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Uppsala University

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Overview

Established in 1477, the Uppsala Universitet (Uppsala University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Uppsala (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Uppsala County. This institution also has a branch campus in Visby. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Uppsala Universitet (UU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Uppsala Universitet (UU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 547-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Swedish higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Uppsala University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Uppsala University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Uppsala University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Uppsala University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Uppsala University
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Campus Location

Address von Kraemers allé 1, Blåsenhus
Uppsala
752 36 Uppsala County
Sweden
Uppsala University Phone Number +46 (18) 471 0000
Uppsala University Fax Number +46 (18) 471 20 00
Other locations Visby

Uppsala University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Uppsala University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Uppsala University's academic range and degree level offering.



Uppsala University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Uppsala University's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Uppsala University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Uppsala University.

Uppsala University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students		 over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Uppsala University's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Uppsala University's admission information.

Uppsala University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Uppsala University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Uppsala University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Uppsala University's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Uppsala University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Uppsala University has more than 4300 international students.

Uppsala University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 256
Uppsala 751 05
(18) 471 4730


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Uppsala University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Uppsala University.

Uppsala University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Uppsala University has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Uppsala University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Uppsala University's Control Type Control Type

Uppsala University is a public higher education institution.


Uppsala University's Entity Type Entity Type

Uppsala University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Uppsala University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Uppsala University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Uppsala University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Uppsala University's main facilities:


Uppsala University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Uppsala University's Library


Uppsala University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Uppsala University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Uppsala University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Uppsala University's main services:


Uppsala University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Uppsala University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Uppsala University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Uppsala University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Uppsala University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Uppsala University's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Uppsala University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Uppsala University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1477


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Uppsala University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Uppsala University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Uppsala University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Coimbra Group
  • U4 Network
  • The Guild
  • Matariki

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Uppsala University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Uppsala University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Uppsala University's Facebook page Uppsala University's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Uppsala University's Twitter page Uppsala University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Uppsala University's YouTube channel Uppsala University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Uppsala University's Instagram page Uppsala University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Uppsala University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

Uppsala University's Wikipedia article

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 7 February 2024

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