by the student
- elective studies: a maximum of 13 credits, depending on the scope of the minor
16 November 2021
Section 7. Bachelor’s thesis
The bachelor’s degree includes a bachelor’s thesis and its associated bachelor’s thesis seminar.
Students receive academic advising during the thesis process.
The bachelor’s thesis is evaluated on a grading scale of 0(fail)/1(passable)/2(satisfactory)/3(good)/4(very good)/5(excellent) where 5 is the highest grade (16 November 2021).
The bachelor’s thesis is a public document. It shall be kept available in electronic form at the university.
As a rule, the bachelor’s thesis is written in the language of degree defined for the degree programme. For special reasons, students in a Finnish and/or Swedish-language degree programme may write their bachelor’s thesis in English.
The president or an individual delegated by the president may give further provisions on the bachelor’s thesis or its evaluation.
3 Master’s degree
Section 8. Aims of the master’s degree
Studies leading to a master’s degree shall provide students with
1) a good knowledge of the advanced studies of the master's programme;
2) the knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific knowledge and scientific methods, or the skills needed for independent and demanding artistic work;
3) the knowledge and skills needed when independently operating as an expert and developer of the field and collaborating internationally
4) the knowledge and skills needed for scientific or artistic doctoral education and lifelong learning;
5) good language and communication skills for work in the field and the skills to operate and collaborate in an international environment. The education shall be based on research or artistic activity and professional practices in the field.
The detailed learning outcomes of the degree programmes are described in their curricula. In addition to knowledge, the degree aims at giving students the skills needed in the world of work.
The learning outcomes take into account the multidisciplinary nature of Aalto University.
Section 8a. Aims of the Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) degree
The aim of the education leading to the degree of Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) is to provide students with:
1) a knowledge of the field of economics and business administration, including: a profound knowledge of the specialisation area of the master’s programme, and very good knowledge of any minors or corresponding study components included in the degree;
2) the ability to analyse and solve problems, including: the skills and knowledge needed in challenging managerial positions or positions requiring high-level expertise, or as an entrepreneur;
3) the ability for scientific thinking, including: the skills to produce and apply knowledge in the field of business administration and economics independently and those needed for doctoral education and continuous learning;
4) the ability to address issues from the point of views of ethics, sustainability, and international context;
5) excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Section 8b. Aims of the Master of Arts (Art and Design) degree
The aim of the education leading to the degree of Master of Arts (Art and Design) is to provide students with:
1) a good theoretical and general knowledge as well as artistic, ethical and practical expertise in their field of study, as well as a general knowledge of the field of arts;
2) the knowledge and skills needed to perform demanding and sustainable artistic work independently and to engage in multidisciplinary collaboration, as well as the knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific knowledge and scientific methods;
3) the skills to perform, both independently and collaboratively, demanding developmental, managerial and expert duties in the field, and the skills to collaborate internationally;
4) the knowledge and skills needed for education leading to a Doctor of Arts (Art and Design) degree and for continuous learning;
5) good language and communication skills for work in the field of arts and the skills to operate and collaborate in an international environment.
The education shall be based on scientific research and artistic activity and professional practices in the field.
Section 8c. Aims of the Master of Science (Technology) degree
The aim of the education leading to the degree of Master of Science (Technology) is to provide students with:
1) a knowledge of their field, i.e. an in-depth knowledge of the field of the major and the knowledge and skills to understand its problems from the point of view of users, technical and social systems, and the environment and ethics;
2) the skill to analyse and solve problems, i.e. the knowledge and skills needed for operating as an expert and developer of the field, also when operating in an international environment;
3) the ability for scientific thinking, i.e. the knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific knowledge and scientific methods independently;
4) the knowledge and skills needed for doctoral education and continuous learning;
5) the language and communication skills needed to follow the scientific developments in the field and to engage in scholarly communication in the field of science and technology.
The education shall be based on both scientific research and the professional practices of fields requiring expertise in science and technology.
Section 8d. Aims of the Master of Science (Architecture) and Master of Science (Landscape Architecture) degree
The aim of the education leading to the degree of Master of Science (Architecture) / (Landscape Architecture) is to provide students with:
1) a good knowledge of the advanced studies of the master's programme;
2) the knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific knowledge and scientific methods and the skills needed for independent and demanding artistic work;
3) the knowledge and skills to understand the problems of the field from the point of view of users and technical and social systems, as well as from that of the environment, while considering sustainability and ethics
4) the knowledge and skills needed to perform, both independently and collaboratively, demanding developmental, managerial and expert duties in the field, also when operating in an international environment;
5) good language and communication skills for work in the field and the skills to operate and collaborate in an international environment
6) the knowledge and skills needed for doctoral education and lifelong learning.
The education shall be based on artistic activity and on scientific research and the professional practices of fields requiring expertise in science and technology. In addition, the degree of Master of Science (Architecture) must meet the requirements set forth in Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (7 September 2005).
Section 9. Scope and structure of the master’s degree
The provisions set forth in this section and in the sections 9a through 9e below apply to master's degrees unless otherwise specified in section 11.
The master’s degree consists of the following study modules, the combined scope of which is 120 credits:
- Major studies or core studies of the degree programme
- Thesis, including the maturity essay
- Elective or compulsory minor
- Elective studies or alternative studies
The degree must include a minimum of 60 credits for advanced studies, which include a master’s thesis of 30 credits in scope. The scope of the thesis may be deviated from only by a separate decision, as provided in section 18 below. Elective studies or alternative studies may form an additional minor for the student.
The master’s degree education shall be so organised as to allow the student to earn the degree in two academic years of full-time study.
The study modules of degrees providing professional qualifications may differ from the above-stated, as separately provided elsewhere.
Students who have not demonstrated their language proficiency for the bachelor’s degree must demonstrate it for the master’s degree as specified below.
The master’s degree may incorporate a work placement (practical training), whose content and scope is specified in the curriculum.
Studies abroad may also be included in a master’s degree. They may form a minor for the student, as defined in the curriculum.
The field-specific degree structures below specify the amount of credits included in the different study modules. The structure of degrees in programmes carried out through national or international collaboration or in Aalto University multidisciplinary degree programmes may differ from the field-specific degree structures indicated in the sections 9a through 9e below.
Students whose completed degree studies demonstrate excellent knowledge of the field may receive recognition with the commendation 'Completed with Honours’ included in their degree certificate. The university issues separate provisions on the awarding of commendations.
Section 9a. Structure of the Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) degree (until 31 July 2022)
The Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) consists of the following study modules:
- Core studies of the degree programme: minimum of 50 credits, of which at least 33 are advanced studies
- Thesis, including a maturity essay: 30 credits
- Studies towards a minor or specialisation area: a minimum of 24 credits
- Elective studies: 12 credits
Section 9a. Structure of the Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) degree (from 1 August 2022)
The Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) consists of the following study modules:
- Core studies of the degree programme: 42-60 credits, of which at least 33 are advanced studies
- Thesis, including a maturity essay: 30 credits
- The degree programme structure may contain a compulsory minor with a minimum of 18 credits
- Elective studies: 30-36 credits depending on the scope of the core studies and, when applicable on the scope of the minor
If the degree programme contains a compulsory minor, the scope of the core studies is 42 credits. Otherwise, the scope of the core studies is 54–60 credits.
(16 November 2021)
Section 9b. Structure of the Master of Arts (Art and Design) degree
The Master of Arts (Art and Design) consists of the following study modules:
- General studies of the degree programme or major: 60 credits at the advanced studies level
- Thesis, including the maturity essay: 30 credits
- Elective studies or alternative studies: 30 credits
Section 9c. Structure of the Master of Arts (Art and Design) degree in the Master’s Programme in Art Education
The Master of Arts (Art and Design) degree in the Master's Programme in Art Education consists of the following study modules:
- General studies of the degree programme: 55 credits at the advanced studies level
- Thesis, including the maturity essay: 30 credits
- Pedagogical studies for teachers: 35 credits
The degree requirements set for the programme’s Upgrade Option, intended for professionals who are upgrading their prior qualifications by completing the Master’s Programme in Art Education, may be different from those of the general programme.
In other respects, the principles governing the structure of the Master of Arts (Art and Design) degree shall apply.
Section 9d. Structure of the Master of Science (Technology) degree
The Master of Science (Technology) consists of the following study modules:
- Studies towards the major: 40–65 credits, of which at least 30 are for advanced studies
- Thesis, including a maturity essay: 30 credits
- Elective or compulsory minor: 20–25 credits
- Elective studies: 25–30 credits The degree programme may include a compulsory minor.
Section 9e. Structure of the Master of Science (Architecture) and Master of Science (Landscape Architecture) degrees
The Master of Science (Architecture) and Master of Science (Landscape Architecture) each consist of the following study modules:
- General studies of the degree programme or major: 60 credits at the advanced studies level
- Thesis, including the maturity essay: 30 credits
- Elective studies or alternative studies: 30 credits
Section 10. Master’s thesis
Master’s degrees include a thesis.
The thesis includes a presentation. The school appoints a professor from the tenure-track system to be in charge of supervising the student’s thesis. When confirmed by the dean, the thesis supervisor may, for special reasons, be some other member of the school’s academic staff who has sufficient academic credentials and thesis supervision skills. (26 Oct 2021)
The school appoints one to two advisors for the student’s thesis. The professor or other individual in charge of supervising the thesis may also act as the thesis advisor. The thesis advisor shall hold at least a master’s degree. In the field of art and architecture, the second thesis advisor may also be some other expert in the field. (Typographical error in published version corrected on 15 September 2023)
Students may begin work on their theses at a suitable stage in their master’s studies after agreeing on the thesis topic with their thesis supervisors. The bachelor’s degree must be completed before beginning work on the master’s thesis. The thesis topic, thesis supervisor and thesis advisor are approved according to the decision-making procedures of the school.
The evaluation and approval of the master's thesis shall be requested in writing from the school.
The thesis is evaluated on, a grading scale of 0(fail)/1(passable)/2(satisfactory)/3(good)/4(very good)/5(excellent) where 5 is the highest grade (16 November 2021).
The approved thesis is a public document. It shall be kept available in electronic form at the university. The president or an individual delegated by the president may give further provisions concerning theses.
Section 11. Master’s degree structure in short programmes (60 or 90 cr) carried out through international collaboration
The scope of studies required for a master's degree in degree programmes organised through international cooperation as joint or double degree programmes is 60 or 90 credits, excluding certain degrees that provide special qualifications for specific duties or professions.
A master's degree of 60 credits in scope must include a minimum of 30 credits of advanced studies, of which 10–20 credits are for the master’s thesis.
A master's degree of 90 credits in scope must include a minimum of 45 credits of advanced studies, of which 15–30 credits are for the master’s thesis.
In short master’s programmes, the programme decides the scope and structure of the degree.
In other respects, the provisions on master’s degrees contained in the present degree regulations apply to short master’s programmes.
4 Language requirements
Section 12. Language requirements
In their studies for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or in some other manner, students must demonstrate that they have attained:
1) such proficiency in Finnish and Swedish as is required of civil servants in bilingual public agencies and organisations under section 6(1) of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003) and as is necessary for their field; and
2) such proficiency in at least one foreign language as is needed to follow developments in the field and to operate in an international environment.
The abovementioned proficiency requirements of subsection 1 do not apply to students who have been educated abroad or in a language other than Finnish or Swedish.
A partial or full exemption from the language proficiency requirements of subsection 1 may be granted by the school for special reasons.
Section 13. Students educated in Finnish or Swedish
Students whose language of primary and secondary education is Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate their proficiency as defined in sections 13a through 13c (below).
Section 13a. Bachelor’s degree (until 31 July 2022)
For a bachelor’s degree, students demonstrate proficiency in Finnish and Swedish by completing language and communications studies corresponding to the degree requirements and the maturity essay in their language of primary and secondary education.
For a bachelor’s degree, students in art and design and in technology demonstrate foreign language skills by completing communication and language studies in one foreign language, in accordance with the degree requirements; in business, the foreign language skills are demonstrated by completing the requisite communication and language studies in English and in one other foreign language.
Section 13a. Bachelor’s degree (from 1 August 2022)
For a bachelor’s degree, students demonstrate proficiency in Finnish and Swedish by completing language and communications studies corresponding to the degree requirements and the maturity essay in their language of primary and secondary education.
For a bachelor’s degree, students in art and design and in technology demonstrate foreign language skills by completing communication and language studies in one foreign language, in accordance with the degree requirements; in business, the foreign language skills are demonstrated by completing the requisite communication and language studies in English (16 November 2021).
Section 13b. Master’s degree
Students who have not demonstrated requisite language proficiency for a bachelor’s degree must demonstrate it for a master’s degree as follows:
To demonstrate proficiency in Finnish and Swedish: the student must write the maturity essay in his or her language of primary and secondary education and complete the language and communication studies according to the bachelor’s degree requirements.
To demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language: the student must complete the language and communication studies in a foreign language according to the degree requirements.
Section 13c. Maturity essay
For a bachelor’s degree, students shall write a maturity essay to demonstrate conversance with the field of their thesis as well as proficiency in Finnish or Swedish in accordance with the above section 12, subsection 1, paragraph 1.
For a master's degree, students shall write a maturity essay to demonstrate conversance with the field of their thesis. The maturity essay shall demonstrate proficiency in Finnish or Swedish in accordance with section 12, subsection 1, paragraph 1, if no demonstration was given for the student’s bachelor’s degree by writing a maturity essay.
Students who are required to demonstrate the proficiency referred to in section 12, subsection 1, paragraph 1 shall write the maturity essay in their language of education. Students not required to demonstrate this proficiency may write their maturity essay in Finnish, Swedish or English, provided the language is understood by the essay examiner.
Section 14. Students educated in a language other than Finnish or Swedish
Students whose language of education is other than Finnish or Swedish or have been educated abroad shall demonstrate their proficiency as defined in sections 14a through 14c (below).
Section 14a. Bachelor’s degree (until 31 July 2022)
Students educated in a language other than Finnish or Swedish shall complete the same amount of credits in language and communication studies for their degree as students in the corresponding degree programme do in Finnish or Swedish as their language of education, under section 12, subsection 1, paragraph 1.
Students in art and design and in technology demonstrate foreign language skills by completing communication and language studies in one foreign language, in accordance with the degree requirements; students in business demonstrate foreign language skills by completing the requisite communication and language studies in English and in one other foreign language.
Section 14a. Bachelor’s degree (from 1 August 2022)
Students educated in a language other than Finnish or Swedish shall complete the same amount of credits in language and communication studies for their degree as students in the corresponding degree programme do in Finnish or Swedish as their language of education, under section 12, subsection 1, paragraph 1.
Students in art and design and in technology demonstrate foreign language skills by completing communication and language studies in one foreign language, in accordance with the degree requirements; students in business demonstrate foreign language skills by completing the requisite communication and language studies in English (16 November 2021).
Section 14b. Master’s degree
Students who have not demonstrated the requisite language proficiency for a bachelor’s degree must demonstrate it for a master’s degree as follows:
either by completing three (3) credits of language and communication studies corresponding to the degree requirements in one foreign language, or by completing three (3) credits of language and communication studies in Finnish or Swedish.
Section 14c. Maturity essay
For a bachelor’s degree, students shall write a maturity essay to demonstrate conversance with the field of their thesis.
For a master's degree, students shall write a maturity essay to demonstrate conversance with the field of their thesis.
The student may write the maturity essay in Finnish, Swedish or English, provided that it is understood by the essay examiner.
Section 15. Exemption from language requirements
Students partially or fully exempted from the abovementioned language proficiency requirements shall complete an equivalent number of credits in other communication and language studies.
5 Tuition-fee education
Section 16. Tuition-fee education
Tuition fees are, with certain exceptions specified in the Universities Act (558/2009), charged of citizens of states outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland studying in English-medium bachelor’s or master’s programmes. The tuition fees apply to those citizens whose education began on or after 1 August 2017.
The university shall have a scholarship system, as required by the Universities Act, to support students who have a tuition-fee liability for their degree-based education.
6 Miscellaneous provisions
Section 17. International student exchange principles
The international studies defined in sections 6 and 9 above may be carried out as an international student exchange. Further provisions on the principles of international student exchange will be given by the president or an individual delegated by the president.
Section 18 Deviation from the scope of a thesis in degree programmes leading to a master's degree (120 cr)
As of 1 August 2022, the scope of a thesis can be 20 or 40 credits in a master's degree programme of 120 credits that has been selected for the university´s periodic experiment of the scope of theses.
7 Entry into force and transitional provisions
These degree regulations enter into force on 1 August 2021. However, a decision on the degree programmes to be selected for the periodic experiment in accordance with section 18 may be made before the regulations enter into force.
Bachelor’s thesis evaluations begun prior to the entry into force of these degree regulations shall, until 31 July 2022, be subject to the grading scale that was previously in force. Students who enrolled as non-attending for the 2021–22 academic year may, on application, receive extended time concerning the grading scale equal to the amount of time of their non-attending status if they began their thesis prior to the entry into force of the present degree regulations.
The provisions on the expiry of studies set forth in the previous degree regulations will be applied to studies completed before the entry into force of the present degree regulations.
The provisions in the previous degree regulations on the awarding of commendations for degrees will be applied until the university has issued separate provisions in accordance with sections 6 and 9 above.
Entry into force and application of amendments
(AAC 5/26 October 2021) Amendment to Section 10 enters into force as of 26 October 2021.
(AAC 6/16 November 2021) Amendments to Sections 6a, 6b, 6c, 6e, 9a, 13a and 14a enter into force on 1 August 2022
The schools responsible for granting the degrees mentioned in the amended sections shall each set forth transitional provisions for their own degrees.
(AAC 6/16 November 2021) Amendments to Sections 6, 7, 9 and 10 enter into force on 1 December 2021
(AAC 2/5 April 2022) Amendments to Section 6a as it is amended on 16 November 2021, enter into force on 1 August 2022