Exchange studies via university-wide agreements
As a student at Uppsala University, you can study for one or two semesters at our partner universities. Thanks to our exchange agreements, you do not have to pay additional tuition fees.
Who can apply for exchange studies?
The university-wide agreements at Uppsala University are available to all students, regardless of the department or faculty you are studying at. To apply for exchange studies through Uppsala University's university-wide agreements, you must meet the following requirements:
- You intend to credit your exchange studies and to take your degree at Uppsala University.
- You are registered for 30 higher education credits at Uppsala University at the time of application. If you are currently on an academic leave of absence that is registered in Ladok, you will be granted an exemption. Attach the decision certificate to your application.
- You have attained at least 60 registered higher education credits at Uppsala University at the Bachelor’s level or at least 45 credits at the Master’s level by the time of departure. Study results are checked continuously.
- You are registered as a full-time student (30 higher education credits) at Uppsala University the semester before your exchange begins. If you apply for an exchange during your last semester before your degree, and do not plan to study the semester before the exchange begins, you do not meet our requirements.
Students with a residence permit
Students studying in Sweden on a residence permit should check with the Swedish Migration Agency that participation in exchange studies or traineeship outside Sweden does not affect their residence permit. Please refer to the Swedish Migration Agency's website.
How many times can I apply?
You can be on an exchange for up to 360 days at the Bachelor's level and up to 360 days on the Master's level. This means that you can be granted one or several exchanges during your studies. Exchanges also include if you have been granted shorter or blended courses, or a traineeship period within the Erasmus+ programme. We base our assessment of study level on your current studies at Uppsala University.
Where can you study as an exchange student?
The Unit for International Mobility at Uppsala University has agreements for exchange studies with partner universities in many parts of the world.
Find which partner universities Uppsala University has agreements with and read reports from previous exchange students in the exchange agreement database.
Different universities open up in each application round
Partner universities with open spots vary. The selection of universities available for a specific application round is published when the application opens.
Spots at partner universities in the northern hemisphere – in Asia, Europe and North America – are offered mainly in the autumn. Places at partner universities in the southern hemisphere – in Oceania and South America, for example – are offered mainly in the spring.
Exchange agreements database
Database containing partner universities and student exchange reports.
Universities available for application
List of universities available for application during the current application round.
Rewarded student positions
List of student positions that are rewarded in the application process.
Want to know more about exchange studies?
Application for exchange studies
The application for exchange studies is open twice per year, once during the spring semester and once during the autumn semester. The application is open for approximately 30 days. The application and other mandatory documentation are submitted electronically through the system MoveON.
Application periods
15 October–15 November 15:00
- Exchange studies starting the following fall term.
- Spots at universities in Asia, Europe, and North American are prioritised in this application round, but there are places in other regions as well.
- More available spots than in the spring round
15 April–15 May 15:00
- Exchange studies starting the following spring term.
- Spots at universities in Oceania and South Americah are prioritised in this application round, but there are places in other regions as well, for example in Europe via the ENLIGHT university alliance.
- Fewer available spots than in the fall round.
To the application in MoveON
The application for exchange studies is submitted digitally in the application form in the system MoveON.
Application instructions
Instructions for how to apply for centrally administered exchange studies via Uppsala University.
Grants for exchange studies
All exchange studies at our partner universities are free from tuition fees. You also have the opportunity to receive financial aid from CSN. However, an exchange may entail additional costs such as transportation to the host country. Therefore, there are opportunities to receive grants for several of our partner universities.
Contact
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