Transfer of credits and leave of absence
On this page you can apply for transfer of credits of part of a course. You can also apply for leave of absence from your studies, as well as notify us that you are breaking off your studies.
Transfer of credits
If you already have a passing grade on an academic course or part of the course with the same content as a course you're taking at our department you might be able to transfer some of the credits. At the department level, we can only approve the transfer of credits for partial courses, for example, a module in a bigger course.
If you want to apply for a transfer of credits for complete courses, or courses taken in another country so you can apply for a degree at Uppsala University, you should be able to do that in Ladok. Read more on the Degree pages.
If you have questions about applying for a transfer of credits you are welcome to email our study counsellor.
If you apply for a transfer of credits you need to upload both a transcript of records to show that you have passed the course you want to transfer credits from, and a formal syllabus (kursplan) with a reading list. Otherwise, we can't make a proper decision. You can find further instructions on the application form.
Decisions on transfer of credits as part of a course are made by the examiner of the course you want to transfer your credits to.
Academic leave of absence
A leave of absence can be granted if you meet any of the special conditions stated in the Higher Education Ordinance, for example, parental leave, medical reasons or other special circumstances. We grant leave of absence for one or two semesters at a time. If you need a longer absence than that, you will have to make a new application.
You need to send in a certificate from your doctor, midwife or other professional that attests the reason for your leave, even if you already have discussed it with your teacher or programme coordinator.
Decisions on academic leave are made by the department's management.
Resumption of studies
If you have been granted academic leave of absence you need to notify us no later than the date indicated on the decision approving your leave that you are returning to your studies. If you do not notify us in time you may lose your spot.
Discontinuation of studies
Discontinue a course
You can yourself discontinue a course you are registered to in Ladok. You can also email us on info@lingfil.uu.se if you want help with the matter. We also recommend that you tell your teacher you are leaving the course.
If you discontinue the course later than three weeks in the course will still be visible in your Ladok, and you will not be able to apply to it again.
Early discontinution
Early discontinuation (which is also called de-registration) of a course is done in Ladok within the three weeks of the start of the course. It means your acceptance to the course is removed, and you can apply to it again later.
Discontinue a programme
If you want to discontinue a programme (and not a single course) you need to notify us on a special form. We also recommend that you tell your programme coordinator you are leaving the programme.