Formative reports

Ladok is the  administrative system that the University of Borås uses to register information about all students, including doctoral students. All achievements are registered in Ladok. The students´ activity in the programme is reported twice a year, at the end of each semester. 

What is registered in Ladok?

Identity information, information on entry requirements, admission, learning outcomes and degrees for all students.

For doctoral students, there should also be additional information such as subject and scientific area, registration and activity by semester, and type of student finance.The activity of the actual PhD studies as well as how the PhD student is financed must be reported by the end of each semester. The PhD student should consult with the research secretary or the economist at the department if uncertainties evolve regarding how to fill in the report sheet (F4), report of financing and student activity.

At the University of Borås

For doctoral students at the University of Borås, all course results must be registered in Ladok by the department that has arranged and examined the course. Credit transfer of courses must also be registered in Ladok.

After the programme is completed, the passed course component (”Finished courses”) and the approved dissertation, are registered in Ladok. When the degree is issued, it is also registered. The information in Ladok is the basis for the Diploma supplement which is appended to the degree certificate.

Extract from Ladok

If you want an extract from Ladok, you should primarily turn to the research secretary in your department. You could also turn to Student Records Office. Shortly, you will also be able to personally access certain information in Ladok.

Salary

As an employed graduate student your salary will be raised after the postgraduate progress has reached different quartiles, 25%, 50%, 75%, and finally after graduation. The salary level generally applicable for the University of Borås can be found in document fees (418-09-12, Swedish text). An extract from Ladok should accompany the formal request, signed by the supervisor, for a pay raise.