18.06 What are generally not essential changes?

By no means every change to the characteristics of a study programme mentioned in the explanatory memorandum to § 28 – concept, qualification goals, profile, content – is essential. On the contrary, most changes are “insignificant” in the accreditation sense, even if they are important (= “essential”) for the further development of the study programme.

A typical example of a change that is important but not essential in terms of accreditation is the replacement of compulsory elective areas/specializations/focus areas, triggered for example by the desire to modernize or by a change in professorships.

As long as the overall framework in terms of qualification goals and resources remains broadly the same, this is not an essential change.

Note on the change: This FAQ corresponded in parts to FAQ 18.03. until July 2023.