Studies at PEF MENDELU are completed with a state final examination, which includes the defence of a thesis. What does the path to your degree look like? Topic and supervisor selection → writing → submission → state final examination

Final thesis

Process of thesis elaboration consists of several steps:

  • 1. Study the thesis seminar
  • 2. Selection of the supervisor
  • 3. Selection of the topic
  • 4. Elaboration of the thesis proposal
  • 5. Elaboration and approval of the thesis topic assignment
  • 6. Consultation with the supervisor and elaboration of the thesis
  • 7. Thesis submission
  • 8. Thesis defence

Manual “How to write a thesis?”

Do you need help with writing your final thesis? Check out our manual

Templates (in Word, XeLaTeX, and ConTeXt) are available on the Document Server. If your thesis includes appendices, these must be merged into a single file (see the instructions in the “Template without appendices” document).

Templates to download

Passing conditions of the Thesis seminars

  1. Preliminary completion (minor credit) is assigned by the tutor (lectures) of the Bachelor’s Thesis Seminar after meeting the conditions for the completion of the subject. The students have to submit three tasks based on the requirements during lectures focused on practical and theoretical skills related to the theory obtained during the lectures and pass the final test.
  2. Credits for the course (major credit) are assigned by the thesis supervisor. The supervisor of the thesis assigns the credits for the Bachelor’s Thesis Seminar when the assignment of the master thesis is approved in UIS and when the student meets supervisor’s requirements. He/she also check the preliminary completion of the course before approval. The requirements are typically related to preparing literature review, stipulation of a suitable dataset, research design etc.
  1. Preliminary completion (minor credit) is assigned by the tutor (lectures) of the Master’s Thesis Seminar after meeting the conditions for the completion of the subject. The students are obliged to submit three tasks based on the requirements during lectures focused on practical and theoretical skills related to the theory obtained during the lectures and pass the final test.
  2. Credits for the course (major credit) are assigned by the thesis supervisor. The supervisor of the thesis assigns the credits for the Master’s Thesis Seminar when the assignment of the master thesis is approved in UIS and when the student meets supervisor’s requirements. He/she also check the preliminary completion of the course before approval. The requirements are typically related to preparing literature review, stipulation of a suitable dataset, research design etc.

Regulations

Particular steps are regulated within the following regulations:

  • Dean´s ordinance on final theses (PDF)
  • Decree of the Rector on thesis publication (PDF)
  • Statutory Declaration (DOC)

Selection of thesis topic

An overview of the announced topics, including their availability, is available here. A student may propose their own topic to the intended thesis supervisor, provided it aligns with the supervisor’s area of expertise and available capacity. The chosen thesis topic must be closely related to the study program in which the student will defend their work. The proposal can be submitted via UIS (Student Portal → Topic Lists → Thesis Topics → Propose a Topic).

Final state exam

The state final examination consists of the defence of a bachelor’s project, bachelor’s thesis, or master’s thesis, followed by an oral examination. Students may take the exam after fulfilling all requirements of their study programme and obtaining the required number of credits (180 for bachelor’s, 120 for follow-up master’s studies). The oral part assesses the ability to understand connections and apply acquired knowledge, especially in relation to the final thesis.

Students must register for the state examination course and submit their application via the UIS within the deadlines set by the faculty schedule. State exams take place twice a year, in January and June. If a student does not meet the requirements, the application is canceled and must be submitted again in the following semester. If a student fails part of the exam (either the defence or the oral part), they may retake that part in the next semester.

Students are not expected to provide refreshments or gifts for the examination committee—the faculty takes care of this, so students can fully focus on their preparation.