Legal framework and regulations
Table of contents
Study and examination regulations
Faculty of Education
Unofficially published versions of the current study regulations and the current examination regulations can be found here (examination regulations) and here (study regulations).
These versions are not legally binding. They merely serve to make the documents easier to read and understand after changes have been made. For this purpose, the respective new regulations from the amending statutes have been incorporated into the initial versions of the study documents.
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2019:
Examination Regulations from July 19, 2019 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 13/2019 from August 6, 2019).
Study Regulations from July 19, 2019 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 13/2019 from August 6, 2019).
As of the 2020/21 winter semester, the following amending statutes apply to all students (Examination Regulations and Study Regulations):
First statutes for the Amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Social Education, Social Work and Welfare Science from September 25, 2020 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 12/2020 from September 25, 2020).
First statutes for the Amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Social Education, Social Work and Welfare Science from September 25, 2020 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 12/2020 from September 25, 2020).
(expiring, old PO/StO, no longer valid)
Documents for students who began studying before October 1, 2019, and will finish their studies by September 30, 2022.
Examination Regulations from February 12, 2015 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 03/2015 from February 20, 2015).
Study Regulations from February 12, 2015 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 03/2015 from February 20, 2015).
For students as of the 2021/22 winter semester
- Examination Regulations for the consecutive Master's degree program in Social Pedagogy (from February 23, 2021; published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 03/2021 from March 11, 2021).
- Study Regulations for the consecutive Master's degree program in Social Pedagogy (according to the Study Regulations of February 23, 2021, published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 03/2021 from March 11, 2021).
- Aptitude Assessment Regulations for Social Pedagogy
Regulations for assessing aptitude for the Social Pedagogy Master’s degree program. - Antrag zur Eignungsfeststellung Masterstudiengang Sozialpädagogik
Older regulations (expiring, no longer valid)
- Study Regulations from February 12, 2015 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 03/2015 from February 20, 2015).
- Statutes for the Amendment of the Study Regulations (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 17/2017 from September 7, 2017).
- Examination Regulations from February 12, 2015 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 03/2015 from February 20, 2015).
- First statutes amending the Examination Regulations for the consecutive Master's degree program in Social Pedagogy (according to the Study Regulations of May 03, 2019; published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 09/2019 from May 23, 2019).
Study Regulations from February 25, 2017 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 03/2017 from March 8, 2017).
Examination Regulations from February 25, 2017 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 03/2017 from March 8, 2017).
Current study documents for students starting their studies after October 1st, 2022:
Regulations on implementing and assessing examined assessments in accordance with the MC Regulations
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science
Bachelor's degree programs
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2007:
- Second Statutes from May 12, 2023, for the Amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program, Catholic Theology in an Interdisciplinary Context from December 5, 2007
- Statutes from July 25, 2015, for the Amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program, Catholic Theology in an Interdisciplinary Context from December 5, 2007
- Statutes from July 25, 2015, for the Amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program Catholic Theology in an Interdisciplinary Context from December 5, 2007
- Examination Regulations (final version from December 05, 2007)
- Study Regulations (final version from December 05, 2007)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2007:
- Statutes from January 17, 2023, for the amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Art History from February 7, 2007
- Statutes from February 6, 2018, for the amendment of the Examination and Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Art History from February 7, 2007
- Statutes from January 29, 2009, for the amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Art History from February 7, 2007
- Statutes from January 29, 2009, for the Amendment of the Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Art History from February 7, 2007
Unofficially published versions of the current study regulations and the current examination regulations can be found here (examination regulations) and here (study regulations).
These versions are not legally binding. They merely serve to make the documents easier to read and understand after changes have been made. For this purpose, the respective new regulations from the amending statutes have been incorporated into the initial versions of the study documents.
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2007:
- Statutes from January 17, 2023, for the amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program History from March 5, 2007
- Statutes from February 6, 2018, for the amendment of the Examination and Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program History from March 5, 2007
- Statutes from March 30, 2016, for the Amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program History from March 05, 2007
- Statutes from October 15, 2011, for the Amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program History from March 05, 2007
- Statutes from October 15, 2011, for the Amendment of the Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program History from March 05, 2007
- Examination Regulations (final version from March 05, 2007)
- Study Regulations (final version from March 05, 2007)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2022:
Study Regulations from July 11, 2022
Examination Regulations from July 11, 2022
Documents for students who began studying before October 1, 2022:
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2019:
- Second statutes amending the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Media (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 02/2024 from March 25, 2024)
- Second statutes amending the Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Media (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 02/2024 from March 25, 2024)
- Examination Regulations (final version from May 01, 2019)
- Study Regulations (final version from May 01, 2019)
- First statutes amending the Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Media (published in the Official Announcements of TUD No. 09/2021 from September 29, 2021).
- First statutes amending the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Media (published in the Official Announcements of TUD Nr.09/2021 from September 29, 2021).
Documents for students who began studying from June 9, 2015:
- Examination Regulations (final version from June 09, 2015)
- Study Regulations (final version from June 9, 2015)
- Statutes for the amendment of the Examination and Study Regulations (final version from August 3, 2017)
- Statutes for the amendment of the Examination Regulations (final version from May 6, 2018)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2014:
- Statutes from May 5, 2018, for the amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Music from May 23, 2017
- Examination Regulations (final version from May 23, 2017)
- Study Regulations (final version from May 23, 2017)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2013:
- Examination Regulations (final version from May 18, 2015)
- Study Regulations (final version from May 18, 2015)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2007:
- Statutes from November 19, 2012, for the amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Music from March 14, 2007
- Statutes from November 19, 2012, for the amendment of the Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Music from March 14, 2007
- Examination Regulations (final version from March 14, 2007)
- Study Regulations (final version from March 14, 2007)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2018:
- Statutes from August 26, 2021, for the amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Philosophy from September 18, 2018
- Statutes from August 26, 2021, for the amendment of the Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Philosophy from September 18, 2018
- Examination Regulations (final version from September 18, 2018)
- Study Regulations (final version from September 18, 2018)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2007:
- Statutes from November 25, 2011, for the amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Philosophy from March 14, 2007
- Statutes from November 25, 2011, for the amendment of the Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Philosophy from March 14, 2007
- Examination Regulations (final version from March 14, 2007)
- Study Regulations (final version from March 14, 2007)
- Amendments due to a resolution of the Faculty Council from July 16, 2014
Unofficially published versions of the current study regulations and the current examination regulations can be found here (examination regulations) and here (study regulations).
These versions are not legally binding. They merely serve to make the documents easier to read and understand after changes have been made. For this purpose, the respective new regulations from the amending statutes have been incorporated into the initial versions of the study documents.
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2007:
- Statutes from January 17, 2023, for the amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Political Science from March 5, 2007
- Statutes from December 9, 2012, for the Amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Political Science from March 5, 2007
- Statutes from December 9, 2012 for the Amendment of the Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Political Science from March 5, 2007
- Examination Regulations (final version from March 05, 2007)
- Study Regulations (final version from March 05, 2007)
- Amendments due to a resolution of the Faculty Council from June 18, 2014
Documents for students who began studying before October 1, 2007:
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2018:
- Statutes from August 01, 2022, for the Amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor's degree program Protestant Theology from September 18, 2018
- Statutes from August 01, 2022, for the Amendment of the Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program Protestant Theology from September 18, 2018
- Examination Regulations (final version from September 18, 2018)
- Study Regulations (final version from September 18, 2018)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2007:
- Statutes from July 24, 2015, for the Amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program Protestant Theology from March 29, 2007
- Statutes from July 24, 2015, for the Amendment of the Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program Protestant Theology from March 29, 2007
- Examination Regulations (final version from March 29, 2007)
- Study Regulations (final version from March 29, 2007)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2016:
- Statutes from May 5, 2018, for the amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Sociology from September 22, 2016
- Amendments due to a resolution of the Faculty Council from September 20, 2017
- Examination Regulations (final version from September 22, 2016)
- Study Regulations (final version from September 22, 2016)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2007:
- Statutes from October 28, 2012, for the amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Sociology from November 30, 2005
- Statutes from October 28, 2012 for the amendment of the Study Regulations for the Bachelor’s degree program in Sociology from November 30, 2005
- Examination Regulations (final version from November 30, 2005)
- Study Regulations (final version from November 30, 2005)
Documents for students who began studying before October 1, 2007:
Prüfungsordnung
• Prüfungsordnung, ausgefertigt am 28.08.2023
Studienordnung
• Studienordnung, ausgefertigt am 28.08.2023
Studienordnungen der Hauptfächer
1. und 2. Hauptfach | Ordnung | Änderungssatzung |
Evangelische Theologie |
1. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 2. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 |
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Geschichte |
1. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 2. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 |
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Katholische Theologie |
1. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 2. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 |
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Kunstgeschichte |
1. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 2. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 |
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Philosophie |
1. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 2. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 |
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Medienforschung |
1. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 2. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 |
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Politikwissenschaft |
1. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 2. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 |
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Soziologie |
1. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 2. Hauptfach vom 28.08.2023 |
2. Hauptfach | Ordnung | Änderungssatzung |
Anglistik und Amerikanistik | vom 28.08.2023 | |
Germanistik | vom 28.08.2023 | |
Klassische Philologie | vom 28.08.2023 | |
Romanistik | vom 28.08.2023 | |
Slavistik | vom 28.08.2023 | |
Architekturwissenschaft | vom 28.08.2023 | |
Katholische Theologie interdisziplinär | vom 28.08.2023 | |
Sozialwissenschaften | vom 28.08.2023 |
In Bachelor’s degree programs, you can combine the core courses with various supplementary areas. In the Handbook on Supplementary Areas for all Subjects, you will find module descriptions on supplementary areas of the BA degree programs at the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science.
Find the possible combinations for supplementary areas here.
Master's degree programs
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2018:
- Examination Regulations (final version from September 18, 2018)
- Study Regulations (final version from September 18, 2018)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2012:
- Statutes from May 5, 2018 amending the Examination Regulations for the consecutive Master's degree program in Applied Media Research from June 6, 2015
- Examination Regulations (final version from June 09, 2015)
- Study Regulations (final version from June 9, 2015)
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2007:
Current Study Regulations (for students who began studying from October 1, 2022 or later)
Study Regulations from July 11, 2022
Current Examination Regulations (for students who began studying from October 1, 2022 or later)
Examination Regulations from July 11, 2022
Study Regulations (for students who began studying in 2014 or later)
Study regulations from September 18, 2017
Amending statutes:
Examination Regulations (for students who began studying in 2014 or later)
Examination Regulations from September 18, 2017
Amending statutes:
For students who began studying in October 1, 2023
Study Regulations from February 22, 2023
Examination Regulations from February 22, 2023
Aptitude Assessment Regulations from April 13, 2023
For students who began studying in April 1, 2018
Study Regulations
First amending statue for the Study Regulations 02/2019
Examination Regulations
First amending statue for the Examination Regulations 02/2019
For students who began studying before April 1, 2018
Examination Regulations (final version from May 01, 2013)
Study Regulations (final version from May 01, 2013)
The Aptitude Assessment Regulations (from June 4, 2008) apply to all students in the Master’s degree program in Politics and the Constitution.
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2017
- Statutes from February 22, 2024, for the Amendment of the Study Regulations for the consecutive Master's degree program in Sociology from August 1, 2017
- Statutes from May 5, 2018, for the Amendment of the Examination Regulations for the consecutive Master's degree program in Sociology from August 1, 2017
- Examination Regulations (final version from August 01, 2017)
- Study Regulations (final version from August 01, 2017)
Documents for students who began studying before October 1, 2017
Documents for students who began studying in the 2015/16 winter semester
Statutes from July 28, 2015, amending the Study and Examination Regulations for the consecutive Master's degree program in Commercial Law – Companies between Freedom and State Control from March 13, 2015 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD)
- Module descriptions for the amending statutes from July 28, 2015
- Study schedule for the amending statutes from July 28, 2015
Note: Following a resolution passed by the Faculty Council on December 6, 2017, the module JF-WR-8 "Exploring Special Research Areas" no longer requires students to have completed the internship (JF-WR-7) before taking the module. The module is offered in both the summer and winter semesters and runs for up to two semesters.
Documents from July 13, 2010, as amended on March 31, 2021:
apply to students who began studying before the 2015/16 winter semester
Examination Regulations from March 13, 2015 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD).
Study Regulations including module descriptions and study schedule from March 13, 2015 (published in the Official Announcements of TUD).
Diplom and Magister degree programs
Documents for students who began studying from October 1, 2007:
- Statutes from January 4, 2016 for the amendment of the Examination Regulations for the Diplom degree program in Sociology from November 30, 2005
- Statutes from January 4, 2016 for the amendment of the Study Regulations for the Diplom degree program in Sociology from November 30, 2005
Issued on the basis of the resolution of the Senate from September 12, 2007, the approval by the University Executive Board on March 10, 2009, and the resolution of the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science from September 17, 2014.
Documents for students who began studying before October 1, 2007:
You will find the regulations on Magister degree programs on the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science’s website.
Regulations on implementing and assessing examined assessments in accordance with the MC Regulations
Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies
Examination Regulations
Study Regulations
Study Regulations for major subjects
1st and 2nd major subject |
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Amending statutes |
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English and American Studies |
from September 15, 2020 1st major subject and 2nd major subject |
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German Studies |
from September 15, 2020 1st major subject and 2nd major subject |
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Classical Philology |
from September 15, 2020 1st major subject and 2nd major subject |
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Romance Studies |
from September 15, 2020 1st major subject and 2nd major subject |
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Slavic Studies |
from September 15, 2020 1st major subject and 2nd major subject |
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2nd major subject |
Regulation |
Amending statutes |
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Protestant Theology |
from September 15, 2020 |
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History |
from September 15, 2020 |
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Catholic Theology |
from September 15, 2020 |
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Art History |
from September 15, 2020 |
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Media Research |
from September 15, 2020 |
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Philosophy |
from September 15, 2020 |
Examination Regulations
- Examination Regulations from March 22, 2015
amended on September 10, 2016 (for students who enrolled in the 2016/17 winter semester), amended again on September 20, 2017 (for students who enrolled in the 2017/18 winter semester) and also from January 3, 2018 also amended on July 22, 2018(for students who enrolled in the 2018/19 winter semester)
Study Regulations
- Study Regulations from March 22, 2015
amended on August 20, 2016 (for students who enrolled in the 2016/17 winter semester), amended again on September 20, 2017 (for students who enrolled in the 2017/18 winter semester) and also from January 3, 2018 also amended on July 22, 2018(for students who enrolled in the 2018/19 winter semester)
Study Regulations for sub-disciplines
1st and 2nd sub-discipline |
Regulation |
Amending statutes |
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English and American Studies |
from March 22, 2015 |
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German Studies |
from March 22, 2015 |
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Classical Philology |
from March 22, 2015 |
amended on August 20, 2016 |
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Romance Studies |
from March 22, 2015 |
amended on August 20, 2016 |
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Slavic Studies |
from March 22, 2015 |
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2nd major subject |
Regulation |
Amending statutes |
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Public Law (students who enrolled in 2016/17 winter semester) |
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Protestant Theology |
from March 22, 2015 |
amended on September 10, 2016 |
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History |
from March 22, 2015 |
amended on August 20, 2016 |
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Catholic Theology |
from March 22, 2015 |
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Art History |
from March 22, 2015 |
amended on April 1, 2017 |
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Art History/Music |
from March 22, 2015 |
amended on August 20, 2016 |
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Philosophy |
from March 22, 2015 |
amended on July 22, 2018 (valid from the 2018/19 winter semester) |
Study Regulations
Study Regulations for the Master’s degree program in European Languages from September 8, 2020 (for students who enrolled in the 2020/21 winter semester)
amended March 14, 2024 (for students who enrolled in the 2020/21 winter semester)
Examination Regulations
Examination Regulations for the Master’s degree program in European Languages from September 8, 2020 (for students who enrolled in the 2020/21 winter semester)
amended March 14, 2024 (for students who enrolled in the 2020/21 winter semester)
Aptitude Assessment Regulations
Aptitude Assessment Regulations for the Master’s degree program in European Languages, amended June 13, 2020
Study Regulations (discontinued)
Study Regulations for the Master’s degree program in European Languages from November 1, 2012, amended August 17, 2016 (for students who enrolled from the 2016/21 winter semester)
Examination Regulations (discontinued)
Examination Regulations for the Master’s degree program in European Languages from November 1, 2012, amended August 17, 2016 (for students who enrolled in the 2016/17 winter semester), amended March 18, 2018.
Examination Regulations
- Examination Regulations from April 2, 2015
amended on April 26, 2017 (for students who enrolled in the 2017/18 winter semester)
Study Regulations
Study Regulations for sub-disciplines
Sub-disciplines for Master’s degree programs |
Regulations (and any amendments) |
English and American Studies |
from April 2, 2015 |
German Studies |
from April 2, 2015 |
Classical Philology |
from April 2, 2015 |
Romance Studies |
from April 2, 2015 |
Slavic Studies |
from April 2, 2015 |
Older regulations
You will find the Study Regulations and Examination Regulations for all other discontinued Master’s degree programs at the Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies in the Official Announcements of TU Dresden.
Institute of English and American Studies
- For the sub-discipline of English and American Studies in the Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies Bachelor’s degree program and for the teacher training degree programs for State Examination degrees in English from February 22, 2023
- For the sub-discipline of English and American Studies in the consecutive Master’s degree program in Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies, amended June 29, 2013
Institute of Romance Studies
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Teacher Training
All regulations of the teacher training courses can be found on the pages of the ZLSB.pages of the ZLSB
Legal Regulations
Act on the Autonomy of Institutions of Higher Education in the Free State of Saxony (Sächsisches Hochschulfreiheitsgesetz – SächsHSFG) (from January 1, 2013)
Law on admission to higher education in the Free State of Saxony (Sächsisches Hochschulzulassungsgesetz – SächsHZG) (from July 11, 2009)
Saxon School Act (Schulgesetz für den Freistaat Sachsen –SchulG) (from January 1, 2009)
Ordinance of the Saxon State Ministry for Higher Education, Research, Culture and Tourism on the Nature and Scope of Responsibilities at Public Higher Education Institutions in the Free State of Saxony (Saxon Service Regulations for Higher Education Institutions – DAVOHS) (from April 1, 2003)
Ordinance of the Saxon State Ministry for Higher Education, Research and the Arts on the First State Examination for Teacher Training Students at Schools in the Free State of Saxony Teacher Examination Regulations I (Lehramtsprüfungsordnung I, LAPO I) (from March 13, 2007)
Ordinance of the Saxon State Ministry for Higher Education, Research and the Arts on the Second State Examination for Teacher Training Students at Schools in the Free State of Saxony Teacher Examination Regulations II (Lehramtsprüfungsordnung II, LAPO II) (from May 3, 2009)
Administrative Regulation of the Saxon State Ministry for Higher Education, Research, Culture and Tourism on the Acquisition, Management and Use of Third-Party Funds at Public Higher Education Institutions in the Free State of Saxony (VwV Drittmittel) (from April 4, 2005)
Resolutions of the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK)
Law on Fixed-Term Employment in Science (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG) (as of April 12, 2007)
German Higher Education Framework Act (from April 12, 2017)
Publications of the German Council of Science and Humanities
Bologna pages of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Statements/communiqués in the context of the Bologna process:
Sorbonne Declaration (from May 25, 1998)
Prague Communiqué (from May 19, 2001)
Berlin Communiqué (from September 19, 2003)
London Communiqué (from May 17, 2007)