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EPM Exam Trainer

Exam Format

Written Exam ⏱️ 3 hours

  • 9–10 problems
  • Teil A + Teil B
  • Paper-based solution; simple (non-programmable) calculator allowed — see list below
  • Formelsammlung (official formula collection) allowed — see section 'What you can bring'

Oral Exam 🎤 ~20 minutes

  • 15 minutes to solve 2–3 simplified problems (shorter than written ones)
  • Then explanation of solution and reasoning to a 3-person committee
  • Exemption possible with ≥3/4 bonus points

Exam Structure

Teil A

Need ≥50% in Teil A

3 tasks, basic topics

Teil B

Need ≥50% in Teil B

6–7 tasks, advanced topics

Final Grade

Need ≥50% Gesamtnote

Overall result

Fees

€66. No additional payment required for the oral exam

Grades and Retakes

1
2
3
4
5
  • Grading scale: 1 (very good), 2 (good), 3 (satisfactory), 4 (sufficient), 5 (insufficient/unsatisfactory).
  • Grade 5 is negative: exam not passed; maximum four retakes allowed.
  • Certificate issuance: on scheduled days; have ID with you.

What You Can and Cannot Bring

Allowed

  • Photo ID document
  • Writing supplies (pens, pencil, eraser)
  • Simple geometric ruler/triangle, compass (if permitted by local classroom rules)
  • Formelsammlung — official formula collection (without personal notes or inserts; permitted in accordance with organizers' instructions).
Show approved calculator list

TI: TI-30XIIS, TI-30XIIB, TI-30XA, TI-30ECORS, TI 30 XS, TI-34II

Rebell: SC2030, SC2040

Casio: FX-82DE Plus, FX-82MS, FX-82ES Plus, FX-82SX Plus, FX-82 Solar, FX-82 Solar II, FX-85DE Plus, FX-85MS, FX-85ES Plus, FX-85GT Plus, FX-95ES Plus, FX-220 PLUS

Canon: F-502 G

Citizen: SR-135, SR-135N, SR-260N

Fiamo: Eco 30

Brilliant: BS-110, BS-125

💡 Tip: check the exact model name on the device in advance.

Not Allowed

  • Electronic devices (including smartwatches, phones) — must be turned off and put away
  • Programmable/graphical calculators and any models not on the approved list, reference books, printouts, additional formula sheets
  • Any materials not permitted by supervisors

Upcoming Dates and Registration

Two dates available right now. Registration closes about two weeks before the exam.

April

This date falls outside the university admission period. Not recommended if enrolled in a VWU course.
Written: Fri 17.04.2026, 14:15
Oral: 04.05–07.05.2026
Registration: 13.03–26.03.2026

June

Written: Tue 09.06.2026, 14:15
Oral: 22.06–26.06.2026
Registration: 08.05–21.05.2026
Official exam dates — vorstudienlehrgang.oead.at