Deferment of studies Were you admitted to a course or programme, but circumstances have since occurred that make it impossible for you to start? You can begin your studies at a later time by applying for a deferment. The deferment process is an ...
Leave from studies If you need to take a temporary break from your studies, you can apply for an approved leave from studies with guaranteed admission. Read more about what this involves and how to apply. If you're studying a degree programme, you can ...
Changing programmes or university Realising that you aren't suited for what you're studying, or that you've made the wrong choice, can be quite stressful - but it isn't a catastrophe. You can change your university and programme, though it can be a bit ...
Your influence as a student As a student, you have the ability to influence your education, for example through course evaluations or by getting involved in the student union. An important task of universities and university colleges is providing an ...
Student unions Student unions are independent associations that work on behalf of students on the issues important to them. Membership in a student union is not required - you can decide yourself if you want to join. The main task of student unions is ...
Higher education studies As an asylum-seeker in Sweden, you may study at the higher education level if you meet the entry requirements. Please note that until you receive a residence permit, you'll be required to pay application and tuition fees. What ...
Other study options While waiting for your case to be evaluated, it's possible for you to begin studying Swedish. There are organisations that provide these and other types of courses for asylum-seekers. Sweden has a long history of providing courses ...
Exchange student or freemover? You can study abroad as an exchange student from a university in Sweden. You can also apply on your own to a foreign university as a freemover. Find out the difference between the two. Being an exchange student means that ...
Preparing for studies as a freemover A great deal of preparation needs to be done when you apply to a course or programme abroad. Compare courses A great place to start is to find out as much as you can about the courses/programmes and the universities ...
Travelling as an exchange student Being an exchange student means that you study abroad as part of your Swedish education. You don’t have to pay tuition fees and a scholarship or grant is often included. Most Swedish universities and university ...
