Deferral of the study start
If you need to postpone the start of your studies, you can apply for a deferral if you have a valid reason.
A deferral can only be granted if you are currently admitted and have paid the tuition fee for the first semester. You must also demonstrate a valid reason for your deferral request.
Valid reasons for granting a deferral may be:
- social circumstances
- medical circumstances
- other special circumstances such as caring of child, being called up for military service or civilian service, student union commissions, military training according to the ordinance (2015:613)
- deferred statutory leave in accordance with the Swedish Education Leave Act (1974:981) [HF chapter 7, § 33 (1993:100) and UHRFS (2016:1)].
Unfortunately, reasons such as financial shortage concerning payment of tuition fee or living expenses, a delayed residence permit, difficulties to find an apartment, preferring to pursue another study or work opportunity, etc. will not be sufficient for granting a deferral.
If you have already started the programme you should instead apply for an interruption of studies. Please contact the study counsellor for your programme.