Final State Exam (end of 4th semester)
The State Exam in International and Diplomatic Studies is an oral exam conducted in front of a State Examination Committee. The exam period follows the VŠE academic calendar, which applies to all faculties.
How to register for the State Exam in InSIS:
The final state exam is classified as an extra-semester course, but you register for it the same way as regular courses. Follow these steps in InSIS:
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Go to InSIS → My Study → Student’s Portal → Registration/Enrollment → Extra-sem. courses
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Select the appropriate group and course: hSZ1 – 2IDN – State Exam in International and Diplomatic Studies
Final Thesis Defense & State Exam – Important Information for IDS Students
In the IDS master’s programme, the final thesis defense and the state exam are held together as one combined and inseparable examination, referred to as a defense-state exam.
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For IDS students, the exam is listed in InSIS under the code 2IDN, carries 12 ECTS, and you can find the syllabus here.
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The exam takes the form of a discussion (rozprava) where you primarily defend your thesis, but you may also be asked additional questions related to the topics listed under “Course contents” in the syllabus.
Timing & submission rules:
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If you submit your thesis in InSIS, you will automatically be scheduled to take the state exam in the respective examination period.
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⚠️ You cannot select the date yourself – it will be assigned by the faculty/IDS office.