Refund policy for tuition fees at Uppsala University
A tuition fee refund can only be granted if you are unable to start or continue your studies due to extraordinary circumstances. This follows Section 12 of the Ordinance on application fees and tuition fees at higher education institutions, (2010:543).
Refunds are not granted for financial reasons or if you decide not to attend. Please ensure that you are fully committed to studying at Uppsala University before making your payment.
How to apply for a refund
Apply as soon as possible
You must apply for a refund as soon as you know that you are unable to start or continue your studies. If you apply late, there is a high risk that:
- your application will be rejected, or
- you will not receive the full refund.
Some banks may also deduct fees for transfers older than ten months.
Receiving your refund
If your refund application is approved, the amount will be returned to the same account used for the original payment. After you receive the approval decision, the transfer usually takes about one month. In some cases, it may take longer, and we are unable to guarantee an exact timeline.
What you need to include
Please refer to the section Required documentation below to see which documents you need to attach. If anything is missing, a tuition fee officer will contact you.
Submit your request
Use the online Tuition Fee Refund Form to submit your application.
Required documentation
Reason(s) for a refund | Required documents |
|---|---|
Denied residence permit | The decision from the Swedish Migration Agency, all pages |
Conditionally admitted to a study programme and do not meet the requirements before the programme starts | Certificate from Programme Coordinator |
Do not meet the requirements for mandatory courses within the study programme. | Certificate from Programme Coordinator |
Personal medical reasons | A medical certificate clearly stating that your condition prevents you from participating in the studies. |
Granted Swedish residence permit for other reasons than studies | The decision from the Swedish Migration Agency, all pages |
Other reasons | Any documentation confirming that you are unable to participate |
Please note that the supporting documents must be in Swedish or English.
Refund to Iran
Due to international regulations, it is currently not allowed for Swedish universities to transfer money to Iran. Please keep this in mind when making a payment to Uppsala University and be mindful of the account you use. Refunds are always issued to the same account from which the payment was originally made. We recommend choosing a payment method that will still allow for a refund if necessary.
Contact
- If you have any questions regarding tuition fees or how to make a payment, please contact:
- feemaster@uu.se
- +46 18 471 19 02