How to apply 

The application process is simple and quick to complete. You find the link to the Application furtherdown.

You should select: Application for Outgoing Students – Faculty of Arts Exchanges

To begin with, you should review our list of exchange agreements to get an idea of which universities are available to you. Early on, it is also important to consider what is most important to you: is it studying in a particular country or city, or having access to the courses offered by a specific university?

The universities differ in the number of courses they offer in English, so you should explore their course catalogues to gain an understanding of what you will be able to study there.

If you have specific questions about which universities might best match your academic interests, please do not hesitate to contact us. However, we expect applicants to have familiarised themselves with the available information about the universities before seeking individual advice.

In the application, you will:

  • List the universities you are interested in.
  • Upload your Ladok transcript.
  • Write a brief statement explaining why you want to study abroad.

This statement helps us determine whether your selected universities match your expectations and priorities. For some students, studying in a specific country is most important; for others, the range of available courses matters more.

You have very good chances of receiving a place through the Faculty of Arts exchange programme. We are usually able to send all applicants abroad, although there may be competition for certain destinations. Bologna, for example, is particularly popular. Therefore, it is important to carefully rank your three preferred universities, as you may receive your second or third choice.

Application form

Specific Information About the Application

Personal Information: Make sure you provide an email address that you actually check. It does not need to be your Uppsala University email account. The most important thing is that our messages reach you.

Educational Background: "Major" refers to your main field of study. We understand that you may not yet have decided which subject you will graduate in. In that case, enter the subject you have studied the most or expect to choose as your degree subject.

Your Grades: List all university credits you have earned, not only those completed at Uppsala University. To be eligible for exchange studies, you must have completed 60 HP (ECTS credits) by the time you depart, not when you apply.

Applications are primarily assessed according to two criteria:

  1. Whether the agreement is intended for a specific subject area. For example, certain agreements are specifically for Philosophy students. In such cases, students studying or who have studied Philosophy will be given priority.
  2. The number of completed credits.

If applicants have an equal number of credits, we examine their second-choice destinations to determine whether an alternative place can be offered. If applicants remain equally qualified, places are allocated by lottery.

Therefore, think carefully about your second and third choices and explain your priorities in your motivation statement.

You will receive notification about whether you have been offered a place approximately one to two weeks after applying. If offered a place, you will usually be asked to make your decision within one week.

After this, communication will primarily be between you and the host university. Please note that when you receive information from the host university depends on its application deadlines. Italian and German universities often have later deadlines and may therefore contact students later, whereas Dutch and Irish universities generally make contact earlier.

The host university will provide you with all the necessary information regarding your study destination, accommodation, course start dates, and other practical matters. Once you have received this information, you are expected to manage all further communication with the host university yourself.

The coordinators at the Department of History will, of course, assist you if you have questions or encounter problems. However, you are responsible for making the necessary practical arrangements, such as following up on accommodation contracts, registering for courses, notifying the host university of your exact arrival date, applying for a visa if required, arranging any necessary financial guarantees, insurance, and other related matters.

The host university will send all relevant information directly to you. Therefore, please remember to inform both the host university and the coordinators at the Department of History of any changes to your email address, whether temporary or permanent.

Once you have accepted an exchange placement, we assume that you intend to participate in the exchange programme. You may withdraw your acceptance; however, if you do so at a late stage, you may be held liable for any costs incurred as a result, such as accommodation that has already been reserved on your behalf.

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