Students enrolled in a Master’s degree programme who do not pass any exam for two consecutive years, or do not complete all the exams (excluding the Final Examination) in four years, are considered to have forfeited and cannot continue their studies in the same academic career. Forfeited students are allowed to enrol again in the same Master’s degree programme (if this is still active) without having to sit the admission test again (when this is foreseen).  

The years of part-time enrolment count as 0.5 / year.  

An instance to the Rector for deferment of the terms of forfeiture is permitted in the event of serious and certifiable reasons.  

When forfeited students begin a new career, they may ask for the recognition of the credits earned during the forfeited degree programme.     

The forfeiture rules provided for by article 12 of the Student Regulations are applicable to students enrolled at Politecnico starting from the 2016/2017 academic year. These forfeiture rules are also applicable to students enrolled at Politecnico before the 2016/2017 a.y., but in this case the number of years of enrolment is calculated starting from the 2016/2017 a.y., instead of the actual enrolment date.