Appeals
Certain decisions taken by University of Gävle can be appealed. The Higher Education Appeals Board is the public authority responsible for hearing appeals against certain decisions made in the higher education sector.
Which decisions can be appealed?
Decisions that can be appealed always contain an appeal reference. It will tell you how, within what time and where to address your appeal. Chapter 12 of the Higher Education Ordinance states which decisions that can be appealed. The Higher Education Appeals Board has compiled a list of decisions that can be appealed.
How to appeal
Appeals against a decision to The Higher Education Appeals Board in writing. Your appeal should include the following information:
- State what decision you are appealing against. It is a good idea to include the decision.
- State what changes you would like to see made
- State the reason why the decision should be changed
- Your address and contact details
Where do I send my appeal?
Your appeal should be submitted to the registrar at University of Gävle. Send an e-mail to registrator@hig.se or send your appeal to the address below:
Överklagandenämnden för högskolan
Högskolan i Gävle
Registrator
801 76 Gävle
Appealing admission decisions
When appealing against a decision regarding application and entry requirements, please use the appropriate form on antagning.se.
Appeal within the stated time limit
Appeals must reach University of Gävle no later than three weeks after you have received your notification of the decision. If the appeal arrives too late, it may be dismissed. All appeals will be handed over to The Higher Education Appeals Board.
More information
Learn more about appeals and student rights in the links below.
- How to appeal: Så gör du för att överklaga (Överklagandenämnden)
- Q & A about student rights: Frågor och svar om studenträtt (Universitetskanslerämbetet)