Withdrawal from studies, Transfer of Master's programme, Leave of absence

Withdrawal from programme studies

If you are considering discontinuing your studies, you should first contact your student guidance counsellor. It is advisable to reach out as soon as these thoughts arise so that you can receive guidance and support early on, helping you make the best decision for yourself.
Contact details for student guidance

The date your application is received will be considered your official withdrawal date.

Decline or withdraw from course

Before the online registration in Ladok at Chalmers

If you have been admitted to or placed on the waiting list for a course but decide not to attend, it is important that you decline the offer. This may allow others to take the place.

If you have not completed the online registration process in Ladok, you can decline your offer via your account at universityadmissions.se. This does not affect your ability to apply to Chalmers in the future.

After the online registration

Once you have registered for a course in Ladok you must make the withdrawal under "Participation on the course" in Ladok.

Apply for a transfer of Master's programme

After being enrolled in a new Master’s programme at Chalmers, you can apply to change to another programme during your first semester (the autumn semester of year one).

You may apply between 1-10 October via the form published at this webpage only. Late applications will not be considered.

You should have had a meeting with your current student guidance counsellor before applying for a program change.

You cannot apply during this time period as a student enrolled in year 2 of the Master's programme. You are always welcome to apply for a new Master’s programme via universityadmissions.se.

Form - Transfer of Master's programme

The form is published between 1-10 October yearly.

• Select your programme.
• Only submit the form once.

Link to the form  (the link works only between 1-10 October) 

Approved leave of absence from studies

Leave of absence is granted by the university for a full term or a maximum of one year, with a guaranteed place on the programme. Applications must be submitted no later than three weeks after the start of the term. If you wish to apply for a leave of absence longer than one year, your return to studies will be subject to availability in the programme.

When you return to your studies, you will continue according to your original programme plan, provided that no changes have been made to the programme and that you meet the prerequisites for the upcoming courses.

Contact your student guidance counsellor to discuss how a leave of absence may affect your studies. This is particularly important if you are taking a leave of absence for a term or if you are behind in your studies, as courses are usually only offered once per academic year and most have prerequisite requirements that must be met.

Residence Permit

If you hold a residence permit for studies, ask the Swedish Migration Agency which rules apply when taking a leave of absence from your studies.

Tuition fees

If you are a tuition-fee paying student and are granted leave of absence from studies, it is important that you forward the decision to tuitionfees@chalmers.se. Otherwise, you will be invoiced for the upcoming term.

Apply for a Leave of Absence

Apply for a leave of absence before the semester starts by completing the form below. When you click 'Submit,' the form will be sent to the student guidance counsellor for your programme, who will decide regarding your request.

If your application is approved, your leave of absence will be registered in Ladok, and you will be notified via the email address you provided. If your application is denied, you will receive an email with the reason for the decision.

If you need to extend your leave of absence, you must submit a new application.