Help and support
On this page, we have gathered information and contact information for you who need support in your physics studies.
There are many places where you can find help or support, both at the Department of Physics and Stockholm University. Where you can turn to depends on what kind of question you have. Below we give some suggestions.
You can also read more on Stockholm University's central website about Life as a student.
Start with the student office
For most questions, the Student Office is the best place to go to. The head of the office is Gorica Nikolic, and if she cannot answer your question, she usually knows who can. The Student Office is located in corridor B4, 4th floor of the AlbaNova main building.
If you have questions about your studies
In the same corridor as the Student Office you can find the academic advisor. Here you can get answers to questions about our courses and programmes, registration, admission and prerequisites to courses or get information about exams and degrees. If you have fallen behind in your studies, you are welcome to discuss an individual study plan. You can also ask questions about the labour market after your studies. During the term, the academic advisor is available by telephone and during certain open reception hours. Information about the current reception times is posted on the door to the academic advisor office or on the contact page. You can also book an appointment, which is especially recommended if you travel far or want to meet outside the reception hours.
If you have questions about the education at Fysikum
If you are studying a master programme, you can always turn to the programme coordinator. They will be able to answer questions regarding course selection, as well as more general questions regarding the structure and content of the programme.
The directors of studies for undergraduate education are responsible for issues concerning the education at the Department of Physics. Examples of issues that are handled by the directors of studies are the development of educational techniques and courses, deciding on teachers for each course, and ensuring that rules and guidelines are followed by both teachers and students.
Studying with a disability
All students are welcomed at the Department of Physics. We are aware that everyone has different needs to succeed. For those of you who need extra support, it is important to know that support is available. In the first instance, you apply for support from the central student services at Stockholm University via an electronic form. Together with a coordinator, you discuss your individual needs, and receive recommendations for educational support. Based on these recommendations, you then discuss with our study counselor what fits best in the physics courses you study with us. This can, for example, be about extra time or the possibility to sit in a small group during an exam. More information is available via the central student services.
Central Student Services and the Student House gives you answers about your life as a student
The university has a Student Services Centre in the Studenthuset at the main campus Frescati. There you can get help with general career guidance, your university account, etc. You can also turn to the Student Services if you need to get in touch with the Student Health Service, want to apply for scholarships or participate in one of the language and study workshops, stress management courses and public speaking courses that Student Services organizes. More information about this and much more can be found on the Student House's website.
Do you want to improve your study technique or your academic writing?
If you feel that you want to improve your study technique, or develop your academic writing skills, you can contact the Academic Writing Service. The Academic Writing Service provides English-language support for writing and study skills. They give talks and seminars and offer individual guidance. Their services are available free of charge to all students at Stockholm University.
Student Health
If you are unwell during your studies, it is not unusual to feel that the problems are at least partly due to your study situation. You can always turn to Student Health Services for advice on issues concerning your own health or life situation. Stockholm Student Health Services is a complement to the public healthcare available to residents in Sweden, and includes psychologists / psychotherapists and nurses. All visits are free of charge.
Last updated: February 18, 2021
Source: Department of Physics