A dispensation can exempt you from one or more rules if we assess that you have been subject to exceptional circumstances.
An exceptional circumstance is a documented situation that typically:
A frequently occurring or commonly shared circumstance among applicants will generally not be considered exceptional.
Different types of exceptional circumstances apply to different types of dispensations, which you can read more about below.
You cannot apply for a dispensation after your application for admission has been decided or after the admissions process has concluded.
Note: You cannot apply for a dispensation to waive the entry requirements for the desired programme.
If you have completed a Master’s degree, you can generally only apply for admission to a new programme if there are vacant spots available.
You may be granted a dispensation if we assess that, due to exceptional circumstances, you are unable to work within your field and can no longer use your completed Master’s degree in the labour market. The university interprets this narrowly in accordance with guidelines from the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, meaning it can be challenging to obtain a dispensation.
You cannot be granted a dispensation based on:
You can read more about the Master's degree rule here.
To apply for a dispensation from the Master’s degree rule, you must actively indicate in your application in the application system (DANS) that you are seeking a dispensation.
You need to upload the following documents:
You must upload your dispensation application to your admission application in the application system no later than the application deadline.
You will receive a reply to your dispensation application in the application system.
The reply will either arrive before or at the same time as the decision on your application for admission, in accordance with the university’s general timeline for responses.
If you are granted a dispensation from the Master’s degree rule, your application for admission will be assessed on equal terms with other applicants.
This type of dispensation is for applicants who have experienced exceptional circumstances, such as a sudden severe illness or an accident, and have therefore missed a deadline.
You are encouraged to contact us as soon as possible after the missed deadline.
You can only be granted a dispensation for a missed deadline if you can document that it was impossible for you to meet the deadline. For instance, if an accident or sudden severe illness prevented you from completing an application before the deadline.
If your missed deadline is due to illness, we emphasize:
In cases of serious illness or the death of an immediate family member, you must provide documentation of how your own health was affected by your relative’s circumstances. It is insufficient to document the relative’s situation, though such documentation (e.g., a death certificate) can be included as supplementary evidence.
The following are not considered exceptional circumstances and cannot justify a deadline extension:
You must submit a dispensation form to disp-klage-KA@au.dk and attach relevant documentation.
Your dispensation application must include the following:
Dispensations are never granted for undocumented circumstances.
If you have an application in the application system, you will receive your reply there.
If you applied for a dispensation using the form, you will receive your response via Digital Post if you have a Danish CPR number. Otherwise, you will receive your reply via email.
