Exemption and special permission

Specific admission requirements - recognition of equivalent academic qualifications

If you don't meet the specific admission requirements, and want to apply for recognition of equivalent academic qualifications

Exemption from grade requirement or entry grade point average

If exceptional circumstances relating to your qualifying examination have had a negative impact on your GPA, you can apply for an exemption.

Exemption from the Master’s degree rule

If you have completed a master's degree programme, you are subject to the Master’s degree rule. SDU may decide to waive the Master’s degree rule in exceptional circumstances.

Admission without a qualifying examination

If you do not have a qualifying examination, you can apply for admission on other grounds.

Exemption from an application deadline

In exceptional cases, you may be exempted from an admission application deadline.

Postponed programme start

In special cases, you can apply for a postponed programme start if there are circumstances that prevent you from starting the programme.