Quick Information
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Link | Apply via the official page |
| Official Source | https://www.uu.se/en/study/bachelors-studies/application/application-guide |
Why Uppsala University stands out
Uppsala University is Sweden’s oldest university, founded in 1477, based in the student city of Uppsala north of Stockholm. Its international application guide sets out the full process for bachelor’s study, including the international round from 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027 and the document deadline of 1 February. Applicants can apply for up to eight bachelor’s programmes through University Admissions, and non-EU, EEA and Swiss students pay an application fee of SEK 900. Doctoral study is free of charge regardless of citizenship, and PhD students are treated as employees, applying for advertised doctoral positions through the relevant department.
What you can study
International students can apply for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes. The main fields are the natural sciences, medicine and health sciences, the arts and humanities, the social sciences, and law. Doctoral study is available across the university’s disciplinary domains, including science and technology, medicine and pharmacy, the humanities and social sciences, and the arts. A PhD normally takes four years of full-time study, with a licentiate degree possible after two years.
International admissions
Applications are made through University Admissions (universityadmissions.se). For the international round, applications run from 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027, with a document deadline of 1 February, and non-EU, EEA and Swiss students pay an application fee of SEK 900. Full steps are in the official application guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do international students apply to Uppsala University?
Applications are made through University Admissions. For the international round, applications run from 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027, with a document deadline of 1 February.
How many programmes can I apply for?
Applicants can apply for up to eight bachelor’s programmes through University Admissions.
What is the application fee?
Non-EU, EEA and Swiss students pay an application fee of SEK 900.
Can I do a PhD at Uppsala University?
Yes. PhD programmes are free of charge regardless of citizenship, and doctoral students are treated as employees, applying for advertised positions through the relevant department.