Taking an Exam Off-campus

If you are studying a distance education program without mandatory meetings, are serving in the military, or have an elite sports agreement you have the opportunity to apply to take the exam at another university or learning center.

Rules and Requirements for Off-Campus Exams

It is your responsibility to make the arrangements with the university, study centre, Swedish embassy or consulate where you wish to take the exam. You are also responsible for checking that the examination paper is available on the actual exam day.

Approved Locations

• Universities and colleges in Sweden and abroad.
• Study centers and learning centers who are joined with Nitus – see nitus.se.
  
• Higher Vocational Education
• Embassies and consulates abroad, including the Swedish Church abroad

The University of Gävle exam rules and regulations apply

• An invigilator must be present in the room throughout the entire examination.
• The exam off-campus must be on the same date and in the same time as it is given in Gävle.
• The student pays any costs incurred in connection with the exam off-campus.

How to apply

1. Contact the university/study centre/embassy where you wish to take your exam to confirm that they can accommodate you. An off-campus exam must be on the same date and in the same time as it is given in Gävle.
2. Apply for an exam off-campus via our web form below. The application must be submitted no later than three weeks (21 days) before the exam date.
3. Your application will processed within 5 business days. If you have not received a decision by email (approved or denied application) within 5 business days, please contact studentsupport@hig.se so we can check that your application has reached us.

You do not need to register via Ladok, you just need to fill in the form.

Apply for Exam Off-Campus (in Swedish)