Thesis defense consists of thesis and defense parts. Thesis represents student's collective understanding of program. Defense presents evidence to support research findings. Thesis required for bachelor's/master's degrees, dissertation for doctorate
Thesis defense lasts 1-2 hours and demonstrates research expertise. Committee members ask open-ended questions based on presentation and thesis. Presentation includes research summary, findings, and conclusions
Thesis defense is presenting academic work to panel of professors. Defense occurs after coursework and practicum completion. Panel evaluates student's understanding of course and topic
PhD dissertations must be submitted via Munin portal with open access requirement. No deadline for submission, but 35 copies must be printed for defence. Assessment committee must be appointed before submission, typically 2 months in advance. Committee recommendation must be available within 2 months of submission
Thesis should be 30-70 pages excluding executive summary and appendices. Must be written in English with cover page, preface, and executive summary. Includes theoretical chapters, research findings, and conclusions. Requires clear alignment of basic, theoretical, and empirical reasoning
Program trains engineers for management positions in teaching, research, industry. RWTH leads nationally and internationally in electrical engineering education. Program combines research and teaching with industry applications