International opportunities
As a student at Uppsala University, you have the opportunity to complete parts of your education abroad. This page presents the various options you have for international opportunities.
Which study abroad activity is right for you?
You have several options to gain international experience, such as participating in an exchange programme or taking freestanding courses abroad. Additionally, you may include a traineeship, a field study, or an independent project abroad during your studies. If you're unable or prefer not to travel abroad, there's the opportunity to gain international experience at home.
Application periods spring 2025
Exchange studies and courses
- ENLIGHT Joint Courses: 15 Mars–15 April
- Exchange studies via university-wide agreements: 15 April–15 May
Erasmus grants and MFS
- Erasmus Traineeship within the EU: 1–15 February, 1–15 May and 1–7 June (summer internships)
- Erasmus Traineeship outside the EU: 15 April –15 May
- Erasmus grant for studies: 1–15 May
- Erasmus grant for blended mobility: 1–30 May
- Erasmus+ ICM grant: 1–31 May
What are you interested in?
Study courses at a partner university abroad
Study exchange studies for one or two semesters or take shorter freestanding courses or summer courses. There is the opportunity to study both on-site and remotely.
Engage in traineeships, field studies, or an independent project abroad.
You have the possibility to engage in a variety of study-related activities, for example, at a company, organisation, or a university abroad
Engage in international opportunities at home
Opportunities for those who wish to be international at home either by studying remotely or meeting international students in Uppsala.
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Book us for an information session
If you would like more information about international opportunities, the Unit for International Mobility is available for booking for a information session. You can request our participation in student fairs, welcome days, or for an information session tailored to your department, faculty, or course.
If you are a student association, nation, student union, or study group, you are also welcome to reach out to us to schedule an information session. You can contact us at mobility@uu.se.
Contact and opening hours
Temporary changes
- Drop-in is cancelled on 17 and 29 april.
- For questions about exchange studies or ENLIGHT Joint Courses: mobility@uu.se.
- For questions about the grant Minor Field Studies: mfs@uu.se
- For questions about Erasmus traineeship grant, Erasmus grant for studies, Erasmus grant for blended mobility or the International Credit Mobility grant: erasmus@uu.se.
Drop-in: Consult an International Officer
Meet with our International Officers to discuss your inquiries regarding studies or traineeships abroad. You have the option to connect through Zoom or have an in-person meeting.
Kindly be aware that drop-in sessions will not be available on public holidays and during breaks such as Christmas, Easter, and summer vacations.
Uppsala students
- Via Zoom using the drop-in link
- Tuesdays at 11:00–12:00
- Thursdays at 13:00–14:00
- At Studenttorget at Segerstedthuset
- Tuesdays at 11:00–12:00
- Thursdays at 13:00–14:00
Visby students
- Via Zoom using the drop-in link
- Tuesdays at 11:00–12:00
- Thursdays at 13:00–14:00
- At Campus Gotland after having booked an appointment