Exams
An examination, or exam, is an oral or written test that you take during or at the end of a course to demonstrate the knowledge you have acquired in the subject. If you fail to pass an exam you are able to try again at a later date by sitting a retake exam.
Digital examination
Digital examination, or e-exam for short, means that you write your exam on a computer instead of on paper. Read about how digital examination works.
Registration for an examination and a retake examination
You must always register in good time in Ladok, both for an examination and a retake examination. The deadline for registration varies but is stated in Ladok for each exam. Students who don't register on time will not be able to take the exam.
The administration of all formal written examinations is conducted anonymously. This is just one of the ways the university ensures that all students are treated equally and fairly. When registering, you will receive a code that you use instead of your name or civic registration number.
You won't receive a confirmation of your application, but you can always see your applications and codes in Ladok.
Please note that the registration procedures can differ between departments.
Unregister
If you have registered for an exam but are no longer able to carry it out, you must unregister no later than the last day of registration. Students must do this so the university can ensure the right number of examination invigilators, chairs, tables, and other materials are available.
Bring a valid photo ID
A valid photo ID is required in order to take an examination. A valid photo ID is, for example, a passport, driving license (regardless of which country) and an ID card issued by a national authority. The ID presented must be an original document, not a copy.
A residence permit, campus card or ID issued by banks or companies are not accepted IDs. Neither is any form of e-identification accepted. Mobile phones may not be brought into the examination hall.
Collecting your exam
You can collect your exam through the department or faculty. It may be through the reception desk, the teacher or the student services. You will need your exam code to collect your exam.
If you have taken an e-exam, you can see your answers and any comments from the teacher by logging in to Inspera via exam.uu.se.
Distance examination
Students at Uppsala University
There are very few opportunities for students at Uppsala University to sit an exam at an external location or abroad. However, written exams can only take place at another university. It is up to the examiner to decide whether it is possible.
Students at another university
If you are not a student at Uppsala University and want to take your exam here, you must find a department at Uppsala University that can administer your exam. It can be difficult to find such a department. The library is not able to provide a place for examination.
One tip is to start by checking with the department that offers the same subject as you are studying. In addition, the exam usually has to start at the same time as your own.
Note! Uppsala University is not obliged to arrange exams for students from other universities.
To take an exam for an old course
If you wish to take an exam for a course that has been discontinued, or if you no longer have an active student account, please contact your department.
Special examination needs
Arrangements can be made for students who have special needs during an exam. This can include providing longer examination times, conducting oral instead of written exams, organising a separate room for students who have severe allergies.
To get the examination adjusted, in Uppsala or Visby, you must arrange for a certificate from a coordinator for targeted study support in good time. To get a certificate, you apply for support via the NAIS system. Once you have the certificate, you will receive further instructions on applying for targeted study support for the exam.
The university has an examination centre at Klostergatan 3 for students with special needs. Arrangements can also be made during an exam in the examination hall Fyrislundsgatan 80.
Prayer during examination
If you need to pray during an examination you may sit in your place and pray in silence and stillness. If your examination is taking place in one of the major examination halls, there is no possibility to offer separate rooms for prayer. If it is taking place at your department you can enquire about the possibility of arranging a time and space for you to pray during your examination.
Cheating
Examination invigilators carefully monitor each exam. If they suspect a student of cheating the student is contacted and any unauthorised materials are reviewed. Read more about cheating.
Keep in mind that...
- you must show valid identification to the invigilator
- bring your anonymisation code when writing a paper exam
- have your login details for your student account (username and password A) with you when writing a digital exam in Inspera Assessment
- permitted aids at the examination is determined by the course coordinator
- you must bring your own pencil, eraser and any aids, since this is not provided in the examination hall. However, you are not allowed to bring your own scratch paper, it is available in the examination hall if you need it.
- be on time. If you are more than 30 minutes late, you are not permitted to take the examination
- mobile phones, watches or headphones is not allowed in the examination hall
- food/drink is allowed unless otherwise stated. In the examination hall on Klostergatan, nuts are not allowed due to the risk of allergies.
- It can be cold in some examination halls. You are not allowed to wear outerwear during the exam, so bring an extra sweater if you are freezing.
Shared examination halls in Uppsala
Bergsbrunnagatan 15 (hall 1 and 2)
Bergsbrunnagatan 15, hall 1: 206 seats, hall 2: 229 seats.
Both halls are equipped for digital exams, and are adapted for accessibility. There are lockers in the lobby, where students can lock up electronic devices that are not allowed inside the exam halls, e.g. mobile phones, earphones and watches (both digital and analogue).
Bergsbrunnagatan 15 is within walking distance of Uppsala Central Station. Bicycle parking is available for about 150 bicycles. Car parking is only available at public parking spots in the area. When approached by bus, it is best to take bus line 11 (bus stop Björkgatan södra).
Entrance to the exam venue at Bergsbrunnagatan 15
Examination hall 1 at Bergsbrunnagatan
Fyrislundsgatan 80
Fyrislundsgatan 80, hall 1: 196 seats, hall 2: 74 seats.
Both halls are equipped for digital exams, and are adapted for accessibility. There are lockers in the lobby, where students can lock up electronic devices that are not allowed inside the exam halls, e.g. mobile phones, earphones and watches (both digital and analogue). Instructions regarding how to operate the lockers are posted throughout the lobby.
The exam venue is easily reached by bus lines 1 and 7 (bus stop Hansellisgatan) or bus line 11 (bus stop Möllersvärdsgatan). There is bicycle parking for 150 bikes right in front of the building. Cars may be parked curbside on the street outside the exam hall or, for a fee, at the parking lot across Fyrislundsgatan outside Subway.
Entrance to the exam venue at Fyrislundsgatan
Examination hall 1 at Fyrislundsgatan 80
Klostergatan 3 (special examination centre)
This is an exam centre for students with exam accommodations. There are 13 individual rooms as well as 2 smaller open examination areas with seats for a total of 41 students. In the individual rooms, there is space for an assistant and a recliner or divan. The centre is equipped for digital exams, and adapted for accessibility. The computers have programs for speech synthesis and spell checking installed. In addition, headphones, different types of keyboards, extra desk lamps and so on are available.
The venue is peanut and nut-free for allergy reasons, which is important to respect. There are lockers where students can lock up electronic devices that are not allowed, e.g. mobile phones, earphones and watches (both digital and analogue).
In order to be booked by their department to Klostergatan, the students must first aquire a NAIS-certificate through the Student Affairs Division.
The building can be entered from Klostertorget or from Östra Ågatan 19. A campus card is required to enter the building.
Klostergatan 3 is within walking distance of Uppsala Central Station. Bicycle parking is available along the creek or at Klostertorget. Car parking spaces are available in public parking garages nearby. The nearest bus stops are Stadsbiblioteket (line 6 or 9) or Klostergatan (line 6 and 10).
The Östra Ågatan entrance to the exam centre
Inside of exam hall Klostergatan 3
Råbyvägen 95 (hall 1, 2 and 3)
Råbyvägen 95, hall 1: 96 seats, hall 2: 128 seats and hall 3: 180 seats.
Råbyvägen 95 located between Willys and Kens Pizza in Nyby.
All three exam halls are equipped for digital exams, and adapted for accessibility.
There are lockers in the lobby where students can lock up electronic devices that are not allowed inside the exam halls, e.g. mobile phones, earphones and watches (both digital and analogue). Instructions regarding how to operate the lockers are posted throughout the lobby
The exam venue is easily reached by bus (line 1 has a stop right outside) and there are bicycle paths leading there from the city centre along Råbyvägen, from the IFU arena side along Gränbyparken and from Gränby Centrum. There are parking spaces for both cars and bicycles right in front of the exam venue.
The entrance to the exam venue at Råbyvägen 95
Exam hall 3 at Råbyvägen 95
Fyrishov, temporary exam halls
Exams that take place at Fyrishov will take place in the D, E and F halls. Signage to the correct entrance will be available on site. There are no lockers available for mobile phones or other personal belongings for the exam-takers. Instead, these will be placed at designated spots within the halls.
For more information about Fyrishov:
For information about bus routes:
One of the sports halls at Fyrishov, furnished for exams
One of the entrances at Fyrishov
Shared examination hall in Visby
Lecture hall B40 – floor 4 – B building
The entrance to the B Building (Maltfabriken) on Campus Gotland.
The examination hall B40 for digital examination.
If you have questions about examination
Uppsala: Contact your department.
Visby: Contact the study administration.