Quick Summary
Situated in Uppsala, Sweden, Uppsala University is a public established in 1477. Ranked #103 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 53697 students including 18% from outside Sweden. Known for strengths in Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Life Sciences, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Uppsala is the oldest university in the Nordic countries, offering a unique blend of centuries-old tradition and cutting-edge research in a vibrant student-led environment.
Subject Strengths
Pharmacy & PharmacologyLife SciencesMedicineArchaeologyDevelopment StudiesEnvironmental Sciences
Founded1477
TypePublic
Total Students53697
Intl Students18%
Faculty Ratio14.5
CampusUrban
Campus SizeLarge (Distributed urban campus)
Affiliated HospitalsUppsala University Hospital (Akademiska sjukhuset)
AccreditationSwedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#103
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#140
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#82
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional degrees
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited
Online Programs
Uppsala Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab), Uppsala Antibiotic Center
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3
GRENot required for most programs
GMATRequired for some Business programs
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · August 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the Statement of Purpose and ensure all academic transcripts are officially translated and uploaded via the central Swedish portal. Rank your choices carefully as it affects selection order.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Swedish Krona
UG Tuition
kr100,000/yr
per year · SEK
Living Cost
kr120,000/yr
per year · SEK
PG Tuition
kr120,000/yr
per year · SEK
Application Fee
$85
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
kr240,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · SEK
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$10,000
Financial AidLimited to tuition waivers for non-EU students
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Peace and Conflict Studies | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Business | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Pharmacy | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Physics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$55,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Scandinavian tech and pharma industries
Industry Connections
ABBEricssonVolvoAstraZeneca
Notable Alumni
Carl Linnaeus, Anders Celsius, Dag Hammarskjöld, Niklas Zennström
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Fyrishov Sports Centre, Campus1477
Student Clubs
13 Student Nations (unique traditional fraternities/social clubs)
Library Resources
Carolina Rediviva (Historical and modern collections)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Nordplus, and global bilateral agreements
Summer Programs
Limited international summer school courses