Uppsala University

Founded in 1477, Uppsala University combines research and education for society, business and culture.

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About Uppsala University

Uppsala University is a university in Uppsala, Sweden, founded in 1477. Its homepage describes it as Sweden's first university and says it combines research and education for society, business and culture. The homepage works mainly as an entry point. It links to study programme search, information on student life in Uppsala, guidance on the Swedish higher education system, university news, public events, research themes, and the university's music, museum and botanical garden resources. The homepage gives no tuition fee amounts, admission requirements or application deadlines. Those details are on linked pages that are not summarised here.

Key features

  • Study programme finder for prospective students
  • Overview of Swedish higher education, including semester dates and tuition fees
  • Student life information for Uppsala
  • Research news and project funding updates
  • Listing of public events, lectures and science talks
  • Information on university museums, music and botanical gardens
Best for: Prospective students and researchers looking at study or research options in Sweden, and visitors interested in Uppsala's university events and collections.
Good for
  • Covers both research and education, with links to study programmes, news and events in one place
  • Lists public events, including open lectures and science presentations
  • University staff, students and children get free entry to university museums, according to the homepage
Watch out for
  • The homepage does not state tuition fee amounts, admission requirements or application deadlines

Uppsala University at a glance

Official website
uu.se/en
Type
Institution
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
SE
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Uppsala University FAQ

Where can I find information on tuition fees?
The homepage links to a higher education section that covers semester dates, tuition fees and more. The fee amounts are not shown on the homepage.
Are the university museums free to enter?
The homepage says university staff, students and children get in for free. It does not state the admission price for other visitors.
Is Uppsala University part of an international alliance?
Yes. The homepage says it is part of ENLIGHT, a European university alliance of ten research-intensive universities that works on equality, sustainability and global engagement through higher education.
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