Thesis Presentation Guidelines (B.Sc. / M.Sc.)

During the course of a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis, students are required to give three presentations. Each presentation serves a distinct purpose in guiding the research process and ensuring continuous feedback. All presentations must be held in English.

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Timing: At thesis registration Duration: 5 minutes + Q&A

The Introductory Presentation provides a concise overview of the planned thesis. Its primary goal is to communicate the topic, the research question(s), and the general direction of the work. Students should briefly explain the motivation behind the chosen topic and present the core idea of the thesis proposal in a clear, structured manner.

Expected content:

• Short introduction to the topic and its relevance
• Research question(s)
• Initial scope and planned contribution
• Very brief outline of planned methodology

This talk is intentionally short; focus on clarity and conceptual direction rather than technical depth.

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Timing: Midway through the thesis work Duration: 10 minutes + Q&A

The Midterm Presentation offers a checkpoint to discuss the current progress, receive feedback, and refine the direction of the work. Students should present a well-structured update that covers both achievements and challenges to date.

Expected content:

• Current state of the project
• Identified challenges, open issues, and potential solution strategies
• Methodology: a deeper explanation of the intended study design, implementation approach, experimental setup, or analytical strategy
• Implementation details: what has been built so far and what remains
• Updated roadmap for completing the remaining work, including milestones and risks

This presentation is more technical and detailed than the Introductory Presentation, offering the audience a solid understanding of the work’s foundation and direction.

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Timing: At thesis completion Duration: 15 minutes + Q&A

The Final Presentation summarizes the entire thesis and focuses on the results, their interpretation, and their implications. While the topic and methodology should be briefly revisited, the emphasis should be on presenting the outcomes in a format similar to a scientific conference talk.

Expected content:

• Very short recap of the topic and research questions
• Brief summary of the methodology (only essential points)
• Results: clear and well-structured presentation of findings (qualitative, quantitative, technical, or mixed)
• Discussion: interpretation of results, implications for research or practice
• Limitations: critical reflection on constraints or methodological weaknesses
• Future Work: suggestions for how the project or research direction could be extended

The goal of this talk is to communicate the scientific contribution of the thesis and demonstrate the student’s ability to discuss and contextualize their results.