You may take a study break with a guaranteed admission on return if you have special circumstances. These may include social, medical or other specific reasons, such as childcare responsibilities, military or civil service, student union assignments, doctoral studies in a relevant field, or exchange studies administered through Lund University. You must include official documentation that supports your circumstance, see information below.

Form: Leave from studies with guaranteed admission on return (Word, 61 kB)

Documentation to support special circumstances

You need to attach official documentation to support special circumstances in order to be granted a leave of studies. The certificate must include:

Date of issue.
The applicant’s full name and personal identity number.
Name, title, workplace, contact details, and signature of the person issuing the certificate.
The organization’s official document template.
A description of the special circumstances being cited.

When should your application be submitted?

Applications should, if possible, be submitted no later than 15 April for the autumn semester, and 15 October for the spring semester.

You must apply to return to studies

If your application is approved, you are guaranteed a place at the time specified in the decision, provided you meet the entry requirements for the relevant course or semester. Please note that you must apply to return to studies.

If you need to extend your study break, a new application with supporting documentation must be submitted.

Questions?

If you have questions contact your study advisor (link to the Student web - Study guidence)