Admitted to exchange studies
Congratulations on your admission to exchange studies at Uppsala University! On this page, you will find information about what to do before you arrive and about other practical aspects of your exchange.
To do before arrival
Follow this checklist to prepare for your exchange studies at Uppsala University.
Arrival day
We offer transportation and practical help once per semester.
Are you a new student?
The student pages are your new home as an admitted student at Uppsala University.
Higher education in Sweden
Unlike many countries around the world, the academic environment in Sweden is informal and highly interactive. Here, students are on first-name terms with their professors, and are free to engage in discussions and express their points of view.
Study with disabilities
If you have a long-term disability, you can get targeted study support during your time at Uppsala University.
Activate your student account
You can activate your student account a few days after receiving your final admission decision.
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Meeting other students
In Uppsala, The International Buddy Programme can help you settle in and take you on activities. At Campus Gotland, the student union Rindi organises welcome activities and other events.
Contact
Temporary changes and extra drop-in sessions
- The final drop-in before the summer is on 30 May 2024. Following that, there will be a summer break for drop-in. Drop-in will resume on 3 September 2024.
Drop-in: Consult an International Officer
Meet with our International Officers to discuss your inquiries regarding your studies. You have the option to connect through Zoom or have an in-person meeting. Drop-in sessions are not available on public holidays and during breaks such as Christmas, Easter, and summer vacation.
Uppsala students
- Via Zoom using the drop-in link
- Tuesdays at 11:00–12:00
- Thursdays at 13:00–14:00
- At Studenttorget at the Segerstedt Building*
- Tuesdays at 11:00–12:00
- Thursdays at 13:00–14:00
Visby students
- Via Zoom using the drop-in link
- Tuesdays at 11:00–12:00
- Thursdays at 13:00–14:00
- At Campus Gotland after having booked an appointment
Other contact details
Unit for International Mobility
Email: mobility@uu.se
Visiting address: Segerstedthuset, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 7, Uppsala*
Postal address: P.O. Box 256, SE-751 05 Uppsala
Phone number: +46 18 471 00 00 (switchboard)
* Please note that during the summer of 2024, access to the Segerstedt Building is restricted to the public and students. People who have booked visits or meetings will either be admitted by the meeting organiser or can contact the Service Centre. Notices are posted at the entrances with information about contact details.