Submission deadline
60 ECTS thesis
- December 1st for the Autumn semester
- June 1st for the Spring semester
30 ECTS thesis
- December 15th for the Autumn semester
- June 15th for the Spring semester
If the deadline is on an official holiday, Saturday or Sunday, the deadline is extended to the next working day.
To-do-list when submitting your thesis
- Submit the thesis as a pdf in Inspera
- Fill in the online form for Issuance of diploma
This form must be submitted in order to receive a diploma. Please submit the form at the same time as submitting your thesis.
When will my oral exam take place?
Grading and oral examination will normally take place within eight weeks of the set deadlines, but we do not organize oral exams during the public summer holiday (July). If you submit your thesis on June 1 or December 1, you can expect to have an oral exam by August 31/January 31.
If you submit in the Spring semester, and it is very important for you to get the oral examination done by the end of the semester, you must submit by 10 May. If so, remember to notify the study administration at IMK in advance. If you submit early we will do our utmost to schedule your oral examination by the end of June.
Delayed?
If you do not finish by the deadline in June or December, you can apply for an extra semester. You can apply for an extra semester a maximum of two times. The extra semester/final semester will not be granted automatically. A feasible plan for the remaining work must be attached, and approved by your supervisor. See more information about this and application form on the Faculty of Humanities page about reduced progression and delay.
The deadline to apply for an extra semester is the same as your deadline for thesis submission. If you have not applied for an extra semester or submitted your master's thesis within the deadline, your admission will be withdrawn.
PLEASE NOTE! There are some special rules and regulations in regards to VISA or funding issues etc. for international and quota students who do not submit within the deadline. International students who are delayed in their master's programme - please consult the International Student Reception.
If you have been too ill to work on your thesis for a short period preceding the submission deadline, you can apply for an extended deadline of up to two weeks without having to apply for an extra semester. You can apply for a short term extension with the online form for for illness during exams (documentation required).
If you have any questions, please contact studieinfo@media.uio.no