Deferment of studies
If you have been admitted to a programme or a course but cannot begin your studies, you can apply for deferment. Admitted students may be granted deferment of the start of their studies if there are specific grounds. The majority of courses and programmes at KTH start once a year. Deferment of studies is therefore normally granted for one year.
Grounds for deferment of studies
Deferment of studies may be granted if there are specific grounds. Such specific grounds may be social, medical or other grounds, such as:
- care of child
- mandatory military service
- denied leave of absence for studies from your employer
Deferment of studies is not granted for reasons concerning housing/accommodation, your current economic situation or if there are delays in receiving a residence permit.
If you are obliged to pay tuition fees, you must pay the first instalment of tuition fees before the deadline in order for your application to be assessed.
How to apply for deferment of studies
Submit a written application where you explain the grounds for deferment of studies. You must also submit supporting documents, such as for example a medical certificate or a certificate from your employer. Send your application to info@kth.se . Write ”Deferment of studies” in the subject line.
If you are unable to send us your application via e-mail, it is possible to send a hard copy to KTH Admissions Office, SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden.
The decision on deferment will be sent to the e-mail address you used when applying for deferment.