Student rights
UKÄ is tasked by law to monitor universities and university colleges. This means that we evaluate whether they follow applicable laws and regulations. If you suspect that a higher education institution has violated a law or regulation, you can report this to us.
Our legal supervision
The Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) is a regulatory authority. This means that we review the compliance of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with the applicable rules and regulations in Sweden.
FAQ about students' legal rights
Questions and answers about student rights. You can also ask our legal experts.
Complaints about higher education institutions
If you feel that a higher education institution has contravened any law or any other regulation in the higher education sector you can complain to us.
Appealing against specific decisions
It is possible to appeal against some of the decisions made by higher education institutions. The appeals are submitted to the Higher Education Appeals Board.
Laws and regulations
It is mainly the Higher Education Act and Higher Education Ordinance that govern the operations of higher education institutions in Sweden.
The role of other authorities
On occasions complaints are mistakenly made to the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) when they really should have been addressed to some other authority.