Study support

On this page, you can find out more about student support and university life to help you get the most out of your time at SLU.

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Support with your studies

SLU offers various support services that can be helpful during your studies.

Our study and career counsellors can support and guide you throughout your studies. You can receive guidance via video call, telephone, or email.

Read more about student guidance and book an appointment.

If you have a disability that affects your studies, you can apply for specialist study support.

Read more about studying with a disability.

Developing the study techniques that suit you is key to your academic performance. Find out more about study strategies and support for writing your thesis or independent project.

The university library offers search and writing support, course literature, study spaces, and a wide range of other resources.

The library offers support for your studies or work in several different ways. Join a digital drop-in session or book an appointment at a time that suits you.

Personalised assistance

The library’s search and writing guide is a resource for students writing a thesis or independent project.

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Exchange studies and career guidance

Exchange studies give you the opportunity to spend one or two semesters at a partner university abroad. At SLU, you can also access career guidance to help you transition from your studies into the world of work.

Exchange studies involve spending one or two semesters at one of SLU’s international partner universities, offering you the chance to study similar courses in a completely different environment. SLU has exchange agreements with a wide range of universities around the world.

Read more about studying abroad.

As an SLU student, you will always have access to careers advice and support during your time at the university. Guidance and inspiration are available to help you prepare as you make the jump from student life to employment.

Find out more about preparing to enter the world of work.

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Student life

What is student life like off-campus? Use the menus below to find out more about SLU’s student unions, campuses, accommodation, and more.

Read more about SLU’s campuses and find information about student accommodation.

Read more about SLU’s student unions and their activities.

Read more about student life beyond your studies.

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Student healthcare services and when something goes wrong

At SLU, we are committed to our students' wellbeing. That is why you have access to student health services, as well as studenthälsa.se. Did you know that you are insured while you study? What should you do if you fall ill? Below, you can also find information about support in the event of an emergency or incident.

Our student health services are here to support you with challenges related to university life. This includes help with stress, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, or a fear of public speaking. We can also offer guidance on alcohol-related concerns and other issues that may affect your time at SLU.

You can find more information on the student healthcare page.

Read more about what to do if you fall ill or are injured.

All students are covered by personal injury insurance during university hours via Kammarkollegiet. This applies to everyone, whether you are studying on campus or remotely.

Find out more about student insurance and how to make a claim.

In an emergency, always call 112. Find out more about the support available if an incident occurs and how to handle specific situations.

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Rules and rights

Find out more below about your rights and obligations as a student, and how you can get involved through student participation.

SLU is committed to fostering an open and respectful environment that values diversity and inclusion. We believe all students should have equal opportunities, and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form.

Find out more about SLU's commitment to equal treatment and the support available if you experience or witness harassment.

Find out more about regulations regarding assessments, equality, and the working environment, as well as insurance and the student register (Ladok). You can also find information on academic integrity, cheating and plagiarism and the laws and internal policies that govern life at SLU. 

Our Rules and rights page also provides guidance on what to do if you feel something is wrong or is not working as it should.

 

Discover how you can get involved and shape your education and study environment on the page on student influence.

 

Practical information

Eduprint is the SLU-wide printing and photocopying system. 

How to use Eduprint to print, copy and scan documents.

As an SLU student, you have access to a wide range of digital tools and software to support your studies and remote learning.

Many of SLU’s online resources require a licence and are only accessible via the university network. To access services such as the library’s databases and e-journals when off-campus, you will need to connect to the SLU VPN (Virtual Private Network).

SLU offers a variety of study spaces and facilities, including lecture theatres, computer rooms and group study rooms. You can book these using Timeedit.

Our service centres are here to help with all manner of enquiries. If we don’t have the answer, we can point you in the right direction. You can find us centrally located on our Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala campuses.