Deferring the start of studies

If there are special reasons, the university may decide in individual cases that a person admitted to studies at foundation or advanced level at the university is allowed to defer starting the studies (HF 7:33). What may be considered special reasons for deferring as well as the time for which a delay may be allowed is stated in (UHRFS 2013:3).

Special reasons

• Social reasons. Shall be documented by a personal letter and a certificate.

• Medical reasons. Shall be documented with a medical certificate.

• Care of child. Shall be documented with the child’s birth certificate.

• Military or civilian service. Shall be documented with a certificate.

• Students’ union work. The students’ union involved shall confirm that the work covers at least half time.

• Deferred leave in accordance with the Employee’s Right to Educational Leave Act (SFS 1974:981). Documented through a decision by the employer not to allow the requested leave.

Deferment at the University of Borås

• If you are required to pay tuition fees you must pay the first instalment of tuition before the deadline in order for your application for deferment of studies to be assessed. Should your deferral request be granted you must then apply for a refund of the tuition fee.

• At the University of Borås, a deferment in starting studies is in the first instance allowed for studies within study programmes.

• A deferment is normally allowed until the next time the programme starts.

• The deferment period may amount at most to 18 months, unless there are special reasons for a longer period.

• The admitted student shall also accept the place to study on www.universityadmissions.se within the set time and register on www.hb.se.

• A person who has been allowed to defer starting studies shall state his/her intention to start studies by sending in a new application no later than the last day of application for the studies. A copy of the deferment decision must be uploaded using the uploading function on www.universityadmissions.se.    

Case procedure

• Fill in the  form and send it with your other documents to admissions@hb.se
• A confirmation e-mail will indicate that the application is submitted.
• An application is normally processed within a week.
• The decision will be sent by e-mail.