Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
I forgot to apply for next semester's courses. What should I do?
If you have forgotten to apply for your courses, or missed the deadline to accept the courses you applied for, you need to submit a late application. If you are eligible, you will become a reserve and get admitted if there is space for you on the course. Contact studievagledning@fysik.lu.se if you need any advice.
Most of our courses open for late application, and you can apply for them via www.antagning.se. Late application usually opens one month before the course starts. Degree and project courses open at the same time, but close the day after the semester starts. For exact dates, please contact student administration.
I have been on a study break but want to resume my studies. What should I do?
Contact studievagledning@fysik.lu.se to let us know that you plan to resume your studies.
If you have completed all previous courses within your programme, you should apply for the following courses on www.antagning.se or www.universityadmissions.se.
If you have unfinished courses, ask the study advisor to get re-registered for them.
I have applied for a course/programme but I am on the reserve list. Will I get admitted?
For our programmes, we do not accept any reserves.
For courses, we accept most reserves but we cannot guarantee that you will become admitted.
Can I change my programme specialisation?
If you fullfil the entry requirements, you can switch to another programme or programme specialisation. Contact studievagledning@fysik.lu.se for more information.
Can I get extra support due to my disability?
If you have a long-term disability, you have the right to receive disability student support. Contact the disability support centre, and read more about student support on this link:
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/students-disabilities
How do I get a transcript of records?
Transcripts and other certificates can be downloaded from the student portal. If you need a signed and stamped certificate, please contact studenadministration@fysik.lu.se.
I have taken academic courses previously. Can I make a credit transfer?
If your previous courses correspond to a mandatory or elective course in your programme, you might be granted a credit transfer. Read more about it here: Credit transfer.
I want to complete an old course. Should I apply for it again?
No. If you have preciously been registered for a course, you cannot apply for it again. But you can re-register for the course in order to complete it. Contact the study advisor in order to get re-registered.
If the course is very old, some of the course parts might have been permanently removed from the curricula. If so, you may not be able to complete the course as it is.
Also: please note that you can only take part in labs if there is room for you in a lab group. We have to prioritise the students taking the course for the first time.
Can I get financial aid from the Swedish authorities?
Read about what financial aid you can receive from CSN, the Swedish Board of Student Finance, here: https://www.csn.se/languages/english.html#h-TherighttoSwedishstudentfinanceforforeigncitizenswhowanttostudyinoroutsideofSweden
I have fallen behind in my studies. What will happen to my student loan and my apartment?
Also, contact the study advisor to set up a study plan.
What happens if I get sick?
If you get sick during your studies, contact Försäkringskassan: https://www.forsakringskassan.se/english/sick/student
If you have mandatory activities in your courses, always contact studentadministration@fysik.lu.se or your teacher.
Read more about sickness during your studies at Student Health at Lund university: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre
I have complaints on my course. What should I do?
If you are comfortable with it, always talk to the course responsible first. That way, the issue might be solved directly.
If not, there are other routes to take, for example via the director of studies or the student organisations. Click the link below to send a complaint (option to be anonymous) via the Science union LUNA:
https://www.lundsnaturvetarkar.se/complaints/
Am I allowed to use ChatGPT for lab reports?
If the teacher has not explicitly allowed the use of GAI during an examination assignment, you should assume that it is not allowed and that it will be seen as cheating.
Read more about generative AI tools here: https://www.campusonline.lu.se/en/digital-tools/generative-ai-tools