Report sick leave to the Swedish Social Insurance Agency
The Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) provides important information if you fall ill or need to look after a sick child, which prevents you from pursuing your studies in the meantime.
If you get sick (Försäkringskassan)
If you receive student finance from the Swedish Board of Student Finance (CSN), it is also important that you find out how your sick leave can affect your grants and loans.
Provide notification if you become ill or if anything changes (CSN, the Swedish Board of Student Finance)
If you need medical attendance
1177 helpline
The website 1177.se is the Swedish healthcare system's dedicated website to provide information and support regarding illnesses, care and health. Go to 1177.se or call 1177 for advice on healthcare on +46 46 771-11 77 00.
Health centre
If you are unsure what healthcare centre you should turn to, you can find out adresses and contact information to health centres in Umeå municipality (1177)
Or choose the nearest health centre on the map
Student Health Service
If you still do not know where to turn, you can contact the Student Health Service for advice on where to turn. The Student Health Service can also offer counselling support if you feel stressed, worried, depressed, or have questions about personal relationships. It may also be about your alcohol or tobacco habits, that you have difficulty sleeping or anything else that concerns your health.
Notify your teacher or department
Notify your course coordinator or teacher if you are on sick leave if you need to take an extended break or take a leave from studies.
Learn more about approved leave from studies and non-completion of studies
