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International programs & student supports

Uppsala University

Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Website: Exchange Studies at Uppsala University
Language of instruction: English, Swedish
Terms: Fall semester (early September - mid-January) // Spring semester (mid-January - early June)

Highlights

aerial view of Uppsala
  • The first university in Sweden - founded in 1477.
  • Ranked among the world’s top universities.
  • Student population of 50,000.
  • Approximately 1,000 incoming exchange students each year. 
  • +900 courses in English for incoming exchange students.
  • One of the most integral parts of student life in Uppsala are the student nations. There are 13 nations, each dating back to the 17th century. All nations have a cafe, pub or restaurant, and popular nation activities include club nights, formal dinners, balls and musical events.
  • Located 70 km north of Stockholm and 30 km from the Stockholm Arlanda international airport.

Accessibility

  •  At Uppsala University, support for reading and writing difficulties/dyslexia, mental disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, hearing impairment, visual impairment, physical disabilities or chronic illnesses can be provided to all students, including those on exchange.
  • To receive support, students must provide evidence of disability directly to the Uppsala University's disability coordinators.
  • For students requiring support, please contact one of Uppsala University's disability coordinators directly after applying for exchange studies: Campus Uppsala riktatstod@uu.se and Campus Gotland riktatstod-cg@uu.se

Area of study

  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Educational Services
  • Faculty of Languages
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Science and Technology
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Theology

Course catalogue

  • Studying at Uppsala is sequential, rather than parallel. This means taking courses one at a time, one after another, over four study periods per semester. 
  • Over 900 courses at Uppsala are available to exchange students.
  • Basic Swedish language courses run part-time and as afternoon/evening classes, throughout both terms and are worth 7.5 ECTS each.
  • Check out the full course catalogue for exchange students.

Credits

Credits at Uppsala:

  • Full-time option (7.5 UVic units): 30 ECTS per term at Uppsala 

Course Evaluations at UVic: 

  • Before departure, UVic students will be able to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will indicate how many UVic units each exchange course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
  • Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their exchange courses credits add up to the equivalent UVic units. The total number of units for each exchange term should be 4.5 UVic units for part-time exchange or 7.5 UVic units for full-time exchange.
  • This course evaluation process will be made available and explained in detail during the pre-departure session in early October for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 2-6 weeks to complete and will be emailed to students. 
  • Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a second, final evaluation is conducted by OREM using the students’ exchange transcript, and the results are applied to their UVic record. 

Exchange credit history

  • Click here to check out the exchange credit history of courses that have been previously evaluated by UVic for this host university.
  • Students are not limited to this list when selecting courses for their upcoming exchange and should consult the host university’s course catalogue for a full list of offerings.
  • Important note: this document is a guide only and previously evaluated courses are not guaranteed to be evaluated in the same way in the future.
  • After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information. 

Housing

On-campus housing: Available

Off-campus housing: Available

  • Uppsala recommends students apply for on-campus housing, since it is competitive and difficult to find off-campus housing. 
  • More information about renting in Uppsala on your own.

Medical insurance, orientation & arrival

 Medical insurance: Mandatory

  • All exchange students are automatically enrolled in the Student IN insurance policy offered by Uppsala. 

Immigration documents: 

  • A study visa is typically required for exchange students, depending on nationality.
  • All non-EU/EEA exchange students must apply for a residence permit prior to entering Sweden. 
  • Uppsala will provide exchange students with a certificate of acceptance, which can be used to apply for the residence permit. 
  • More information can be found on the Swedish immigration authority website.

Orientation: Available

  • The Uppsala Orientation Programme is available to all exchange students prior to the start of the term. 
  • This is a great chance to learn about the facilities at Uppsala and participate in activities with other students. 

How to apply

Interested in studying at Uppsala as an exchange student? Learn how to apply to the ICS Exchange Program and submit your application by the deadline!