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Uppsala University
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On exchange in Sweden
The land of endless forests, elks, Northern lights, Abba, kötbullar and cinnamon rolls!
Costs
- Living: ± 2% lower than in Belgium
- Rent: ± 2% higher than in Belgium
- More info here.
Did you know?
Fika is Swedish for a coffee and cake break, but really it is much more than that. Fika is a social phenomenon, a legitimate reason to set aside a moment for quality time. It’s all about slowing down and finding time for friends and colleagues.
University portrait
Uppsala University is the Nordic region’s oldest university – founded in 1477 – and is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. There are more than 40,000 students here and they are seen, heard and make their mark everywhere. The University’s nearly 5,000 researchers and teachers conduct world-leading research and offer a seemingly endless number of courses.
General information
Academic calendar
Important: this is a destination with an early start
The academic year is divided in 2 semester with exams after each period:
- Semester 1: September – January
- Semester 2: January – June
Language & requirements
Language of instruction:
- English and Swedish
One of the following tests to provide evidence of English language proficiency:
- TOEFL (paper based test): 575
- TOEFL (internet based test): 90
- IELTS: 6.5
- Uppsala credits = ECTS
- Geography: only Physical Geography oriented courses are available for our students
Former exchange students
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Contact
For specific questions about an exchange please contact the coordinator internationalisation of your study programme and/or the faculty coordinator internationalisation.