Holding an exam

Below you can find instructions for holding a written exam on campus or conducting an oral exam.

Written exams (written on-site exams)

When conducting a written exam on campus, you can use the following instructions:

In addition, reference is made to DTU's rules on written exams (written on-site exams) at student.dtu.dk under 'Study rules'/'Exams'/'Forms of examination'. 

Oral exams

As a rule oral exams are held with the physical presence of both students and the assessors, as in DTU's opinion the physical meeting works best for all parties. Online courses are exempt from this rule.

In special cases, it is possible to hold an oral exam online.

You can get more information on oral exams on campus, including group exams, and online oral exam in DTU's rules on oral exams at student.dtu.dk under 'Study rules'/'Exams'/'Forms of examination'

When conducting an oral exam online, the following instructions must be used.

Questions?

If you as a lecturer has any questions about the digital exams (DE exam), you can contact Arcanic directly at 69 17 22 70 (Monday-Friday: 9 am-4 pm), e-mail: dtu@arcanicsupport.dk

For other questions regarding written exams, please contact eksamen@adm.dtu.dk

Inquiries from students

If students contact you regarding exam guides, please refer to the page 'Exam guides'
Updated 23 januar 2026