What is an exemption from the semester ticket?
In the case of an exemption from the semester ticket, the right to travel is withdrawn and
the fees for the semester ticket are refunded.
The ticket must have been paid for in advance!
Information about the semesterticket summerterm 2024 you can find here
and information about who is eligible for an exemtion: here
All students can apply for a full or partial exemption if they...
- ..are studying outside Berlin for at least 3 months, e.g.
- Practical semester or internship
- as part of the final thesis
- semester abroad
- ...are on leave of absence
- ...are unable to use public transportation due to a disability or for health reasons
- ..are in possession of a disabled person's pass with a token
- ..have been enrolled late
- ..are also enrolled at another university and receive a semester ticket from this university
Other cases:
- Students who exmatriculate (dropout or graduation) do not need to submit an application:
The student administration automatically forwards us the exmatriculation applications of the respective students - Circumstances due to the Corona pandemic are no grounds for exemption.
What proof do I have to provide?
This varies depending on the reason for the application. A complete overview of the evidence required can be found on the back of the application form.
Submit application
Download application form as PDF
The signed application can be submitted by mail or e-mail, see Contact. Applications are available in the office and can be completed and handed in during office hours. When submitting an application by mail, the postmark counts as far as deadlines are concerned. All supporting documents can be submitted later.
Deadlines SoSe 2024
Reason for exemption | Deadline |
Absence from place of study | 31.03.2024 or 14 days after occurence of reason |
Leave of absence: | 27.05.2024 or 4 weeks after delayed immatriculation |
Delayed immatriculation: | 1 month after immatriculation date |
Other: | 15.09.2024 |
Deadlines WiSe 23/24
Reason for exemption | Deadline |
Absence from place of study | 31.09.2023 or 14 days after occurence of reason |
Leave of absence: | 27.11.2023 or 4 weeks after delayed immatriculation |
Delayed immatriculation: | 4 week after immatriculation |
Other: | 15.03.2024 |