FAQ

When can I register for a course/program?

You register yourself before each semester to a course or a programme. Registration, exact dates and more information is found on antagning.se.

I forgot to register during the normal registration period, what do I do now?

Late registration opens for fall semester courses around July 15 and for spring semester courses around December 15.

How do I re-register?

Re-registration for courses is subject to availability and is handled by the Physics Course Office for courses within physics and astronomy.

I am taking a project course/degree project, how do I go about it?

You can register for these courses on antagning.se but not register yourself in Ladok. You will always be admitted with conditions to these courses.

What freestanding courses in physics do you offer?

We have a wide range of courses that you can take without being a program student with us.

Courses within physics and astronomy

What prerequisites are required to take a course or program within physics or astronomy?

A large proportion of the courses and programs we offer have so-called entry requirements, which are described in each individual syllabus. Entry requirements from other universities apply, if you are not sure if this applies for your studies contact the course coordinator.

What does it mean to be admitted with conditions?

If you are admitted with conditions, you do not have all the eligibility requirements for the course or programme you want to study. It may be that you are waiting for an answer to an exam or have not completed laboratory work for a course. If not everything is reported by the time the course starts, you cannot take the course at this time. If you have questions about how this may affect your future studies, contact your program's advisor. As soon as you fulfill the eligibility requirements, you can contact the course coordinator responsible for the course and they will help you.

When will I receive my admission decision?

Exact dates and more information about admission are found on antagning.se.

When is the last supplementary day for me to show that I have met the entry requirements for courses/programs?

Exact dates and more information about admission are found on antagning.se.

How do I register for courses/programs?

Before you register you must create a student account. For registration on courses and programmes at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, information about registration will be found on the Department of Physics and Astronomy’s students gate.

Registration on courses at the department is made in Ladok. You may register no earlier than around 4 weeks before the course begins and the registration closes around 1 week before the course begins.

I have missed the registration period in Ladok, what do I do now?

Contact the course coordinator responsible for the course and they will help you.

If I am admitted with conditions, how do I register?

It is not possible to register in Ladok if you are admitted with conditions. If not everything is reported by the time the course starts, you cannot take the course at this time. If you have questions about how this may affect your future studies, contact your program's counselor. As soon as you meet the eligibility requirements, you can contact the course coordinator responsible for the course and they will help you.

Academic year periods and exams and guidelines for re-exams are found on the Faculty of Science and Technology’s web site.

For each course, in addition to the regular exam, two re-exams are given.

When and how can I see my schedule?

Your timetable should be ready five weeks before the start of the course. You can see it in the study page (if you are registered for the course) or in TimeEdit (schedules for all courses given at UU).

How do I know who is the course coordinator and examiner for my course?

In both TimeEdit and studium, there is usually information about the course coordinator and other responsible persons linked to the course. For the examiner, you can ask the course coordinator or the course coordinator of the department giving the course.

How do I find my classroom?

MazeMap is a good way to find your way around UU. You can enter the hall numbers and a digital map will direct you.

Where can I find information about my course?

If you are registered on a course, there is a lot of information on your study page in Studium. Course coordinator, timetable, syllabus, etc.

How and when do I register for the exam?

As a student, you register for the exam via Ladok at least 12 days before the exam date.

How do I know where the exam is given?

The information is in Ladok, but usually also in TimeEdit.

If I fail to register in time, what do I do?

Contact the course coordinator at least 5 days before the exam and see if they can help you.

How do I get my marked exam?

You who are studying at the Faculty of Science and Technology can download your exam digitally via My Exams.

How do I get hold of old exams?

Contact the course office that gives the course. The course coordinator can also post old exams on the course study page.

When will I get my corrected exam back?

Within 25 calendar days your corrected exam is founf on My Exams.

How do I know when re-exams are given and how do I register?

You do not need to be re-registered to register for a re-exam. Instead, your registration for the exam will be in Ladok as usual, even for re-exams. Ladok also states when the exam is given and where.

My well-being affects my studies, what can I do?

The student health service at UU is available to all students, both for individual consultations and shorter courses/seminars. You can also make an appointment with your program advisor to talk about how you can adapt your studies to your condition.

I have a permanent disability (such as hearing loss, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.) can I get help with my studies?

At UU we have pedagogically targeted support for students with a permanent disability.

I am having difficulties with my studies, is there extra time to study?

Lessons and workshops are teaching moments that are linked to lectures and laboratory work. There you can sit down with a person responsible for the course who is present and can answer questions. On the basic courses in physics, there are SI-supplement instructions linked to the courses. There is also math support at Ångström.

I have problems speaking in front of people, writing CVs, procrastination and other things related to studies and working life, is there help?

At UU there are several courses that are linked to working life (like CV writing) but also during studies (speaking in front of people etc.). Also at Ångström we have career guidance, procrastination courses and so on.

Read more about support during studies on the faculty pages

What is the student union?

A student union is an organization for and by students. They work to create benefits for you as a student, both in educational matters and study social issues. Student unions represent you as a student throughout the university.

Uppsala Union of Engineering and Science Students

I feel discriminated against at UU, what can I do?

Abusive treatment should not occur at Uppsala University and the university must therefore act as soon as anyone becomes aware that someone is a victim. Abusive treatment is sometimes used as a collective term for victimization, harassment, sexual harassment and reprisals. The best thing to do if you have experienced this is to tell someone at the department / within the program who can lead you to the responsible function (head of department). And contact your student union.

Abusive treatment

I have a complaint about the correction of my exam, schedule or similar. What should I do?

Being a student representative at a program council means that you as a student have an impact on how your studies at the program will look like.

Complaints

What rights do I have as a student?

Student working conditions

What do I do if I want to withdraw from a course/program?

Course

You can withdraw from a course in Ladok yourself, you do not need to notify anyone. Remember to notify CSN if this affects your study pace.

Program

In case of interruption from a program, contact your counselor.

If I withdraw from a course/program, can I change my mind?

Course

If you want to take the course again, contact the course office and they can re-register you, subject to availability.

Program

Contact your advisor and they will help you.

How do I take a break from my studies? And how long can I take a break?

Contact your advisor and they will help you with the break. Usually, a student can take a break for a semester or a whole academic year. You can also be approved to extend your break, and as a student you can remove your break at any time.

Can my study break be denied?

You need a valid reason to take a break. Talk to your counselor about what is considered a valid reason. For withdraw, no reason is needed.

Can I change from one specialization of my program to another?

Please contact your program advisor for more information.

Can I switch from one program to another?

Please contact the counselor of the program you want to switch to for more information.

I need a certificate that I am studying with you, and which courses I am taking, how do I go about it?

In Ladok under “Intyg” you can create result certificates and registration certificates for your studies. If you need a more detailed certificate, contact the course office linked to your program/course.

Am I eligible to the Swedish grants and loans?

That’s depends on your nationality and/or the kind of residence permit you have got in Sweden, for more information please look at www.csn.se.

I have questions about CSN, what should I do?

Questions about CSN should be taken up with them. Whether it's about changing your enrollment, how many credits you need to get for each semester, if you will be liable for repayment, etc.

I'm worried that CSN will be affected by the progress of my studies, what can I do?

Contact the counselor for your program to make an appointment and review the possibilities available.

Should I apply for CSN for one or two semesters?

We recommend that you as a student always apply for CSN for two semesters at a time, it will make it easier for you as a student.

Do I get CSN for re-registrations?

Yes, you can.

Can I get CSN for summer courses?

Yes you can, but contact CSN for more information.

How do I apply and register for a project course or thesis?

You apply as usual via Antagning.se. You will then be admitted with conditions and the conditions are usually based on the fact that you need to write a project plan that needs to be approved by the department. This means that registration cannot take place in Ladok as usual, but you will have to contact the course coordinator or the department that runs the course. Read more here:

I want to take credit for part of a course, how do I go about it?

For part of a course, contact the department that gives the course and they can help you. Remember to have a syllabus for the course you want to credit.

I want to take credits for a whole course, how do I go about it?

For a whole course, contact your program manager and they can help you. Remember to have a syllabus for the course you want to credit.

I have taken courses abroad, how do I include them in my education?

You fill in this application. Think about that you have to have a syllabus for the course you want to credit.

I have taken a course at another university, how do I include it in my degree?

If you want to credit it to a course we give at UU, contact your program manager. If you only want to include it as a freestanding course that can be counted towards your general degree, you do not need to do anything. Remember to have a syllabus for the course you want to include.

I'm studying an engineering program, how do I go about crediting part of a course, a course at another university or abroad?

Read more here (in Swedish).

How do I get my general degree (Bachelor/Master)?

Once you meet the degree requirements in your degree plan, you can apply for your degree via Ladok.

Degrees

Which courses can I include in my general degree (Bachelor/Master)?

You choose which courses you want to include in your general degree via Ladok. Keep in mind that you must meet the degree requirements when choosing your courses.

Can I use my courses in Ladok for more than one degree (double degree)?

You can use the same courses more than once. Keep in mind that you must meet the degree requirements for the programs you want to get your degrees in.

How many credits can I take each semester?

As a fee paying student you can take 30 credits per semester as a part of the tuition fee. More than that you need to pay extra (reach out to feemaster).

Can I change my courses throughout the semester?

You can be registered for a course for two weeks, in that time you can change courses. But after that your payment is locked into that course. Then you need to pay extra to change.

Can I get my tuition back from feemaster?

Refunds can be granted if the student has special reasons, i.e. illness affecting studies or no residence permit. If this seems to be the case for the student, you can reach out to feemaster for more information.

If I have questions regarding my tuition who do I contact?

You contact feemaster at UU. LÄNK

What happens if I want to take a study break?

One of the requirements for a residence permit for higher studies is that the student is always a full-time student. If a student is not a full-time student the Migration Agency might revoke the residence permit. So you can take a study break but need to leave Sweden or apply for a different visa.

How do I re-apply for a visa after a study break?

If the student takes a study break for 1-2 years, the previous residence permit will have expired/been revoked long before it is time to apply for a new residence permit, so the new permit will be a “first-time application”, so the student does not need to think about how many credits he/she has passed or not as there are no specific requirements to have made certain progress for a new application.

How many credits do I need to take each year to be able to re-apply for my visa?

Upon extending a study permit, the student needs to be both a full-time student, and also needs to have made “acceptable progress” in their studies. Acceptable progress is 15 credits the first year of studies, 22.5 credits the second year and 30 credits every year after that.

I have more questions regarding my permits, who do I reach out to?

You reach out to Permits at UU.

How do I get accommodations in Uppsala as a exchange student?

As an exchange student, you are often given priority for student housing administered by Uppsala University Housing Office. We recommend you apply for housing this way, considering the difficulties in finding temporary housing in Uppsala.

Where do I find my course literature?

Course literature can be found in syllabus for your course. Select the version relevant to your academic year under versions of the syllabus.