Study support

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

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Support with your studies

SLU has several 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 meeting, telephone, and email.

Read more about student guidance and book an appointment.

If you have a disability that affects your studies, you can apply for targeted pedagogical support.

Read more about studying with a disability.

Developing the right study techniques that suit you is important for your academic performance. Read more about study strategies and support when writing your dissertation or independent project.

The university library offers search and writing support, course literature, study spaces, and much more.

The SLU Library can support you in your studies or work in several different ways. Visit our digital drop-in session or book an appointment at a time that suits you.

Personal assistance

The SLU Library’s search and writing guide is a resource for students who are writing a dissertation or independent project.

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Exchange studies and SLU Career

Exchange studies at SLU give you the opportunity to study for one or two semesters at a partner university abroad. At SLU, you also have access to careers guidance to help you make the transition from studies to working life.

Exchange studies involve spending one or two semesters at one of SLU’s international partner universities, giving you the chance to take similar courses in a completely different environment. SLU has exchange agreements with many 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.

Read more about how to prepare for the step from student life to employment.

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Student life

What is student life like off campus? Click on the menus below below to read more about SLU’s student unions, campus, accommodation and more!

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

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

Read more about student life outside of your studies.

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Student healthcare services and when something goes wrong

At SLU, we want our students to feel well. That’s why you always have access to some form of student health service, as well as studenthälsa.se. Did you know that you are insured during your studies? What should you consider if you become ill? Below, you can also find information about support in the event of an incident.

The Student Health Service can help you with issues relating to student life. This may include stress, difficulty sleeping, low self-confidence, performance anxiety, fear of public speaking, alcohol or other issues that can complicate your time at university.

You can find more information on the student healthcare page.

Read more about what to think about if you become ill or get injured.

Students are always covered by Kammarkollegiet’s personal injury insurance for students during university hours. This applies for all students – on campus and on distance.

Read more about student insurance and how to report an injury.

In case of immediate danger or emergency, call 112. Read about the support you can get if something happens and about specific situations that can arise.

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Rules and rights

Below you can find information about your rights and responsibilities as a student, as well as your opportunities for student participation.

SLU should be characterised by an open attitude and respect for people’s differences and equal value. This means that all students must have the same opportunities. Discrimination and harassment are not permitted. Here you can read more about SLU's work with equal treatment and what to do if you experience harassment at SLU.

Read more about SLU’s work with equal treatment and what to do if you experience harassment at SLU.

Read more about regulations regarding assessments, the working environment and equality, insurance, the student register (Ladok), as well as cheating and plagiarism. Here, you will also find links to the laws and regulations governing our activities, and to SLU’s own internal policies.

The Rights and responsibilities page also provides guidance on what to do if something isn’t working as it should, or if you feel something is wrong.

Read more about your opportunities to get involved in your education and study environment on the student influence page.

Practical information

EduPrint is the SLU-wide printing and photocopying system. Read more about how to use EduPrint to print, copy and scan documents.

As an SLU student, you have access to several digital tools and software for your studies and distance learning.

However many of SLU’s online resources require licences and can only be used internally. You will need to connect to the SLU VPN (virtual private network) to be able to access services such as the library’s databases and e-journals when not on campus.

 

SLU has a range of premises used by students, including lecture rooms, computer rooms, group study rooms and more. These can be booked using TimeEdit.

 

The service centres offer you help with many things. If we don’t have the answers, we can point you in the right direction. We are located centrally on our Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala campuses.