Housing, financing, and health
When preparing for your studies at Uppsala University it is important that you consider the practical details of your time as an international student. This includes where you will live, how you will finance your studies, what insurance coverage and healthcare benefits will apply to you and the support services that you will be entitled to receive at Uppsala University.
Before you arrive in Sweden:
- Find somewhere to live
- Read about health insurance
- Apply for a residence permit for studies (non-EU citizens)
- Apply for a scholarship (non-EU citizens)
- Organise your finances
- Study with children
When you arrive:
Other useful information for your studies in Sweden:
Before you complete your studies
If you are getting ready to leave Uppsala University and Sweden, there are several important steps you should take to ensure a smooth transition. To help prepare yourself for life after Uppsala University, consider the following actions:
- Apply for a degree
- Join Uppsala University's alumni network
- Notify the Swedish Tax Agency that you are moving if you intend to leave Sweden
- Apply for an extension of your residence permit if you wish to find employment in Sweden
- Attend our Closing Ceremony for Master's students
- Inform the Uppsala University Housing Office, or your landlord, that you are leaving
- Stay in touch with us online, through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and our blog #TaggedforUppsala
Frequently asked questions
We answer your common questions about the practical details you need to think about and plan for before your move to Sweden.