GOP (Grundlagen- und Orientierungsprüfung)

The GOP is not a single examination, but rather consists of several examinations that students take during the first two semesters (at the latest in the third). The GOP is intended to provide students with reliable feedback on their suitability for their chosen degree program at an early stage.

Examinations for the GOP may only be repeated once if they are failed at the first attempt. Failing the GOP on the second attempt means that the student has failed at the final attempt and is unfortunately no longer allowed to continue studying the subject in question, not even at other universities.