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
Application periods for centrally administered application rounds
Application periods for exchange studies and ENLIGHT BIP Courses
- Exchange studies via university-wide agreements: 15 October–16 November 15.00.
- ENLIGHT BIP Courses: 15 October–15 November.
Application periods for MFS and Erasmus grants
- Erasmus grant for studies: 1–15 November.
- Erasmus+ ICM grant: 1–30 November.
- Erasmus grant for blended mobility: 15 November–15 December.
- Erasmus grant for traineeships:
- 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
Undertake shorter periods abroad by taking a BIP course through the ENLIGHT network.
Erasmus+ grants
Erasmus+ is a grant programme that allows students to study and do traineeships abroad.
Practical information before, during and after
Undertaking studies or a traineeship abroad requires preparation. Make sure you are well informed about the most important details.
More routes to international opportunities
You can apply for exchange studies through your department or faculty, or you can meet the world at home.
Join the lived experience
Follow fellow students abroad and chat with Uppsala University's official Study Abroad Ambassadors on Instagram @studyabroadfromuu. Get tips, advice, and travel stories from around the world.
Contact
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
During the semester, except on public holidays and during the Christmas and Easter holidays, you can meet with our International Officers. See our opening hours.
You can meet us online or in person:
- In-person drop-in via Zoom.
- In-person drop-in at Studenttorget in Segerstedthuset in Uppsala.
- In-person meeting on campus Gotland.
Opening hours drop-in
Week 46
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Monday 9/11
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
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Tuesday 10/11
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
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Wednesday 11/11
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
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Thursday 12/11
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
- Friday 13/11
- Saturday 14/11
- Sunday 15/11