Online Exams

All exams are conducted online via our Blackboard learning management system.

Exams are supervised remotely (proctoring) by our service provider Prüfster, ensuring real exam conditions even at home.

Your Benefits with Online Exams

Less Stress: The familiar environment at home can help reduce exam anxiety.
More Peace: No distractions from others – full concentration on your performance.
Time Savings: No need to travel to campus.
Flexibility: Especially helpful for students with family, jobs, or caregiving responsibilities.

Process and Support

Proven Procedures: Online exams have been successfully established at our university for several semesters.
Hotline: During every online exam (and 30 minutes before), our exam hotline is available for support: +49 (89) 544 151 972
Training & Consultation: Each semester, we offer training sessions and office hours to help you prepare for the exam period.

Data Protection and Legal Basis

Exams are conducted in accordance with GDPR and §§ 17–19 of the General Study and Examination Regulations (ASPO).
All video recordings made during exams are deleted at the latest after the grade appeal phase.

Further information can be found in the document “Data Protection Information” in the Community.

Technical Issues During the Exam

Document the issue (screenshots, description).
Contact the hotline immediately.
If the issue cannot be resolved, submit a withdrawal request due to technical problems via “My Studies – Applications” and attach your documentation.
The examination board will review your request. If technical problems are verified, your exam attempt will be deleted.

Preparation Materials

Guides and training videos
Preparation checklists
FAQ sections with answers to common questions

All materials are available at the following link: Exams

Individual Concerns

If, after participating in training sessions, you still have valid reasons that make online exams difficult or impossible for you, please contact the examination office within the semester-specific deadline: pruefungsamt@macromedia.de. The deadline will be announced each semester.

Your concern will be reviewed individually and confidentially. Once processing is complete, you will receive notification of the status of your application and, if applicable, the campus where your exam will be held.

Deadline for applications in Winter Term 25/26: December 1 to December 5, 2025

Deadline for applications in Summer Term 26: June 1 to June 5, 2025

Information: The transition to online exams is a modern, flexible, and proven form of examination. It enables fair and secure exam administration—with comprehensive support, you will be well prepared: Blackboard Training for Students [English version].