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3.26 Master Thesis

(1)

The master thesis completes the students academic training. It gives the candidate the opportunity to demonstrate his/her skills and abilities in dealing independently by the use of scientific methods with a posed problem in computational logic or its applications.

(2)

The subject for the master thesis is assigned by a university professor or a qualified senior researcher at one of the partner universities who is also responsible for the student's supervision during the preparation of the thesis. Alternatively, the subject for the master thesis may be assigned by two university professors from two different partner universities who are jointly responsible for supervision during the preparation of the thesis. The candidate is given the opportunity to submit proposals on the subject of the master thesis.

(3)

The master thesis may be prepared by a group if the contribution of each individual group member is clearly distinguishable for separate assessment, e.g., by being based on clearly indicated chapters, page numbers or on other objective criteria.

(4)

The time available to prepare the master thesis is six months. This period should not be exceeded. When assigning the subject and scope of the master thesis, the supervising professor or professors must ensure that the deadline can be met. The time available for the master thesis may be extended by at most three months if the candidate submits a well-founded application and the supervising university professors agree.

(5)

On the final day of the preparation period, the master thesis is normally submitted to the Service Center for International Students and to the host university, otherwise it shall be regarded as inadequate. Upon submission of the master thesis, the candidate has to confirm in writing that he/she has prepared the thesis on his/her own. (In the case of a group effort, this applies only for his/her particular contribution.) He/She must also confirm that he/she used only the references and auxiliary means indicated in the thesis.

(6)

The submitted master thesis is assessed by a joint commission consisting of representatives from the partner universities which have hosted the student during his/her studies and/or external experts.

(7)

The master thesis is to be defended in front of a joint jury.

(8)

The master thesis can be submitted to and defended at the coordinating university.