Founded in 1477, the historic Uppsala University was the first to be founded within both Sweden and the whole of Scandinavia.
Now ranked among the best research universities in the world, Uppsala comprises nine faculties and over 45,000 students, 12% of which are international. It boasts strong strategic links with other global universities and runs exchange programmes with approximately 500 universities worldwide.
Most undergraduate degrees at the university are taught in Swedish, although a few courses, mainly at postgraduate level, are taught in English.
Uppsala is a multi-campus university with sites that include the Biomedical Centre, one of Europe’s largest for life sciences, located on an old military base, and another on the island of Gotland, a UNESCO World Heritage site and popular Swedish holiday destination with miles of pristine beaches.
The university’s long history has given rise to a multitude of prominent scholars, including Carl Linnaeus, an 18th century Uppsala professor who created the system for classifying nature that’s still in use today, and Anders Celsius, an astronomy professor, who devised the Celsius temperature scale.
Eight Nobel Prize winners are associated with the university in total and its alumni include the IT entrepreneur Niklas Zennström, best known for founding Skype.
Uppsala is also famous for housing unique collections of cultural, artistic and scientific interest. Its various museums, including the Museum of Evolution and the Museum Gustavianum, situated in the university's oldest building, include artefacts dating back as far as the Viking period.
The university’s library is the largest in Sweden and its botanical gardens, which preserve an authentic 18th century environment, are the country’s oldest.
Uppsala itself is the fourth largest city in Sweden and a major cultural centre that blends tradition with modernity.
As a major historical landmark, Uppsala university is commonly referenced in Swedish literature and makes an appearance in many films, including Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
Uppsala University is a public institution that was founded in 1477. It is located primarily in Uppsala, Sweden, a city around 45 miles north of Stockholm. In addition to facilities located in different areas of Uppsala, the university has a campus located on the Swedish island of Gotland. Some programs only available at the Gotland campus are conservation as well as game design. Students from European Union and European Economic Area countries and Switzerland do not pay tuition. But international students from outside these areas are charged tuition, which varies by academic discipline, with medical, science and technology-related studies costing more. The university does not provide housing, except to exchange students and tuition-paying master’s students. Outside housing organizations manage the residences for the school.
The university offers studies in the humanities and social sciences, medical and pharmaceutical, and science and technology disciplines. The school’s academic calendar is semester-based. The university’s medical programs are affiliated with Uppsala University Hospital, where clinical training and research take place. The primary language of instruction is Swedish for undergraduate programs, but a number of both Swedish- and English-taught master's programs are available. All of the university's international master's offerings are English-taught, including programs in computer science, entrepreneurship, and peace and conflict studies. The university has many research centers, including the Uppsala Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies, the Centre for Natural Disaster Science and the Uppsala RNA Research Center.
Welcome to Sweden and Uppsala University Uppsala University is a comprehensive international research university dedicated to advancing science, scholarship, and higher education. It is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. Eight scientists at the university have been awarded the Nobel Prize. For more than 500 years, Uppsala University has been a distinguished seat of learning with rich opportunities for students and researchers at all levels. Our history is part of our strength—but our sights are on the future. Advanced Studies at Uppsala University Uppsala University is a selective university with stringent academic demands. As an Uppsala student you will get a high quality education and access to the very latest research findings. At the same time, you are immersed in a vibrant cultural setting that builds on several centuries of tradition. We offer a variety of master degree programmes that are taught in English. The master degree from Uppsala University is internationally recognised and will provide you with qualifications that are in high demand in both the Swedish and international labour markets. You will also be well prepared to pursue a PhD. Teaching Personnel and Students Uppsala University is renowned for providing a highly diverse educational environment.
