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Exams

Explanation of the grade and appeal for written exams at KMD

If you get a result on a written exam that you believe is incorrect, you have the right to appeal the assessment that has been made. You can also appeal if you believe that formal errors have been made during the exam.

Additional information regarding exams at KMD can be found at KMD's pages on exams.

Explanation of the grade

You have the right to receive an explanation for the grading of your work (University and University Colleges Act § 11). In the case of oral exams, trial lectures and concerts, the request for such an explanation must be presented immediately after the grade has been given. In the case of written exams, the deadline for requesting an explanation is one week from the time the grade is announced.

To request an explanation, contact the study administration at the department in question by email, eksamen.kmd@uib.no. The email must include your full name, candidate number, phone number, course code and title of the course.

The processing of the explanation for grading can take up to 3 weeks.

NOTE! Send the email from your student email address at UiB.

The explanation will normally be given within two weeks of you requesting it. In the explanation, the examiner(s) will state the general principles that have been used as a basis for the assessment. The explanation will be given orally or in writing at the examiner's choice.

Appeal against a result

If you receive a result on a written exam that you believe is incorrect, you have the right to appeal the result (cf. § 11 of The University and University Colleges Act). We recommend that you first ask the department responsible for the course for an explanation for the result (see above).

You cannot appeal the outcome of the appeal. It is not possible to appeal against the result of an oral exam, trial lecture, exhibition or concert (cf. § 11 of The University and University Colleges Act).

The deadline for appealing the grade is three weeks after the explanation has been received.
Read more on this webpage: Appealing grades | Student Pages | UiB

Appeal and explanation for the Examen philosophicum

Absence from an exam

Study progression

Recognition of previous education

Recognition and registration of examen philosophicum or examen facultatum

Valid absence

Change in study progression

Extension of right to study

Undocumented break from studies at KMD

Documented leave of absence at KMD

NB! New rules from 01.01.2024: Regulations relating to studies at the University of Bergen

Who must apply for documented leave?

Students in:

all performing and creative study programmes in art, music and design
master's level in the five-year integrated master's programme in music therapy
one-year programme in practical pedagogical education at KMD
all study programmes that take courses over two semesters, and who wish to take a leave of absence in the spring semester

Valid reasons for leave of absence

You may apply for a documented leave of absence from your study programme on the basis of important welfare reasons, according to UiB's study regulations § 5-2 (1):

in connection with pregnancy, childbirth and care of children in accordance with § 10-6 (2) of the Universities and University Colleges Act.
in case of illness that does not make it possible to continue the studies,
if the cohabitant, own children or parents etc. are severely ill,
in connection with the performance of a duty of service pursuant to §17 of the Defence Act,
in connection with positions in student political bodies and other weighty political offices, or
when other special circumstances speak in favor, such as elite sports.

If you are unable to take an exam due to illness or similar, you must remember to withdraw from the exam before the withdrawal deadline. It is not possible to withdraw from scheduled performance and creative examinations, without an approved application with a valid reason, cf. Regulations relating to studies at the University of Bergen §5-5.
You can withdraw in Studentweb or by contacting your study advisor.

Who cannot apply for leave?

Leave of absence will not be granted for:

active students at other Norwegian educational institutions who only take single courses at UiB
exchange students from a foreign university
external candidates for special examinations («privatist»)
new students on the basis of paid or unpaid employment at the start of their studies
students who take single courses at UiB

Application, documentation and processing

There is no set deadline for applying for documented leave, but it is recommended that you apply well in advance of the planned leave. If possible, we want you to apply within the same deadlines as for undocumented break from your studies and preferably before the start of the semester.

Applications are processed in accordance with UiB’s study regulations § 5-2. Leave of absence and can only be granted for a minimum of one semester and up to one year at a time, mainly from the autumn semester. Extended leave is only granted in special cases. When granting leave of absence, the tutor contract must be altered accordingly. You retain your right to study while you are on leave and your educational plan will be prolonged accordingly.

To be granted documented leave, you must attach the necessary documentation that is relevant to your application. Please do not send this by email but upload it in the application form. The application will be treated as sensitive information. If you are applying for leave of absence for academic reasons, for example to take other courses outside the programme, you must attach confirmation from your tutor.

Necessary documentation may be:

medical certificate
confirmation of due date/ birth certificate/ documentation of adoption
notice of military service
documentation of political duty/appointment
documentation of the circumstances stated as the reason

Students on leave granted according to § 5-2 can choose whether or not they want to pay the semester fee. Students who have registered for exams must pay the semester fee even if they are on leave. Contact your study advisor if you have any questions.

For pregnancy, birth and adoption, leave shall be granted in accordance with The University and University Colleges Act § 10-6 .
In the event of compulsory military service, leave of absence shall be granted in accordance with § 17 of the Defence Act.

Follow this link if you want more information about leave of absence at UiB Leave of absence from your studies | Student Pages | UiB

Application form for documented leave of absence (English)

Quit your studies at KMD?

Finances and personal property

Financial support

Personal property, insurance, damage and compensation

The Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design at the University of Bergen cannot as a state institution take out insurance on behalf of students. Therefore, the institution does not have insurance for the loss or theft of, or damage to personal property. KMD encourages consequently all students to take out their own travel, theft, personal and property damage insurance. For study trips or exchange abroad, it is mandatory to have adequate travel insurance. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that their insurance policies are valid during the study period.

KMD seeks to prevent damages by maintaining relevant safety routines and keeping the building stock in order, as well as by providing information on use of its premises and equipment. It is expected that students actively keep up to date on regulations and follow these. It is furthermore expected that compulsory HSE courses are completed by all students, and that students have completed relevant safety-courses for workshops, if this is a requirement for the use of the premises, machinery and/or equipment.

What is considered personal property?

Personal property refers to all assets, equipment, and inventory that a student acquires for their activities as a student and uses on premises either owned or rented by the faculty, or at external locations. Personal property additionally includes all objects that a student makes, stores and/or displays in those premises.

Compensation

The Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design may be liable for damages in the event of negligence on part of faculty employees, or due to defects in buildings and/or technical equipment. Students who believe they have a legitimate claim for compensation must submit the claim to the institution in writing as soon as possible after the incident has taken place.

For claims, please use this form: KMD - Request-form for compensation due to damage or loss of personal property

Any claim for compensation must include a detailed description of the circumstances of damage or loss, as well as a thorough description of the extent — including documentation. The claimant must clarify which form of compensation is requested. If the claimant has documentation of costs relevant to the claim, this must be attached.

RELEVANT LINKS:

Reglement om håndtering av ansattes rettigheter til forsknings- og arbeidsresultater ved Universitetet i Bergen
HSE training for Art, Music and Design (in English)