For absence from studies to be considered an approved leave from studies it needs to have been applied for by the student and approved by the department before the start of the absence.

Resuming studies after an approved leave is tied to a specific date – if the student stays absent from studies after this date the student loses their guaranteed spot on the course or programme and resuming studies is subject to availability of an open spot.

Circumstances in which approved leave of study can be granted are:

• Parental leave and other child care, military or civilian service or student union assignments. It can also be a temporary probationary employment according to section 12 of the ordinance (2012: 332) on certain employments in the Swedish Armed Forces or service in the Swedish Armed Forces for those who are employed as part-time group officers, soldiers or sailors according to this ordinance.
• Exceptional reasons regarding social and/or medical circumstances or other extraordinary circumstances.

Please use the form below to apply for approved leave from studies.

SUPSY-55 - Application for Approved leave from studies (in Swedish) (184 Kb)  (Word)

In the case of leave not pre-approved by the department, or not in accordance with the dates specified for approved leave, the possibility for students to continue their studies will be at risk. Resuming studies is then subject to the availability of an open spot for all remaining parts of the course or programme.

A denial of an Application of leave from studies can be appealed to the The Higher Education Appeals Board, please see more information on the back of the form below.

Before resuming your studies after an approved leave, it is required that you send in the form “Application of Resuming studies” found below.

If you are applying to resume studies after an unapproved leave, please use the same form.

SUPSY-58 - Application of Resuming studies (in Swedish) (182 Kb)  (Word)

A Discontinuation of studies is a definite discontinuation of your studies. It means that you do not intend to complete the studies you have been admitted to, and that you renounce your spot on the programme.

Notice of discontinuation of studies is made with the form below.

SUPSY-59 - Application of Discontinuation of studies (143 Kb)  (Word)

Please note that if you are an international student your residence permit and study fees might be affected by Approved leave of study, Unapproved leave of study, and Discontinuation of studies. CSN and student accommodation might also be affected.

It is your own responsibility to investigate these conditions with the government agencies and others concerned.