Non-Completion and Leave From Studies

Non-Completion – Programme or Course

Early Non-Completion

Early non- completion means that you discontinue your studies within the first three weeks of the programme or course. In the case of early non-completion, you can apply for the programme or course again at a later date.

Report non-completion of studies on a course through Ladok for students

Report non-completion of studies on a programme through the form Non-completion of studies (link to web form)

Late Non-Completion

Late non-completion means that you discontinue your studies after three weeks from when the programme or course started. In the case of late non-completion you cannot apply for the programme or course again. If you still choose to apply, you will receive a notification that you need to contact an Education officer for possible re-registration.

Report non-completion of studies on a course through Ladok for students

Report non-completion of studies on a programme through Non-completion of studies (link to web form)

Leave From Studies

You may apply for approved leave from studies. If there are special grounds, you will be granted leave from studies with guaranteed admission, which means you can resume your studies after the leave period ends. Leave from studies refers to a fixed period, with the possibility of an extension. You can apply based on medical or personal grounds, or other special circumstances. Examples of special grounds are sick leave, care of a child and military duty. This needs to be verified through documentation (e.g., a medical certificate). If the university decides not to approve your application for leave with guaranteed admission, you can submit an appeal to the Higher Education Appeals Board (ÖNH).

However, if you wish to take a leave from your studies for other reasons, for example, to go on a long trip, you only have the right to resume your studies subject to available places.

Leave from studies without special grounds result in either a leave from studies without guaranteed admission or discontinuation of studies. The conditions for returning are the same regardless of leave or discontinuation, and the application for returning to studies is made in the same way.

Apply for leave from studies through the Application Form for Approved Leave of Studies

It is important to note that the programme or course may change content and structure or be terminated during the time you are on leave from studies. If this is the case, it may affect not completed course components and supplementary studies may be necessary.

CSN (Swedish Board of Student Finance)

If you have student funding, remember to notify CSN that you are discontinuing your studies. It can also be a good idea to find out what applies if you resume your studies in the future.