University of Bremen - Digitale Transformation in Examinations

60 University of Bremen - Digitale Transformation in Examinations https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/zpa/infos/infos-a-z/d/digitale-transformation-in-examinations ZPA Digital Transformation en University of Bremen Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:50:47 +0200 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:50:47 +0200 University of Bremen content-721636 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:11:31 +0200 Overview of Changes Resulting from the Digital Transformation https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/zpa/infos/infos-a-z/d/digitale-transformation-in-examinations#c721636 On April 8, 2026, the <a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/as">Academic Senate of the University of Bremen</a> approved comprehensive amendments to the General Provisions of the bachelor's degree and master's degree examination regulations. These amendments enable new procedures through the transition from written to electronic formats. The procedures listed in the table will be adapted in accordance with the amendments to the General Provisions. Please note that for all procedures, a verifiable University of Bremen email account must always be used for sending documents. External individuals (examiners) may use their external work email account. Please also make sure not to lock the document after signing it! <figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Procedure</td><td>Update</td><td>Effective as of</td></tr><tr><td>Application for <a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/fileadmin/user_upload/sites/zpa/pdf/allgemein/zweisprachig/Antrag_Zulassung_deu_engl.pdf">approval of a bachelor's/master's thesis</a></td><td><ul><li data-list-item-id="ebaa1dd3395b15a194dd1073b4ae01ada">The application form must be submitted electronically (as a PDF) by the student.</li><li data-list-item-id="e8ff4ee6808c13efbba1911cd5d8fc2ff">The signatures of the students and the examiners must be scanned and included in the form.</li><li data-list-item-id="e48cdbe33367b8aca2f47a8db4919ea14">The application must be sent by email to the <a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/zpa/kontakt/geschaeftsstellen">responsible administrative office</a> / the <a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/zpa/infos/dezentrale-pruefungsaemter">responsible decentralized examination office</a>.</li></ul></td><td>April 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Submission of the <a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/zpa/infos/infos-a-z/b/bachelorarbeit-masterarbeit">bachelor's/master's thesis</a></td><td><ul><li data-list-item-id="eda38806d74388b8661447f6a638a759f">The bachelor’s degree/master’s thesis must be submitted exclusively as a PDF file on a USB drive.</li><li data-list-item-id="efed1534a09ad22df7151893e45e61247">The student must provide a scanned copy of their signature on the declaration for the bachelor’s degree/master’s thesis and attach it to the thesis.</li><li data-list-item-id="e6ba2268aad16f0fb3c292ed142a366f9">The PDF file must be named using the student ID number, first name, and last name.</li><li data-list-item-id="edee433357a460f794d3b93d0be270d64">If the USB drive is not handed over in person, it must be submitted in an envelope labeled with the student’s first name, last name, and student ID number.</li><li data-list-item-id="ece5bea80280a89ff7d9b34a5065e1620">Please do not submit the bachelor's degree or master's thesis via email!!</li></ul></td><td>April 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Application for an <a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/fileadmin/user_upload/sites/zpa/pdf/allgemein/Antrag_externer_Betreuer.pdf">external</a></td><td><ul><li data-list-item-id="e85449e71fdbbd2e8e8d29d33290b1456">The application form must be submitted electronically (as a PDF) by the student.</li><li data-list-item-id="e85ddbf263c32e60fd0903cc8bd1bbefe">The signatures of the students and the examiners must be scanned and included in the form.</li><li data-list-item-id="e63597a35ecd51409970ce59b5f9b46e9">Attachments (e.g., curriculum vitae, teaching certification, etc.) must be included as scanned copies.</li><li data-list-item-id="e72da683f85bc42ace0ed804a8577978b">The application must be submitted via email to the relevant administrative office or decentralized examination office.</li></ul></td><td>April 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Application to Change Title</td><td><ul><li data-list-item-id="e04dc4ec0e342b7b5a87613e7a3d76649">The application must be written independently and submitted in electronic form (PDF) by the student. There is no template or form.</li><li data-list-item-id="ec65fd1a39ac9d9c317434156d85f6d9b">The supervisor’s approval must be noted on the application.</li><li data-list-item-id="eba56535c9601fe2617e4d9838819de68">Scanned copies of the student’s and the supervisor’s signatures must be included in the application.</li><li data-list-item-id="e39a61ed5f049d52e239b28ee887846ba">The application must be submitted via email to the relevant administrative office or decentralized examination office.</li></ul></td><td>April 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Application for <a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/fileadmin/user_upload/sites/zpa/pdf/allgemein/zweisprachig/Verlaengerung_Arbeit_deu_engl.pdf">an extension of the processing time due to illness</a></td><td><ul><li data-list-item-id="edfc77e13d21d54388882d9a9325b9aee">The application form must be submitted electronically (as a PDF) by the student.</li><li data-list-item-id="e2e1e9d5713ffe0b9702519dd4b440d1d">The student’s signature must be included in the form as a scanned image.</li><li data-list-item-id="e5f7409d2180ceee582d95b50536d872d">Any attachments (e.g., a certificate of incapacity for work) must be included as scanned images.</li><li data-list-item-id="e0d0b439ee45f2d529197abf5b421a2ca">The application must be sent by email to the relevant office or decentralized examination office.</li></ul></td><td>April 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Notice of <a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/fileadmin/user_upload/sites/zpa/pdf/allgemein/Ruecktritt_Pruefung.pdf">resignation due to illness</a></td><td><ul><li data-list-item-id="ebfffe24678ada8c5e72b592eaf3ce186">The notification must be submitted on a form in electronic format (PDF) by the student.</li><li data-list-item-id="eb009f88edea31115156c27a248ea000c">The student’s signature must be scanned and included in the form.</li><li data-list-item-id="e68d6cd46c61ff3d965b1d122c0d832ad">Any attachments (e.g., a certificate of incapacity for work) must be scanned and attached.</li><li data-list-item-id="e1939f086f3360b220a2dd56eafa040ad">The notification must be sent by email to the relevant office or decentralized examination office.</li></ul></td><td>April 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Application to Withdraw from an Exam</td><td><ul><li data-list-item-id="e271f7d31f0a8188c4a78be5d9f559467">The application must be written independently and submitted in electronic form (PDF) by the student. There is no template or form.</li><li data-list-item-id="e4b7d9d141fbc116ab87ebb00810feac1">The student’s signature must be included in the form as a scanned image.</li><li data-list-item-id="e7deaa2c1061453474bae3cf9f32324fe">Supporting documents for the valid reason or justification must be attached as scanned images.</li><li data-list-item-id="ee296eb7dce8a5a44cb505d29e5d07306">The application must be sent by email to the relevant office or decentralized examination office.</li></ul></td><td>April 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>For examiners:<a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/fileadmin/user_upload/sites/zpa/pdf/allgemein/Mitteilung_Note_Arbeit.pdf">Assessment of the bachelor's/master's thesis</a></td><td><ul><li data-list-item-id="e73b965086e82a77d0b29697291ec04cb">The evaluation of the bachelor’s or master’s thesis must be submitted in electronic form (PDF) by the examiner.</li><li data-list-item-id="e7011cc5a04113fef4025e81064be528e">The evaluator’s signature must be included in the form as a scanned image.</li><li data-list-item-id="e9a7f04a46ba9e13e3b2aaeb93eaf89c2">The evaluation must be sent by email to the relevant office or decentralized examination office.</li></ul></td><td>April 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Für Prüfer:innen:<a class="/download-link" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/fileadmin/user_upload/sites/zpa/pdf/allgemein/Protokoll_Kolloquium.pdf" target="_parent">Protokoll des Kolloquiums zur Bachelor-/Masterarbeit</a></td><td><ul><li data-list-item-id="e957549f9a59d0f0c51b5418e631ef564">The report for the bachelor’s/master’s thesis must be submitted in electronic form (PDF) by the examiner.</li><li data-list-item-id="e03db61ce9c7e42bca7103070551dedf0">The signatures of the evaluators must be scanned and included in the form.</li><li data-list-item-id="e4a8aec08bd6ed1816409d4130b958b6b">The evaluation must be sent by email to the relevant administrative office or decentralized examination office.</li></ul></td><td>April 14, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> Content