Application Basic Swedish
Please note that this page contains information about Basic Swedish in Uppsala. If you want to apply for Basic Swedish in Visby, click here.
Exchange students apply for Basic Swedish in MoveOn when they make the course selection, together with the other course choices. If you are an exchange student and have questions about your application to Basic Swedish, please contact your exchange coordinator at Uppsala University.
Important dates for the spring semester 2027
(Application for the autumn semester 2026 is closed. If you are a previous student interested in re-registration, email us for more information).
- 15th of September 2026: The application opens. Exchange students apply via MoveON.
- 15th of October 2026: last day for regular applications (late applications are possible)
- 9th of November – 23rd of November 2026: diagnostic test for those who have previous knowledge of Swedish (online, can be done at any point between the 9th and the 23rd)
- 1st of December 2026 - 1st of January 2027: Late diagnositic test for late applications.
- 5th of January 2027: notification about admission will be sent out by email (remember to check your spam folder).
- Week 3 and 4: Basic Swedish courses start (day depending on choice of schedule).
- Week 19: Last lessons on Basic Swedish
- End of May and beginning of June 2027: Basic Swedish exams. You must be in Uppsala to participate in the exams.
Application to Basic Swedish in Uppsala
The application for the spring 2027 courses will open on the 15th of September 2026 at midnight, and stay open until 15th of October 2026. Late application is possible.
You apply by filling out the form below. If you apply later than January 3rd you will only hear from us if we are able to offer you a spot.
Please note that you are not guaranteed a spot because you apply. Spots in the courses will be given on a first-come-first-served-basis.
The application form will be linked here on the 15th of September -->
--> NOTE! This does not apply if you are an exchange student selecting courses in MoveON. If you are, select your Basic Swedish course in MoveON instead!
--> NOTE! For information about application to courses in Visby, click here
Good to know
- The courses are only available for students at Uppsala University.
- If you have prior knowledge of Swedish, but haven't taken a Basic Swedish course before at UU, we recommend you to take the diagnostic test. This way, you can get placed in one of the higher levels directly.
- If you have passed a course (Swedish for Academics or Basic Swedish) at the Department of Scandinavian Languages before, you don't need to write the diagnostic test to apply for the next level.
- If you participate in a Basic Swedish course this semester, you should apply directly. Do not wait for the exam results to apply for the next semester.
- If you are a beginner in Swedish, you do not need to write the diagnostic test. Apply to Basic Swedish 1.
- The selection is done on a first come, first served basis.
- If accepted to the course, we will register you in Ladok. Self-registration will not be possible.
If you have a question, please send an email to basic@nordiska.uu.se.
Information about each Basic Swedish course