Supplementary Examinations
Do you have an international high school diploma and want to study at CU Carinthia University? In order for your qualification to be recognized as equivalent to the Austrian Matura (university entrance qualification), you may need to take supplementary exams.
When are makeup exams required?
The need for supplementary exams is assessed on a case-by-case basis after you submit your application. This is especially the case if:
- 12-Year Rule: Your schooling in your home country lasted less than 12 years, and the diploma you hold allows you to study at any university in your home country! In this case, two supplementary exams are required for each missing year.
- Subject-Specific Gaps: Your previous education does not cover the range of subjects required in Austria. This includes the following 6 subjects as a minimum standard:
- 2 languages
- Mathematics
- Biology or Physics or Chemistry
- A humanities subject (e.g., history, geography, economics, languages, philosophy, psychology, religion, etc.)
- One additional general education subject
How does that work?
As part of your admission process, it will be determined which supplementary exams you must take.
Determination of subjects: You will receive an official letter specifying the exact number and titles of the required supplementary exams. The following supplementary exams are offered:
- Mathematics (German & English)
- Physics (German & English)
- Biology (German)
- German in an Academic Context
- Academic English
The language of instruction depends on the Degree program you choose. This means that for German-Language Bachelor’s Degree programs, you must take and pass the supplementary exams in German. For English-Language Bachelor’s Degree programs, you will be assigned to the English-Language group.
- Deadlines: You must successfully pass the supplementary exams before beginning your studies. Without proof of passing these exams, you cannot begin your studies.
- Preparation: To take the exam, you must complete the online course. The courses begin in June and consist of 45 instructional units per supplementary exam.
- Exams: The exams take place online in late June/early July.
- Costs:The fee is € 250 per supplementary exam and includes the online module, including the final exam.