International opportunities
As a student at Uppsala University, you can complete parts of your education abroad, for example through exchange studies and traineeships. On this page, you will find information on how it works, how and when to apply, and what financial support is available to you.
Upcoming events – webinars, campus meet-ups, and more
Application periods for centrally administered application rounds
Application periods for exchange studies and freestanding courses
- Exchange studies via university-wide agreements: 15 April–13 May 15.00.
- ENLIGHT Joint Courses: 15 March–15 April.
Application periods for MFS and Erasmus grants
- MFS, Minor Field Studies: 1–29 April.
- Erasmus grant for studies: 1–15 May.
- Erasmus+ ICM grant: 1–31 May.
- Erasmus grant for blended mobility: 1–30 May.
- Erasmus grant for traineeships:
- 15–30 January
- 15–30 May
- 15–30 September
- 15–30 November
Exchange studies
Study courses for one or two semesters at a partner university abroad.
Erasmus Traineeship
An opportunity to undertake a traineeship or field studies with an Erasmus grant.
Minor Field Studies
A grant to carry out field studies with a focus on development issues in a developing country.
ENLIGHT BIP courses
There is an opportunity to undertake shorter periods abroad by taking a BIP course through the ENLIGHT network.
Erasmus+ grants
Erasmus+ is a grant programme that gives students the opportunity to study and do traineeships in Europe, and some selected countries outside of Europe, with a grant.
Practical information you need to know before, during and after
Undertaking studies, field studies or a traineeship abroad requires some preparation. Make sure you are well informed about the most important details.
More routes to international opportunities
In addition to the central agreements, you can apply for exchange studies through your department or faculty, or you can meet the world at home.
Contact, drop-in and other opening hours
Write to us
- mobility@uu.se, for questions about exchange studies and ENLIGHT Joint Courses.
- mfs@uu.se, for questions about Minor Field Studies (MFS grants).
- erasmus@uu.se, for questions about Erasmus and ICM grants.
Talk to us
We have Drop-in, Tuesdays at 11:00–12:00 and Thursdays at 15:00–16:00.
Drop-in is open during the semesters, except on public holidays, Christmas, and Easter.
- Drop-in Online via Zoom (individual meetings)
- Drop-in in person at Studenttorget in Segerstedthuset in Uppsala
Students at Campus Gotland can book appointments with international officers on campus.
Join the lived experience
Follow fellow students abroad and chat with Uppsala University's official Study Abroad Ambassadors on Instagram, @studyabroadfromuu. Tips, advice, and travel stories from around the world.
Opening hours drop-in
Week 16
- Monday 13/04
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Tuesday 14/04
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Wednesday 15/04
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Thursday 16/04
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
- Friday 17/04
- Saturday 18/04
- Sunday 19/04
