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Here's how you apply for a leave of absence
Application form for leave of absence
Leave is generally granted for one academic year, but it is also possible to apply for leave for a single semester. You must have completed more than 30 credits in your programme of studies to be able to apply for leave without providing a reason.
Your faculty can approve a leave of absence of more than one year if you can document compelling reasons or special needs, such as:
- Illness
- Parental leave or responsibilities for comprehensive care of a family member
- Military service - Compulsory military service contacts at NTNU (in Norwegian) can help with this
About leave of absence; section3-4 in the regulations for studies at NTNU (pdf)
Check the supplementary regulations for studies at NTNU (in Norwegian)
See also
Important information for those on leave
You do not have to pay the semester fee and register for the semester during the period when you are on leave. If you are going to take one or more examinations during this period, you must register for the exam and pay the semester fee within the ordinary deadlines. If you are admitted to several study programmes at NTNU, you must submit one application for each study programme you want a leave from.
Military service
Vernepliktskontakten (Military service contacts) can help you apply for a leave of absence from your studies.
Maternity and parental leave
- The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund's regulations on leave of absence from your studies (in Norwegian)
- Information on parent stipend (in Norwegian) from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
Contact
Contact your study advisor if you have questions.
If you have attachments to be added to your application for a leave of absence, these must be sent to the department that owns the degree. You can find contact information on the website of the study program.