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Deferred entry

If you have accepted your university offer but are unable to start your programme or course on the specified date, you can apply for deferred entry if you have special reasons. Not being able to afford tuition fees, accommodation or living costs are not considered special reasons.

Your reasons must be supported by formal documentation please see Required documentation below.

Deferred entry is normally granted until the next start of the programme or course in question, but may be extended to a maximum of 18 months. In exceptional cases, a longer period may be considered.

Your application must include the following:

  • Your personal identity number ("Personal code no.") and the application code of the programme or course. You can find both in your Notification of Selection Results.
  • A personal statement (max. 2,000 characters) describing the reasons for applying.
  • Documentation as described below.
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Required documentation

Documents should be uploaded as files (scanned or photographed) with your application.

Permitted file types are pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, odt, txt, rtf. Please do not remove or change the file extension. File size cannot exceed 20MB.

  • Medical reasons: Doctor’s certificate or equivalent.
  • Social reasons: Personal letter and certificate that verifies the cited reason.
  • Care of a child in accordance with section 1 of the Parental Leave Act: Personal account and population registration certificates for the applicant and child.
  • Deferred leave in accordance with the Act on employees' right to leave of absence for educational purposes (SFS 1974:981): Employer's decision not to grant the employee's request for leave of absence.
  • Duties as a student union representative: Document provided by the student union showing the duties and their scope.
  • Military service and civil service duties and comparable duties of an obligatory nature: covers both basic and refresher training: A copy on the "Decision on enlistment" or similar document in which the call-up date is stated.