Uppsala University - Exchange
City: Uppsala Country: Sweden
Overview
What Uppsala has to offer:
- Founded in 1477, it is the oldest Nordic university, and is considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in Europe
- Has a variety of academic disciplines; including law, theology, medicine, pharmacy, arts, social sciences, and technical-natural sciences
- Boasts a large number of ancient traditions, symbols, and festivities
- Located in Uppsala, the pre-eminent university town. Uppsala students live in a cultural setting with roots harking back several centuries and can experience student activities far beyond the ordinary
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Full Year
Term Dates:
Fall term equivalent: August - January
Winter term equivalent: January - June
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Law students must have completed at least 2 full years of law studies before the start of the exchange.
See Eligibility.
Course Information
Language of Instruction: English, Swedish
Field of Study: All with the exception of Nursing and Medicine
Please note these other restrictions:
1) Psychology - There are only a few courses taught in English with limited spaces
2) Sociology - No courses at the Bachelor level are taught in English
3) Natural Sciences including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Engineering - Have few to no entry-level courses taught in English.
Uppsala University Course Information. Course information is updated at the beginning of February every year. Each course has its own prerequisites/entry requirements.
Uppsala University Credit Information
Housing
Uppsala University Accommodation
Program Contact
University of Alberta International, Education Abroad
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.