Welcome Programme in Uppsala
Soon you will arrive in Uppsala to begin your studies and student life. We recommend that you travel to Uppsala during our Arrival Days. During these days, we greet you at Stockholm Arlanda Airport and offer free shuttle buses to our Welcome Centre in Uppsala and to your housing. These shuttle buses are available during the Arrival Days for the autumn semester only. No pre‑registration is required.
Arrival Days – Autumn Semester 2026
19–20 August 2026
These two days are designed to help you arrive smoothly, collect your keys, and get practical support before you start your studies.
Arriving at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Free shuttle buses to Uppsala
During Arrival Days, from 09:00–20:00, Uppsala University offers free shuttle buses from Arlanda Airport to the Welcome Centre in Uppsala. These shuttle buses are available during the Arrival Days for the autumn semester only. No booking or registration is needed.
Arrival Desk at Terminal 5
You will find our Arrival Desk outside the customs area in Terminal 5. Staff and student volunteers will welcome you and guide you to the buses.
Welcome Centre in Uppsala
Location: Segerstedt Building, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 7
Opening hours during Arrival Days: 10:00–21:00
At the Welcome Centre you can:
- Collect housing keys and contracts (if you were allocated housing by Uppsala University Housing Office)
- Pick up your welcome package
- Activate your student account (bring formal ID, preferably your passport)
- Receive your temporary nations card
- Get shuttle services to your assigned housing area
- Ask questions to staff from the Housing Office, International Office, and student volunteers
Tip: Keep your passport easily accessible for identification.
Arriving on another day
If you arrive outside the Arrival Days, you will need to travel to Uppsala on your own.
You are welcome to visit the Service Centre in the Segerstedt Building during its regular opening hours to pick up your welcome folder and student account information.
Welcome reception for new students
We welcome our new students to a reception held in English in our beautiful University Main Building. Date: 28 August 2026.