Changing degree programmes
Students enrolled at the University of Münster who wish to pursue a different degree in one or more subjects of study must first submit a request to make such a change (Umschreibung). It is not necessary to deregister and then re-register for a different degree programme!
Changing degree programmes in the upcoming semester: If you wish to change your degree programme for the upcoming semester, you must first re-register by paying the semester fee in full to continue your enrolment in your current programme. Changes can only be made to your degree programme once your re-registration has been processed. If a blocking notice prevents you from re-registering, please send an email to studentadministration@uni-muenster.de with a request to have the blocking notice removed. In your email, please provide your student ID number and the reason why you wish to re-register.
Changing degree programmes in the current semester: In some cases (e.g. for non-teaching master’s, doctoral and Master of Education (MEd) programmes, or late admission to undergraduate programmes), changes to your degree programme can be made up to a certain date for the current semester. In this case, please note the given deadlines in your notification of admission. Doctoral candidates can find relevant information here.
When you change degree programmes, you are allowed to keep your student ID number and all login data to your Uni Münster account. After changing degree programmes, your enrolment certificates are automatically updated in the SelfService portal. The data is likewise updated in the programmes of the Examinations Office within 24 hours.
Requirements and deadlines may vary depending on your degree, programme and major. You can find specific information related to your situation in the corresponding headings listed below.
Important links:
More information on re-registration
Restricted-admission degree programmes or subjects, and doctoral programmes
If you wish to switch to a restricted-admission bachelor's or state examination programme or restricted-admission bachelor's subject, you must first apply via the online application portal. If you receive and accept an offer of admission, we will send you an official letter of notification via the application info portal the following day. You must then complete the online enrolment process within the period indicated in the letter. You should then upload the requested documents listed on the enrolment info portal within the enrolment period.
To change to a master’s programme (non-teaching) or Master of Education (MEd) programme, you must first apply for admission to the programme, receive notification of admission and accept your study place via the application info portal by the specified deadline. You will find the deadlines for accepting your study place and enrolling in your new programme in the notification of admission. You should enrol online within the enrolment period and upload the requested documents listed in the enrolment info portal.
To switch into a doctoral programme, you must likewise submit a corresponding request via the online enrolment portal. Click here for information on the documents you have to upload and the respective deadlines.
After successfully enrolling in your new degree programme or new subject of study, your old degree programme or subject of study is automatically deleted.
Non-restricted degree programmes and subjects
To switch to a non-restricted degree programme or subject of study, you must submit your request via the online enrolment portal no later than the last workday before the lecture period begin.
As a rule, you can request to change your degree programme or subject of study from the beginning of February for the coming summer semester, and from the beginning of August for the coming winter semester. Please note the exact dates and deadlines.
After successfully enrolling in your new degree programme or new subject of study, your old degree programme or subject of study is automatically deleted.
Higher semester enrolment
To change to a higher semester in non-restricted bachelor’s degree programmes or subjects, you must submit a corresponding request via the online enrolment portal as described above. If a placement certificate is required, please upload the document on the enrolment info portal.
For higher-semester enrolment in a restricted-admission bachelor’s degree programme or subject, as well as master’s degree programmes, follow the instructions provided above under the heading “Restricted-admission degree programmes or subjects, and doctoral programmes”. If a placement certificate is required, please upload the document in the enrolment info portal.
Also be sure to observe the given deadlines.
Visiting students and partner-programme students
If you wish to change your student status, e.g. from visiting student to a regularly enrolled student, you must submit your request via the online enrolment portal. In your request, please provide your student ID number. You must also submit a deregistration certificate from your previous universities, and if you completed the programme at the previous university, also a scan or copy of the corresponding degree certificate.
Furthermore, we require digital confirmation of your health insurance status from a statutory health insurance provider.
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If you wish to continue your studies at the University of Münster as a visiting student, you must contact the Student Admissions Office by phone (+49 251 83-22259) or email (studentadministration@uni-muenster.de). As a rule, the respective faculty at the University of Münster must agree to your request, your home university may not be further than 100 km away from Münster and you may only pursue a non-restricted course of study at the University of Münster.
You can request to change your degree programme or course of study from the beginning of February for the summer semester, and from the beginning of August for the coming winter semester. Requests may be submitted up until the last workday before the lecture period begins.
Students of the University of Fine Arts
If you are already enrolled in a teaching degree programme at the University of Münster and would like to change one of your teaching subjects to art, you must request this change via the online enrolment portal. In your letter, please indicate the teaching subject you wish to change and your student ID number. You must also present your semester certificate from the University of Fine Arts. As soon as your request has been processed, you will receive an email notification to your Uni Münster email address. In the SelfService portal, you will see that you have been de-registered as a regular student and enrolled as a visiting student.
If you wish to switch from a two-subject bachelor’s degree with art to a single-subject programme in art with secondary-school teaching qualification (Gymnasien/Gesamtschule), you must submit a placement certificate in Educational Studies along with your semester certificate from the University of Fine Arts.
Information regarding the required documents is also available at the Student Service of the University of Fine Arts, Leonardo-Campus 2, 48149 Münster.
As soon as your request has been processed, you will receive an email notification to your university email address. In the SelfService portal, you will see that you have been de-registered as a regular student and enrolled as a partnership-programme student.
You can request to change your degree programme or subject of study from the beginning of February for the summer semester, and from the beginning of August for the coming winter semester. Requests may be submitted up until the last workday before the lecture period begins.
Cancelling a degree programme
It is possible to cancel a degree programme at any time. Cancellation can be retroactively effected until midterm. You are, however, not permitted to complete any required coursework in that semester. Concluded degree programmes are not automatically cancelled. In accordance with § 7 (2) of the Enrolment Regulations of the University of Münster, you must request to cancel or change your degree programme, or de-register no later than the last day of the semester during which you received your degree.
Cancellation of one programme does not affect the continuation of your other degree programme(s). You must submit your request to cancel a degree programme online via the SelfService portal under Requests -> Create request -> Studies > Cancellation of enrolment for a degree programme.
Students enrolled in the following courses of study are required to upload confirmation of release (Entlastungsbescheinigung) from their respective faculty:
- Pharmacy (Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Corrensstraße 48),
- Music, Music/Music Practice and New Media and Musicology (Institute of Musicology and Music Education, Philippistraße 2),
- Clinical Music Therapy (master’s programme) (Administrative office for the degree programme in Clinical Music Therapy, Philippistraße 2),
- Geography Education, Geography, Geoinformatics, Geospatial Technologies, Human Geography, Human Geography – Spatial Conflicts, Planning and Development, Water Sciences and Landscape Ecology (Institute of Landscape Ecology, Heisenbergstraße 2, Rm. 3). For students of the Faculty of Geosciences, after submitting confirmation of release, please click “de-registration”.
- Dentistry (Administrative office of Prof. Dr P. Scheutzel, teaching coordination for the subject Dentistry - Waldeyerstr. 30, 48149 Münster)