All assessments in your BU distance learning programme are completed online – whenever and wherever suits you. All you need is a PC and an internet connection.
Take Your Exams Online – Anytime, Anywhere
Our distance learning programmes are designed specifically for working professionals. To offer maximum flexibility, you can complete your exams online at Brand University. You choose the day, time, and location, so you can take your assessments exactly when you feel prepared and perform at your best.
No Fixed Exam Weeks – Take Your Exams When You’re Ready
In our distance learning programmes, you take your exams when you are at your best.Whether you’re academically prepared or physically alert, you decide the perfect time to sit your assessment. Night owl? No problem – you can even take your exam at 3 a.m.!
Select your exam on the study platform
Complete a quick tech check (you’ll need a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection)
Start your exam
“When studying alongside work and family, students should be able to schedule their exams themselves. That’s what we provide at Brand University.“
Maren Bolbrügge, Chancellor of the University
“Absolutely brilliant! I can take my exams comfortably from home and even choose the timing myself. It really has a positive impact on my performance.”
Christina, Student
FAQ – Online Exams
You can complete all your exams conveniently on your computer. You choose the location – just make sure you have a stable internet connection and can take the exam without interruptions. Desk, sofa, bed, or even on holiday at the beach? It’s entirely up to you!
No. Whenever you’re ready to take an exam, you can simply start it on the study platform. There’s no need to inform anyone or book a slot. Our online exams are available 24/7.
Possible exam formats include:
Online Written Exam
Open-Book-Exam
Multiple-Choice Exam (MC-Exam)
Term Paper
Final Project
Master Thesis Defense
The duration of exams varies depending on the module and the exam format. Multiple-choice tests take 45–60 minutes. Traditional exams (open-book or closed-book) take between 60 and 120 minutes.
For project work, tasks are completed independently without time pressure. Once you have finished, you can submit your work via the study platform.
For exams with closed-ended questions (e.g., multiple-choice tests), you will see your results immediately after submission. For written exams, project work, and other submissions, you will receive your grade (including feedback) within two weeks.
Yes. If you fail an exam (scoring less than 50% of the total points), you can retake it. Each exam allows up to two retakes.
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You will find all the important information about your chosen academic programme at Brand University in our programme brochures. You will receive the documents in an environmentally friendly, paperless format by email immediately after submitting the form.
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