Submission deadlines and defence dates
Submission @FBE
How?
- Upload a pdf version of your master's dissertation in the master's dissertation application. Instructions are sent by masterdissertation.fbw@ugent.be.
- Add the required information regarding the report.
- No need to send a digital copy to each member of your jury and your promotor(s). They have direct access to your report through the application.
Master's dissertations submitted beyond the due date for a given examination period, cannot be defended in that examination period anymore.
When?
Academic year 2024-2025
| First term examination period (only for students who can graduate after the first semester) |
Friday 17 January 2025 before 5 pm |
| Second term examination period |
Friday 6 June 2025 before 5 pm |
| Resit examination period |
Friday 22 August 2025 before 5 pm |
Academic year 2025-2026
| First term examination period (only for students who can graduate after the first semester) |
Friday 16 January 2026 before 5 pm |
| Second term examination period |
Friday 5 June 2026 before 5 pm |
| Resit examination period |
Friday 21 August 2026 before 5 pm |
Defence @FBE
When?
Academic year 2024-2025
In the last week of the examination period:
| First term examination period |
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| Second term examination period |
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| Resit examination period* |
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The detailed time schedules of the defences are announced on the master's dissertation application by the FSA after the deadline of submission.
Academic year 2025-2026
In the last week of the examination period:
| First term examination period |
|
| Second term examination period |
|
| Resit examination period* |
|
The detailed time schedules of the defences are announced on the master's dissertation application by the FSA after the deadline of submission.