Flexible study structure (part-time study)

From the Regulations governing part-time studies (TzO) dated 19.12.2017 states that part-time studies can be applied for if the student is unable to complete full-time studies.

Reasons for this are

1. Family activities related to the upbringing of own children up to the age of 18 or care and support of sick and dependent
2. family members with assignment to a care degree;
3. own disability or serious, chronic illness that reduces the ability to study or the time resources to such an extent that proper full-time study is impossible;
4. outstanding social and civic commitment (e.g. high-performance sport, supra-regional musical and artistic activities,
5. social, political or trade union involvement);
6. participation in student or academic self-administration committees;
7. gainful employment of at least 15 hours of regular working hours per week.

The application for admission to part-time studies must be submitted in writing using the Application for approval of part-time studiesto the Registrar's Office before the start of the re-registration period for the following semester (see Section 8 (1) of the Enrolment Regulations).

Section 22 (paragraphs 5 and 6) of the General Examination Regulations of Clausthal University of Technology contains a passage on family-friendliness at Clausthal University of Technology with corresponding compensation for disadvantages for students with family responsibilities. Please contact the Student Advisory Service at Clausthal University of Technology or the Family Service for advice.