Master's
Full tuition
Uppsala University
Uppsala, Sweden
"Sweden's oldest university, founded in 1477"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#93 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Uppsala University
Uppsala University is a public research university in Uppsala, founded in 1477, making it the oldest university in Sweden and the Nordic countries. It has campuses in Uppsala and on Gotland (Visby). It covers humanities, social sciences, theology, law, medicine, pharmacy, science and technology. International students mainly join its master's programmes taught in English, such as computer science and peace and conflict studies.
Rankings & Recognition
#93
Ranked #93 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#87, joint, in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Coimbra Group
The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities
ENLIGHT European University alliance
Association of Swedish HEIs (SUHF)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Uppsala University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
74.7#
Employer Reputation
48.1#
Faculty / Student
66.3#
Citations / Faculty
55.9#
Intl. Faculty
99.7#
Intl. Students
82.9#
Intl. Research Network
95.9#
Employment Outcomes
82.9#
Sustainability
94.4#
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Key Facts
1477
Founded
21,215
Total Students
5,974
International Students
3,017
Faculty
Uppsala, Gotland (Visby)
Campuses
Popular Programs
Computer Science
Embedded Systems
Information Systems
Peace and Conflict Studies
Pharmacy
Law
Application Details
Application Route
universityadmissions.se
Application Fee
SEK 900 (non-EU/EEA)
Autumn 2027 Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Results (Master's)
1 April 2027
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic (English 6)
|
6.5, no band below 5.5 |
|
TOEFL iBT (from 21 Jan 2026)
|
4.5, no section below 4 |
|
TOEFL iBT (older tests)
|
90, writing 20 |
|
PTE Academic
|
62 (writing 61) |
|
Cambridge C1 Advanced
|
180 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Residence permit for studies
Post-Study Work
Up to 12 months (job-seeking)
Green Card Pathway
Work permit route
Financials
Application Fee
SEK 900
Avg Scholarship
Full tuition (UU Global)
Career Outcomes
83%
Placement Ratio
12 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 3,017
International Staff — 47%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Uppsala University's campuses are spread across the city of Uppsala, about 70 km north of Stockholm, with a second campus in Visby on the island of Gotland.
Campus Details
Uppsala
and Campus Gotland
21
215
students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 13 to 23 C
Coldest (Feb): -6 to 0 C
Climate: Humid continental
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: Student housing and private rental
Dining
Dining: Campus restaurants and cafes
Health & Wellness
Insurance: FAS+ state cover for fee-payers
Activities & Clubs
Student nations
Unions
Clubs
Sports
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
21,215
International Students
5,974
Undergraduate
63.6%
Postgraduate
36.4%
Cost Deep-Dive
Master's per semester
SEK 49,500-90,000
MSc Embedded Systems
SEK 300,000 total
MSc Information Systems
SEK 276,000 total
Living Costs (Migrationsverket)
SEK 10,656 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
Most programmes start in the autumn semester (late August). For autumn 2027, the first admissions round on universityadmissions.se opens on 16 October 2026 and closes on 15 January 2027; fees and documents are due by 1 February 2027. Master's results are published on 1 April and bachelor's results on 8 April. A second round (15 March - 15 April 2027) is mainly for applicants already in Sweden. Uppsala scholarships require the programme to be ranked first on universityadmissions.se.
Scholarships at Uppsala University
5 scholarships available
All Levels
Full tuition
Anders Wall Scholarship (African citizens)
Master's
Full tuition
King Carl Gustaf Scholarship
Master's
Part of one year tuition
Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Master's
Tuition + SEK 12,000/month
SI Scholarship for Global Professionals
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Upper secondary + programme subjects; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / PTE 62
Postgraduate
Bachelor's (180 ECTS); IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / PTE 62 / Cambridge C1 180
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (English 6)
6.5, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT (from 21 Jan 2026)
4.5, no section below 4TOEFL iBT (older tests)
90, writing 20PTE Academic
62 (writing 61)Cambridge C1 Advanced
Required Documents
Passport copy
Upper secondary diploma (bachelor)
Bachelor's degree certificate (master)
Academic transcripts
English test result (English 6)
CV / letter of motivation (some programmes)
Application fee receipt (SEK 900)
Proof of funds (SEK 10,656 / month)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for specific entry and English 6 requirements.
2
Apply online
Apply via universityadmissions.se between 16 Oct 2026 and 15 Jan 2027.
3
Pay fee & upload
Pay the SEK 900 application fee and upload documents by 1 Feb 2027.
4
Receive results
Results are published on 1 April (master's) and 8 April (bachelor's).
5
Pay tuition
Pay the first tuition instalment invoiced by the university before the deadline.
6
Residence permit
Apply to Migrationsverket for a residence permit for studies, then arrive and register.
Campus & Location
Uppsala University's campuses are spread across the city of Uppsala, about 70 km north of Stockholm, with a second campus in Visby on the island of Gotland.
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