Special arrangements at exams

DTU may grant special exam arrangements for students with a physical or mental disability or similar difficulties. Below you can read about the terms, procedures, and administration of special conditions in connection with written and oral examinations as well as in connection with the preparation of final projects and MSc theses.

Special arrangements outside DTU

The special exam arrangements mentioned below apply only at DTU. If the student is taking courses at another university (including in joint study programmes), the student is responsible for looking into the local application procedure for special arrangements.

Special arrangements at written exams

Students at DTU with physical or mental impairments can apply for special arrangements at written exams. This is conditional on the functional impairment having a significant impact on the student’s potential exam performance. Students who are pregnant and in their late-term or breastfeeding also have the opportunity to apply for special arrangements.

Read about the application procedure, the conditions, and how special arrangements at written exams are managed

Special arrangements at oral exams

Some students need extra time for the oral examination to be on par with other students in the same exam situation.

Read about the procedure for special arrangements at oral exams

Final projects and MSc theses

Some students with functional impairments need an extension in connection with preparing final projects and theses.

Read about the general framework for granting extensions to a project period

The layout of written material

By adhering to simple principles, it is possible to improve the readability of all written material significantly. Using the principles will significantly help all students, but it will benefit many dyslexic students in particular.

Read more about layout of written material 

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Updated 19 januar 2026