Courses
The Swedish University Credit System awards 1.5 credits for each completed week of full-time study. This system is compatible with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). 1 Swedish credit = 1 ECTS credit.
The Swedish academic year is divided into two semesters. One semester of full-time studies (100%) equals 30 credits. Each semester is divided into two periods, worth 15 credits each. These periods are divided into two blocks, Block A and Block B. Not all courses can be studied full-time, and some courses may run for more than one period. Most courses at SLU are worth between 5 – 15 credits. Exchange students should be full-time students. During one semester the minimum requirement is 25 ECTS credits. Remember to also consider requirements from your home university.
Please note, if you are taking two part-time courses in the same period, you should try and choose courses that add up to full-time studies. When choosing courses, please do so carefully. To change a course after the start of the semester can be complicated, and you are only allowed to do so during the first two weeks of the course period. Also remember to only choose courses at one campus, as the SLU campuses are spread throughout a large part of Sweden.
Example of course Combination equal to full-time studies:
Examples of course combinations:
| SEMESTER 1 |
Period 1 |
Period 2 |
| Block A |
15 credits, 100%
|
10 credits, 65 %
5 credits, 35% |
| Block B |
| SEMESTER 1 |
Period 3 |
Period 4 |
| Block A |
7,5 credits, 100% |
15 credits, 100%
|
| Block B |
7,5 credits, 100% |
It is recommended that you do a self-evaluation before submitting your course application. Ask yourself if you will be admitted to the course by closely examining that you fulfill the pre-requisites. Talk to the exchange coordinator at your home university for advice. Count the total amount of credits that you will have by the start date of the course at SLU in order to see you if you have enough. If it is obvious that you do not fulfill the pre-requisites, there is no need to apply.
When you have decided which courses you want to take, you should fill in the Course application form . Remember to always choose reserve courses in case you are not accepted into your first choices.
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Course schedules are usually published about three weeks before course start.