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About UU
Uppsala University (UU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Uppsala, Sweden. UU was established in 1477 and is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. UU is working closely with European University Association (EUA), Coimbra Group, U4 Group (Uppsala, Groningen, Göttingen, Ghent).
The university is ranked number 105 in QS World University Rankings 2024. The educational institution is in 140 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
At UU, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 77 |
Natural Sciences | 120 |
Anatomy & Physiology | 101-150 |
Arts & Humanities | 151 |
Social Sciences & Management | 216 |
Engineering & Technology | 237 |
Accounting & Finance | 301-330 |

UU tuition fees
At UU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UU are different for locals and foreigners. Sweden citizens pay 3,184 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 6,477 USD. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at UU
Physical Sciences
Sustainable Development in Industrial Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Sustainable Development in Industrial Engineering
Engineering & Technology
Sustainable Development in Industrial Engineering
Computer Science & IT
Game Design and Graphics
Game Design and Programming
Game Design and Project Management
Arts & Humanities
Game Design and Graphics
Economics & Business Management
Energy Transition - Sustainability and Leadership
Game Design and Project Management
Leadership - Quality Management - Improvement
History, Philosophy & Theology
Early Modern History
Egyptology
Global Environmental History
Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Humanities - Aesthetics
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
English - American Literature and Culture
English - English Linguistics
English - English Literature
General Linguistics
German
Humanities
Digital Humanities
Early Modern History
Egyptology
English - American Literature and Culture
English - English Linguistics
Social Sciences & Management
Digital Humanities
Early Modern History
Earth Science - Physical Geography
Economics
Egyptology
Accounting & Finance
Accounting and Financial Management - Financial Accounting
Accounting and Financial Management - Financial Management
Accounting and Financial Management - Management Control
Investment Treaty Arbitration
Mathematics - Financial Mathematics
Arts & Humanities
Digital Humanities
Game Design
Humanities - Aesthetics
Humanities - Musicology
Humanities - Philosophy
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Biology - Ecology and Conservation
Biology - Environmental Toxicology
Biology - Nabis - Nordic Master in Biodiversity and Systematics
Earth Science - Geology
Earth Science - Hydrology - Hydrogeology
Journalism & Media
Social Sciences - Digital Media and Society
Physical Sciences
Battery Technology and Energy Storage
Biology - Ecology and Conservation
Biology - Environmental Toxicology
Biology - Nabis - Nordic Master in Biodiversity and Systematics
Biophysics
Computer Science & IT
Bioinformatics - Biology Background
Bioinformatics - Computer Science Background
Computational Science
Computer Science
Computer Science - Sino-Swedish Master - Software Engineering
Engineering & Technology
Additive Manufacturing
All-Electric Propulsion Systems
Applied Biotechnology
Battery Technology and Energy Storage
Chemistry for Renewable Energy
Medicine
Additive Manufacturing
Applied Biotechnology
Bioinformatics - Biology Background
Bioinformatics - Computer Science Background
Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Additive Manufacturing
Applied Biotechnology
Battery Technology and Energy Storage
Bioinformatics - Biology Background
Bioinformatics - Computer Science Background
Applied Sciences & Professions
Forensic Science
International Humanitarian Action
Agriculture & Forestry
Biology - Genetic and Molecular Plant Science
Ecosystems and Aquatic Ecology
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Humanities - Cultural Anthropology
Humanities - Cultural Heritage and Sustainability
Sustainable Destination Development
Sustainable Destination Development - Applied Heritage Politics
Sustainable Destination Development - Entrepreneurship for Destination Development
Law
Comparative and International Tax Law
International and European Law and Business
Joint Nordic Programme in Environmental Law
Education & Training
Sociology of Education
Economics & Business Management
Accounting and Financial Management - Financial Accounting
Accounting and Financial Management - Financial Management
Accounting and Financial Management - Management Control
Business and Management - International Business
Business and Management - Marketing
Other
Computer Science - Concurrency and Parallel Programming
Russian and Eurasian Studies

Bachelor degree at UU
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 90. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
Master's degree at UU
In order to enroll at UU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 86. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
UU campus
The campus of UU is located in Uppsala. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis.
The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. The educational institution provides students with everything for playing sports: from athletic grounds to various clubs. UU regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

What to do after graduation
Sweden allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. UU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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