Student Computers at Uppsala University
General Information regarding Student Computers at Uppsala University
- In order to access many of the university's computer rooms, an access card is required, the so-called Campus Card. If you do not have a campus card, you need to order one first. Read more about the Campus Card here.
- A student account is required to log on to the computers. Read more about the UU student account here. Most often, password A is used to log on to the computer.
- More information about IT for students can be found here.
- This page is being updated.
Quick Links
- Blåsenhus
- BMC
- Carolina Rediviva
- EBC & Geocentrum
- Ekonomikum
- Engelska parken
- Gamla torget
- Campus Gotland
- Polacksbacken
BLÅSENHUS
In the space outside the Bertil Hammer hall on the basement level there are public computers that all students can use. Log on with your user identity and password A (Note: on these computers, \USER must be entered before the user identity).
Students who are enrolled at one of the departments at Blåsenhus also have access to the computer rooms in rooms 21:133, 21:134 and 21:135 with their campus card.
| Room Number | Number of Computers |
|---|---|
| 21:133 | 12 computers |
| 21:134 | 20 computers |
| 21:135 | 20 computers |
| Blåsenhus Library | 15 computers | Opening Hours |
BMC
BMC has 6 computer rooms. It is required that you are registered for a course that uses the computer rooms to gain access to them (i.e. only students at BMC). The computer rooms can only be used when they are not booked.
| Room Number | Number of Computers |
|---|---|
| A6:001 | 24 computers |
| A6:002 | 24 computers |
| 21:135 | 20 computers |
| A6:003 | 31 computers |
| A4:214b | 21 computers |
| A5:011b | 16 computers |
| A5:017b | 15 computers |
| BMC Library | 9 computers | Opening Hours |
CAROLINA REDIVIVA
Thera are student computers available at all subject libraries. Carolina Redeviva has 15 public computers and a combined teaching- and computer room with 9 computers. The computer room requires an access card. Carolina Rediviva is open 08.30 - 18.00.
| Room | Number of Computers |
|---|---|
| Hall C | 9 computers |
EBC & GEOCENTRUM
At EBC there are 3 computer rooms that are open from 05.00 to 24.00 every day. All computers can be used with both Windows and Linux.
| Room Number | Number of Computers |
|---|---|
| EBC 05.00064A | 24 computers |
| EBC 05.00064B | 14 computers |
| EBC 05.00053 | 10 computers |
The computer rooms at Geocentrum require a campus cards for entry and can only be used by students enrolled in programs or courses given by the Department of Earth Sciences. These students have free access to the classrooms between 5 am to 12 pm, as long as the rooms are not booked for teaching.
| Name | Room Number | Number of Computers |
|---|---|---|
|
Silent Reading Room (enter through Närke or Geo Library) |
GK120 | 6 computers |
| Närke | GK116 | 9 computers + 1 teaching computer with larger screen |
| Dalarna | GM218 | 22 computers + 1 teaching computer with projector and a larger screen |
| Uppland | FL217 | 22 computers + 1 teaching computer with projector and a regular screen |
| The Biology Library | 4 computers | Opening Hours |
| The Geo Library | 5 computers |
EKONOMIKUM
The computer rooms at Ekonomikum are at present only open to students enrolled at each department.
| Department | Room Number | Number of Computers |
|---|---|---|
| Kulturgeografen | H333 | 20 computers |
| Nationalekonomi | F434 | 20 computers |
| Statistik | H319, H326 | 30 computers |
| Informatik och media | F316, F321, F324, F332 | 80 computers |
| Ekonomikum Library | 6 computers | Opening Hours |
ENGLISH PARK CAMPUS
At the English Park Campus, students have access to all computers in public areas, in the "Cave" and in the computer rooms 7-0019 and 9-0044. Opening hours for the computer rooms: Monday-Thursday: 08.00-20.00, Friday: 08.00-18.00. It is not possible to enter the computer rooms after opening hours, even with an access cards.
| Room Number | Number of Computers |
|---|---|
| 7-0019 | 10 computers – free access |
| 9-0044 | 10 computers – free access |
| 9-1070 | 34 computers – requires access cards |
| 9-1068 | 24 computers – requires access cards |
| Karin Boye Library | 15 computers | Opening Hours |
GAMLA TORGET
There are no student computer rooms available at Gamla Torget.
| Dag Hammarskjöld and Juridiska Library |
8 computers | Opening Hours |
CAMPUS GOTLAND
On Campus Gotland there is a computer room with 24 computers. The room is free to use as long as no teaching is in progress and is open from 06:00 to 24:00 every day.
| Room Number | Number of Computers |
|---|---|
| B36 | 24 computers |
POLACKSBACKEN
There are several computer rooms at Polacksbacken Campus. These are free to use when not booked for teaching. All computer rooms require an access card. Opening hours will be announced shortly.
NOTE: As of Monday, March 23, 2020, exterior doors and internal card reader doors in houses 1, 2, 4 and 6 (all except for the restaurant Rullan) in the ITC area are also locked during the day. Employees and students gain access with their personal campus cards, however, no personal code will be required during daytime.
| Room Number | Number of Computers |
|---|---|
| ITC.1312 | 20 computers |
| ITC.1313 | 20 computers |
| ITC.2315 | 20 computers |
| Ång.4102 | 20 computers |
| Ång.4103 | 16 computers |
| Ång.4104 | 16 computers |
| Ång.6K1101 | 31 computers |
| Ång.6K1107 | 33 computers |
| Ångström Library | 6 computers | Opening Hours |
The Department of Information Technology (ITC) also has a number of "thin clients" using the Linux environment. These require a separate account (i.e. not accessible with a regular student account).
| Room Number | Number of Computers |
|---|---|
| ITC.1412 | 16 Linux-computers |
| ITC.1515 | 40 Linux-computers |
| ITC.1549 | 18 Linux-computers |
| ITC.2507 | 20 Linux-computers |
| ITC.2510 | 39 Linux-computers |
| ITC.2516 | 20 Linux-computers |