About the university

The oldest university in Scandinavia, founded in 1477. A comprehensive research university known for science, technology, humanities, and social sciences. Nobel Prize winners and world-class researchers have studied and worked here.

Key information

• Location: Uppsala, SE
• Ranking #124
• QS #124
• THE #130
• National ranking #4
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Science
• Medicine
• Law
• Social Sciences
• Humanities

Programs (29)

• Architecture
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Dentistry
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Finance and Accounting
• Fine Arts
• History
• International Relations
• Journalism and Communication
• Law
• Linguistics
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

Student body

• Total students: 49,000
• International students: 20%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €400 - €850 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 3.3

Tuition costs

• €0 - €13,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 30.00%
• Scholarships available: Swedish Institute scholarships, Erasmus+, Uppsala University scholarships
• Additional costs: Living costs ~€750-1100/month, books €150-350/year

Quick facts

• Founded: 1477
• Teaching languages: Swedish, English
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.uu.se