When can you apply for approved leave from studies?
Approved leave from studies can be granted:
- once you have started on your study programme
- if you are registered on the first courses your first semester
- for a maximum of two semesters in a row
- for a maximum of four semesters per study programme
It cannot be granted for freestanding courses
The rules and regulations surrounding approved leave from studies are revised at the moment so please contact studentsupport@hig.se if you have any questions regarding approved leave from studies.
Information, about approved leave from studies, from the Swedish Higher Education Authority can be found here.
Application for Approved Leave from Studies
You apply for approved leave from studies by completing the form “Application for approve leave from studies”. You can complete courses you have already started, within the programme, during your approved leave from studies. Contact your faculty if you want to do that. Please contact your faculty programme director if you need help with planning your studies within your programme.
Application form for approved leave from studies
Resuming Your Studies
It is solely your responsibility to apply, to the programme courses, for the semester you will resume your studies. If you do not apply in time you risk losing your study place. Application deadline is 15th April for the autumn semester and 15th October for the spring semester.
Information about applying for your programme courses can be found here.