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About Uppsala University in Sweden

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Year of establishment
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97 acres
No. of campus
1
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0.64
UG/PG course ratio
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Q:   Can I study at Uppsala University without learning Swedish as an Indian student?
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Yes, Indian students can study at Uppsala Uni without learning Swedish. It offers several UG and PG courses that can be pursued entirely in English.

Indian students can manage their daily student life this way but are advised to learn basic Swedish as that can help them find part-jobs in Sweden.

Q:   What is the Internship and Part-time job scene like for Indian Students in Sweden?
A: 

The Internship and Part-time job market scene is very competitive for Indian students in Sweden, per the Uppsala University student reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad. Locals give preference to students with good Swedish speaking skills.

Checking company websites, contacting recruitment firms, and using referrals from friends are some of the best ways to find-part time work.

Q:   Is Uppsala University Sweden safe for Indian students?
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Yes, Uppsala Uni is usually a safe place for Indian students. It stays away from the ongoing global conflicts and offers students a secure learning environment. The university receives 4.3 stars out of 5 for safety as part of the Uppsala University student reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad.

The security guards patrol the campus 24/7, CCTV Survelliance, Emergency Assistance, and mental health support services are all available to students at Uppsala Uni.

Uppsala University
Rankings & Grading

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Q:   Is Uppsala one of the best universities in Sweden?
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Uppsala University is one of the Top 5 Universities in Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. It ranks at #4 position in Sweden rankings. The world university rankings for Uppsala in THE rankings is #128 in 2026. It has received good scores in factors like research quality (81.3), industry (95), and international outlook (71.5). 

Q:   What is the ranking of Uppsala University in the Times Higher Education?
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Uppsala University Times Higher Education ranking is #128 in 2026. In the previous year's rankings, this university's rank was #130. This shows that Uppsala ranked among the Top 200 Universities in the world from last 5 years. A few of the subject rankings as per THE (2025) rankings are: 

  • Arts and Humanities: #75
  • Life Sciences: #54
  • Social Sciences: #81
  • Medical & Health: #101-125

Uppsala University
Admission process

  • Application fees :SEK 900
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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Q:   What are the general entry requirements for Uppsala University?
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The general entry requirements for Uppsala University are as follows:

  • Academic Transcripts
  • IELTS/TOEFL
  • GRE/GMAT
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Resume
  • Essay
Q:   What are the English language requirements for Uppsala University?
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For most programs at Uppsala University Sweden, the English language requirement is equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This can be done by submitting IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent test scores. The minimum scores required are:

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Minimum Scores

IELTS

Overall 6.5, with no section below 5.5

TOEFL iBT

Total score of 90, and score of 20 in the written test

Q:   How can I get into Uppsala University Masters' in Global Health course?
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To get into Uppsala University's Masters in Global Health course, Indian students are required to have a Bachelor's degree from an internationally recognised university. The main study field for students is Health, Medicine, Caring Sciences or a relevant fields of Social Sciences or Behavioral Sciences. Also, proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6 is required. 







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Q:   Are international students eligible for the Uppsala University Global Scholarship?
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For Uppsala University Global Scholarship, citizens of countries outside the EU / EEA and Switzerland are eligible. This scholarship is funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education. It covers the full tuition fee for an international master’s program. It does not cover the living expenses. Additionally, to get this scholarship, the applicants must demonstrate academic talent and show interest in being in an educational environment.

Q:   Does the Global scholarship at Uppsala University covers the full tuition fees?
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Yes, Uppsala University Global scholarship covers the full tuition fees for an PG courses. This does not cover living expenses. To avail this scholarship, students must show their academic talent. Also, students must have applied for the Master's course before the university admission deadline. A scholarship application must also be submitted on time. 

Q:   How to apply for Uppsala University Scholarships?
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Applying to our Bachelor's or Master's course and applying for our scholarships are two separate application procedures. The online application form for Uppsala University's scholarships will be published on official page once the application opens. Application after the deadline will be not processed further. The steps to apply is mentioned below:  

Step 1: Apply for a Bachelor's or Master's course

Step 2: Check the eligibility criteria to apply for scholarship

Step 3: Submit the online scholarship application before the deadline

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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5
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  • 25% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Stressful
Internships3
Part time work3.3
Post study jobs3
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4
Value for money3.3
Public transportation4.3
Safety4.3
Indian Food3.3
Permanent Immigration3.7
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Master of Medical Science in Molecular Medicine - Batch of 2024
4.3
Study under the Aurora Borealis and make a memory for a lifetime.
Tips: The students should be well aware of how the weather is going to be, as it could be harsh for some, but many might enjoy it. Moving abroad has been a new experience you learn to handle a lot of things alone, and you definitely will undergo a cultural change that will bring out a new perspective for students at Uppsala. It's quite competitive to get a scholarship, as a majority of students compete for 1 scholarship; hence, it's quite hard to get.
Likes (Quality of faculty): In my opinion, I had a good experience with the faculty, they were approachable, kind and understanding. The teaching methodology is very research-based. You get to learn a lot of new techniques that have been developed by various PIs in Uppsala, which is quite a game changer. The teaching faculty is quite diverse.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Unlike India, where there are placement offices and a special team working to ensure you get a job, it doesn't work like that in Sweden. It's heavily reliant on networking. To work in academia is also the same, as it is quite competitive and students are required to get in touch with PIs as early as they would like to start working. The majority of the companies in Sweden sponsor visas for work, but with the change in the job market, it's quite tough to land the right job at the right moment. The tip for upcoming students is to begin early. Job roles and salary are dependent on your experience and needs. As a fresher, you can expect anything between 33,500-38,000 SEK before taxes as the salary.
Total Monthly ExpenseSEK 9000
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalarySEK 150000
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Master of Pharmaceutical Science in Biopharmaceuticals - Batch of 2025
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Average University, much better options available.
Tips: Education level is very low as compared with Indian or US education level. I am finding it hard to cope with Swedish education system. Teaching is done by PhD students and not by professors most of the time. Assignment is the only thing you have to do. I am considering to drop out of the University in next semester.
Likes (Public transportation): Public transport is good but very expensive. Buses are well connected with campus and city centre. The only good thing about this city is public transport. During snow, buses run late but it's everywhere. Trains are well on time usually. So public transport is good.
Dislikes (Part time work): There are very less part time jobs. Also if some jobs are available they pay you very less money. On-campus jobs are near to impossible to secure as they always want Swedish speaking candidates. Same with part time jobs no scope for English speaking population.
Total Monthly ExpenseSEK 1347
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
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Affordable and the best, best student life and amazing experience.
Tips: Students should know the weightage of their course work and they have to plan accordingly. Also there will be more hindrances and hurdles while you study here in Europe. You need to be prepared for that and you should stay motivated. I would suggest that Europe is the best place to do your master's degree.
Likes (Student Life): I have the best student life here. I met so many international people here and had a wonderful experience. Parties, group discussions, study groups everything here is amazing and mind-blowing. I really like the vibe of the city and the amazing student experience
Dislikes (Internships): Low opportunities for internships here, for my course I either have to go to some other city or I cannot do it remotely. A lot of research opportunities are there but a year of experience is needed for all the jobs and internships here. Getting internships is pretty hard for my course here.
Total Monthly ExpenseSEK 778
Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalarySEK 17451
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Uppsala university is good.
Tips: Uppsala University provides students with a great student life. The university provides a balance between rigorous academic life and fun social life. The city of Uppsala, as a student city, is very welcoming, where you can find your community for every interest.
Total Monthly ExpenseSEK 7950
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalarySEK 150000
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MS(81 courses)
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Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
M.A.(38 courses)
INR 7 L - 20 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE
M.Sc.(23 courses)
INR 1 L - 30 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE
MBA/PGDM(23 courses)
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Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE
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Duration3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE
LL.M.(4 courses)
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL, PTE
MPHARM(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
M.Arch(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
BBA(1 course)
Duration3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL, PTE
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Q:   What is the Uppsala University application fee for Indian students?
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Uppsala Uni application fees for Indian students is SEK 900 or INR 8.9 K. It can be paid using the UniversityAdmissions.se portal via a credit or debit card. The fee covers all programs for that semester and is non-refundable.

1 SEK = INR 9.88

Q:   What is the cost of living for Uppsala University students?
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The monthly (overall) for a Uppsala Uni student is between SEK 9,500 - SEK 11,600 (Around INR 89k - INR 1 lakh). The monthly budget for an Indian student studying at Uppsala Uni is given below: 

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AccommodationSEK 4,000 - SEK 6,500
FoodSEK 3,400
TransportationSEK 500
Mobile / internetSEK 300
Clothing SEK 500
Leisure SEK 800







Uppsala University
Notable alumni

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Q:   Who is the famous alumni of Uppsala University?
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Uppsala University's most famous alumni include Svante Paabo, who was awarded the Nobel prize in Medicine or Physiology in 2022. Olof Rudbeck Sr., Anders Celsius, and Carl Linnaeus are a few of other prominent scientists of Uppsala Uni. Also, 16 Nobel Laureates are associated with this university. Other popular alumni of this university are Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden; August Strindberg, Hans Rosling, Anna Lindh, etc. 

Q:   What are the alumni benefits for Uppsala University?
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The alumni network of Uppsala University is over 30,000. A few of the alumni benefits available for Uppsala Uni students are: 

  • career counselling
  • access to newsletters and magazine
  • alumni events
  • take part in Linkedin group for alumni
  • online shop for merchandise

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Q:   Are there any Indian student groups in Sweden? How can I join one?
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Yes, there are several Indian student groups and communities in Sweden. Most of these are in Uppsala, Stockholm, Lund, and Gothenburg.

Some popular Indian societies in Sweden are:

  • Indians in Sweden
  • Indian Students and Friends in Sweden
  • Association of Indian Students at Lund University

New Indian students arriving to Sweden can get in touch with them via their social media accounts.

Q:   Where and how can I find affordable housing at the Uppsala University in Sweden as an Indian student?
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The Uppsala Uni offers guaranteed housing to all fee-paying students, including Indians. This guarantee applies as long as a student accepts their admission offer on time.

The Uppsala University Housing Office provides students with a dormitory room. The guarantee also applies to students on scholarship at Uppsala Uni.

Students looking to live off-campus can find rooms by checking local housing platforms or contacting the university's housing office.

Q:   Is Indian food available at the Uppsala University campus? If not, what are the best Indian food places in Uppsala?
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Indian food options at the Uppsala Uni campus are limited. It receives 3.3 stars out of 5 for the quality of its Indian food as part of student reviews posted of the Uppsala Uni on Shiksha Study Abroad.

There are many Indian restaurants nearby that serve authentic Indian food. Indian Kitchen, Naan and Chili, Curry Buddies, and William's Pub are some popular Indian food places in Uppsala.

Uppsala University FAQs

Q:   Is Uppsala University a good university?
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Uppsala University is the oldest university in Sweden and Nordic countries that is still in operation. The QS World University Ranking ranked Uppsala University at #93. Additionally, as per Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, this university ranks at #130 in 2025. Furthermore, in the world university rankings, U.S. News & World Report has placed this university at #141 in 2025.

Q:   What is the fees for BBA at Uppsala University?
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The fees for BBA at Uppsala University is INR 9.9 L for international students. Find below the major highlights for BBA course at Uppsala University:

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Details

Total tuition fees

INR 9.9 L

IELTS

An overall score of 6.5 and no section below 5.5

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3 years

Q:   Is Uppsala a private or public university?
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Uppsala Uni is a public research university in Sweden. It is a comprehensive research university and ranked among the best in the world. It ranks at #93 in the QS rankings. It is a first Nordic university founded in 1477. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at Uppsala. Out of this, 1900+ are international students. It has 9 faculties. 

Q:   How is the research at Uppsala University funded?
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The research at Uppsala Uni is funded by state grants, external grants, fees, and other types of income. Around 50% of the research is funded by external grants, while education is mainly funded by the state. Medicine and Pharmacy; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science and Technology are some of the research areas of Uppsala Uni. 

Q:   Does Uppsala University in Sweden offer courses in English?
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Courses at Uppsala University Sweden are offered at UG, PG and PhD levels. The no of Indian courses available at PG level is 80 and at PG level, it is 7. Swedish is the usual language of instruction at the Bachelor's level. However, at the Master's level, a number of courses are taught in English. Furthermore, the popular courses among the students are Law, Business and Economics, Medicine and Psychology

Q:   Does Uppsala University have a gym?
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Campus1477 is the students’ training facility in Uppsala Uni that offers gym and group training, league games in various sports and tournaments. Additionally, student unions, students sports associations, and student nations offer a large range of activities ranging from Yoga and Tai chi to Floorball and Running groups.

Q:   Does Uppsala University have a lot of student unions?
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Yes, there are a number of Student Unions at Uppsala University. Sweden's the largest and the oldest student union, Uppsala Student Union, is the largest and the oldest student union which takes care of the interests of the students. This also work with the housing, study-related and student finance issues. Other Student Unions at this university are The Pharmaceutical Student Union, Uppsala Business & Economics Students Association, Uppsala Law Student Association, and Uppsala Union of Engineering and Science students. 

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A top-ranking university in the world and Sweden, Uppsala University is famous for advancing science, higher education, and international student mobility globally. It is the first Nordic University. Over 54,000 students are studying at this university. Also, the crime rate in Uppsala (city) is low

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Answered 8 months ago

As per the data of 2021, Uppsala University alumni who completed the Master’s program in Business studies (From 2016 – 2020), their placement rate was 83% within 6 months of graduation. The top employers of the graduates of this university are:

  • IKEA
  • Amazon
  • PwC
  • KPMG
  • Deloitte
  • Vattenfall
  • Swedbank

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Answered 8 months ago

Though in terms of acceptance rate, Lund University is more selective, it is up to students where to study. A comparison between these two universities is given below: 

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Uppsala University

Lund University

Founded

1477

1666

QS Rankings 2026

#93

#72

Popular courses for Indian students

Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, CS

Data Science, Engineering, Business, Economics

Tuition fees per year

INR 8 L – INR 13 L

INR 9 L – INR 15 L

Scholarships

Uppsala University Global Scholarships

Lund Global Scholarship Programme

Acceptance rate

Around 75%

Around 34%

 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 8 months ago

Uppsala University has been recognised as one of the Top 100 Universities in the world in QS rankings. In the 2026 QS rankings, Uppsala University in Sweden ranks at #93. This is basically an improvement of 10 places as compared to last year's ranking. In 2025, this university was placed at #103.

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Chandra Sharma

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Answered 9 months ago

Considering the acceptance rate, it can be said KI is very competitive and more selective than Uppsala University. The acceptance rate of KI is around 4%, whereas that of Uppsala University is around 70%. A comparison of these universities is given below:

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KI

Uppsala University

Acceptance rate

3.9%

Around 70%

Type of university

Public

Public

No. of courses offered

10+ (English-taught)

120+

THE Ranking

#49

#130

Annual tuition fees

Between INR 14 L – INR 18 L

INR 1 L – INR 34 L

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