Happy 538th birthday to Uppsala University!
On this day 538 years ago, in 1477, Uppsala University first began to offer education.
The story of Uppsala University’s founding in 1477:
In a bull, issued upon a request made at the initiative of Jakob Ulvsson, Pope Sixtus IV gives his permission to establish a university in Uppsala on February 27.
On July 2, in Strängnäs, the University’s charter is signed by the Council of the Realm, led by Sten Sture.
On September 21, the pope’s bull is ceremoniously inaugurated in Uppsala.
On October 7 (St Bridget’s Day), instruction commences at the new University.
Today, Uppsala University offers more than 40 international Master’s programmes.
Learn more about the history of Uppsala University.
Anna Malmberg