Long master's thesis (60 credits)
The department has two set deadlines for the delivery of 60 credit theses. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be extended to the following working day. For students following the normal study progression, the deadline is 15 May.
| Deadline | Presentation period | |
|---|---|---|
| Long thesis | ||
| 15 May | between 1 and 20 June | |
| 15 November | between 1 and 15 December |
Postponement of the master's thesis - Long thesis
You can apply for an extension in case of delayed work on the assignment or due to illness. If an assignment is not handed in by the deadline and no application for an extension has been submitted, the assignment will be evaluated as failed.
Postponement due to delay
If you need to postpone your submission deadline, you can apply for an extension to the next ordinary deadline (see table above). Please apply by 1 May/1 November at the latest.
You need to send a justified application to studieinfo@ifi.uio.no and include your supervisor in the email. Your application must include a new progress plan with at least three milestones (for example finishing an analysis). This must be approved by your supervisor, who must confirm in writing that the progress plan is realistic and that they can supervise in the relevant period.
Postponement due to illness
If you fall ill after 1 May/1 November, you can apply for a postponement due to illness. You need a medical certificate. In such cases, an extension for up to two weeks can be granted.
In the case of illness lasting more than two weeks, an extension until the next ordinary submission deadline can be granted. Such illness must be documented with a medical certificate where the duration and degree of illness are stated.
You will find more information on the following webpage (under point 4.3.5).
Short thesis (30 credits)
A short thesis is written in the last semester of your master's degree program. You will be working on your thesis for a period of 17 weeks.
- In the spring semester, topics are usually given (and the work begins) on the first working day (Monday) of week 3, with a deadline on the first working day (Monday) of week 21. The final exam and presentation will take place in week 24 or 25. If May 1st or May 17th should fall on a working day, the deadline will be extended accordingly.
- In the fall semester, topics are usually given (and the work begins) on the first working day (Monday) of week 34, with a deadline on the first working day (Monday) of week 51. Final exams and presentation will take place in week 3 or 4.
If you need to submit your thesis at a different time than those mentioned above, you and your supervisor can apply for an extension. The deadline will be adjusted accordingly.
Postponement - Short thesis
If you are writing a short thesis, a non-lengthy extension may be granted in the case of a short-term illness or issues with the project that cause problems through no fault of the candidate. In both cases, this must be documented, either in the form of a medical certificate or other relevant valid documentation. In the case of a long-term illness, a new thesis will be given to the candidate who has to submit it by the deadline of the following semester.