Fachprüfungsordnungen
Fachprüfungsordnungen are a type of regulation used by German-speaking higher education institutions to govern the assessment and examination requirements for a given subject area within a degree program. They set the conditions under which students complete subject-related examinations and achieve the degree, defining the scope of examinations, the required modules, and the assessment methods used to measure achievement. FPOs thus complement the broader Studienordnung (curriculum) and Prüfungsordnung (rules governing examinations) by detailing subject-specific requirements.
Typical contents include a catalog of compulsory and elective modules, credit allocation (ECTS), module descriptions, formats
Formation and modification of FPOs occur within faculties or departments and are usually subject to approval
Impact: For students, the FPO provides the concrete requirements for completing the subject component of a