Discontinuation, academic leave of absence

If you need to take a break during your studies, you must apply for an academic leave of absence in order to keep your guaranteed place in the programme when you return. If you interrupt your studies without notifying the university, you will not have a guaranteed place to resume your studies.

You can apply for academic leave of absence here. If you have questions, please contact the department's study counsellor.

When you are ready to return to your studies, apply for your courses as usual within your programme via universityadmissions.se. If your break has been so long that regular registration is no longer possible, apply for a return to studies here.

If you decide to discontinue a course or programme, you must notify the department. Discontinuing means that you are giving up your place.

• If you discontinue within three weeks of the course start, it is considered an early discontinuation. You may apply for the course or programme again in the future.
• If you discontinue later than three weeks after the course start, it is a late discontinuation. In that case, you cannot reapply for the course. If you wish to take it again later, you may be re-registered—but only if there is space available.

You can report discontinuation for single courses directly in Ladok. If you are studying within a course package or programme, please report your discontinuation using this form.