{"id":42940,"date":"2024-11-07T15:07:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T14:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/magazin\/standard-period-of-study\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:36:32","slug":"standard-period-of-study","status":"publish","type":"magazin-studierende","link":"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/en\/magazin\/organization-while-studying\/standard-period-of-study\/","title":{"rendered":"The standard study period: What you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"42940\" class=\"elementor elementor-42940 elementor-37601\" data-elementor-post-type=\"magazin-studierende\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24874fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24874fd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__7c25f10\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__7c25f10\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-206728b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"206728b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-048304d\" data-id=\"048304d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87c78d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87c78d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>First things first:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The standard period of study for a degree programme is set in the examination regulations<\/li>\n<li>It guarantees students the right to complete their studies within this period.<\/li>\n<li>It can usually be exceeded by 1-2 semesters without any problems<\/li>\n<li>BAf\u00f6G funding eligibility applies only during the standard study period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-da99cc8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"da99cc8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-38e1646\" data-id=\"38e1646\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57dd3c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57dd3c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Is the standard study period?<\/h2>\n<p>Ever heard of the so-called &#8220;<strong>standard study period<\/strong>&#8220;? The standard study period for a program defines how many semesters it should take under normal conditions. It\u2019s set in the examination regulations of each university.  <\/p>\n<h2>What is the purpose of the standard study period?<\/h2>\n<p>In the past, if a course of study was removed from the university&#8217;s program, students could no longer complete their degree there. The standard study period was introduced as a <strong>safeguard <\/strong>for students, ensuring they could finish their studies within the specified number of semesters. <\/p>\n<p>For universities, setting a time limit on degree completion is also practical, as extended study durations lead to higher costs, which they naturally want to avoid. <\/p>\n<h2>How long is the standard study period?<\/h2>\n<p>Before 2010, the standard programs in Germany were diploma and magister degrees, which typically took 9 semesters. To make universities more efficient and reduce study time, the <strong>Bologna reform<\/strong> introduced the consecutive Bachelor-Master system across many EU countries starting in 2010. Since then, <strong>most Bachelor\u2019s programs last 6 semesters at universities or 8 at universities of applied sciences<\/strong>, while <strong>Master\u2019s programs last 4 semesters<\/strong>. Abitur at 18, Bachelor\u2019s by 21, and Master\u2019s by 24\u2014that\u2019s the theory, anyway. But how realistic is that? Looking at the numbers, it\u2019s clear that was a bit optimistic.     <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c06f095 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c06f095\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e6022bf\" data-id=\"e6022bf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35e1499 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35e1499\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How many complete their studies within the standard study period?<\/h2>\n<p>Worried you\u2019ll need more time than planned? Don\u2019t panic\u2014you\u2019re not alone! Back in 2012, almost 40% of graduates finished within the standard time. But ten years later, only <strong>about one-third<\/strong> manage to complete on time. Most students need an additional 1-2 semesters.    <\/p>\n<p>A closer look by type of degree shows a clear picture: almost 90% of students at universities of applied sciences finish within the standard time, but at universities, <strong>only around 20% of Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s students<\/strong> do. This difference is due to the structure and concept of the two types of institutions. While universities of applied sciences offer a clear study plan, including a practical semester, at universities, students are free to schedule their own lectures, seminars, and exams. This flexibility makes it easier for things to get delayed or postponed.    <\/p>\n<p>Overall, the number of students exceeding the standard time has increased, but with <strong>only 1-2 extra semesters<\/strong>, you\u2019re still well within the average. You don\u2019t need to worry about graduating, except regarding BAf\u00f6G benefits. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f1beffb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f1beffb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66e0b94\" data-id=\"66e0b94\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6497d44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6497d44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Degree programmes with a different standard study period:<\/strong><\/p><p>Law (state exam): 9 semesters plus 2 years of traineeship<\/p><p>Teaching: 7-9 semesters plus 2 years of traineeship<\/p><p>Medicine: 12-13 semesters<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f7bf1b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f7bf1b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57ed7a1\" data-id=\"57ed7a1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c922704 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c922704\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What happens if the study period is extended?<\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons for extending the period of study:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financing your studies (part-time job)<\/li>\n<li>Taking a leave of absence<\/li>\n<li>Studying abroad<\/li>\n<li>Internships<\/li>\n<li>Full Seminars<\/li>\n<li>Illness<\/li>\n<li>Failed exams<\/li>\n<li>Family bereavement\/care responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>Voluntary work (e.g., student council)<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>and so on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most universities allow up to 4 extra semesters without a problem. <strong>After that, the program is considered extended<\/strong>, and your university can charge additional fees or even disenroll you. You\u2019ll need to provide reasons for the extension, but the <strong>\u201chardship clause\u201d<\/strong> allows for extra time in extraordinary circumstances.  <\/p>\n<p>For students with <strong>BAf\u00f6G eligibility<\/strong>, funding only applies during the standard study period for your program. When this period ends, so does your support. <strong>Exceptions <\/strong>are made in cases of illness, parental leave, or failed exams. In these cases, contact the BAf\u00f6G office directly.   <\/p>\n<h2>Do I have a chance on the job market if I take longer?<\/h2>\n<p>Taking extra time doesn\u2019t necessarily hurt your career prospects. Employers usually consider more than just study duration when hiring. In fact, study abroad and practical experience can even be an asset.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-51413ca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"51413ca\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c25074b\" data-id=\"c25074b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49e8741 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49e8741\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Statista &#8211; Graduates Standard Period of Study 1<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destatis.de\/DE\/Themen\/Gesellschaft-Umwelt\/Bildung-Forschung-Kultur\/Bildungsindikatoren\/absolventen-regelstudienzeit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statista &#8211; Graduates Standard Period of Study 2<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.statista.com\/statistik\/daten\/studie\/189155\/umfrage\/durchschnittliche-studiendauer-in-deutschland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statista &#8211; Average standard period of study in Germany<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachelor.de\/statistiken-zum-bachelor-studium-in-deutschland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics on Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Germany<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.statista.com\/themen\/1159\/studium\/#:~:text=Die%20mittlere%20Studiendauer%20von%20Erstabsolvent,23%2C6%20Jahren%20lag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statista &#8211; Duration of studies of first-time graduates<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.statista.com\/statistik\/daten\/studie\/226104\/umfrage\/hochschulabschluesse-innerhalb-der-regelstudienzeit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statista &#8211; University Degrees Standard Period of Study<\/a><\/li><li>Bologna Process<\/li><li>https:\/\/www.bpb.de\/themen\/bildung\/dossier-bildung\/204075\/bologna-die-ungeliebte-reform-und-ihre-folgen\/<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7720604 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7720604\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1291a15\" data-id=\"1291a15\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c34307b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c34307b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do you like our magazine?<br \/>\nThen sign up for our newsletter now! 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Don&#8217;t worry: very few students actually finish their degree within the standard study period. 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