Number of exam attempts

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You have the right to three exam attempts in a course. Failed course requirements, failed exams and not meeting for exams all count as one exam attempt. You may withdraw prior to an exam in order to not use an exam attempt.

Read more about withdrawing prior to an exam.

Application for a fourth exam attempt

In special cases, a committee appointed by the rector may grant dispensation for a fourth and final exam attempt, cf. the Regulations § 17.2 (Forskrift om opptak, studier og eksamen ved MF vitenskapelig høyskole).

Fill out the form on the old mf pages to apply for a fourth exam attempt.

Link to application form (requires feide login)