Student unions
A student union is an organisation run for students, by students. The student unions work to meet the interests of students, both by pursuing issues that affect the quality of education and also in the form of student social activities. The student unions' main task is to represent you as a student throughout the university, at a local level, up to meetings with the vice-chancellor and the deputy vice-chancellor.
The student unions are staffed by elected representatives, all of whom are also students who work part-time or full-time with union activities to ensure that your time at the university is the best possible.
Your union affiliation largely depends on the field of study in which your course or programme is provided. Each student union represents different organisational parts of the university, but you are free to be a member of multiple unions.
In Uppsala, there are also several student nations. Read more about the nations!
Become a member
You can register as a member of a student union either by visiting them during reception hours or by contacting them by email or telephone. More information about how this works and about reception hours can be found on the respective student union's website.
The membership card for all student unions and nations is the Mecenat. This can also be called a "kårleg" or "nationskort". The Mecenat card also gives you access to student discounts and serves as student identification when, for example, you buy bus tickets with a student discount.
Get involved!
Representatives for the unions are active in several decision-making bodies at the University. Check out available assignments at your student union!
Student sports
The student nations and student unions offer a variety of sports activities, such as various team sports. As a student, you can also take part in Campus1477's student sports activities.
The student unions
Uppsala Student Union
Uppsala Student Union is Sweden's largest and oldest student union with a long tradition of taking care of the interests of students. They work with, among other things, housing and student finance issues and they help you with study-related questions. As a member, you have the opportunity to use the study places at the union house, apply for scholarships and rent Norreda torp, which is owned by the union.
The Pharmaceutical Student Union
The Pharmaceutical Student Union is the union for those of you who study at the Faculty of Pharmacy, whether you are a pharmacy student, a master's student, a doctoral student or if you are studying the complementary programme for pharmacists with a foreign degree. As a member, you can make work-life contacts, participate in student councils or have a good meal in the café or pub at 'Pharmen'. There are also study places and microwaves, but above all, community!
Uppsala Business & Economics Students Association
Uppsala Business & Economics Students Association (website in Swedish (Uppsalaekonomerna) is a student union for students in economics, which ensures that education in economics at the University maintains a high standard. You can contact Uppsalaekonomerna if you need support or help with anything related to your studies or your situation as a student. In addition to student support, they also work to enhance your study time through student social and career preparation activities.
Uppsala Law Student Association
Uppsala Law Student Association (website in Swedish) is the student union for law students. The union conducts education-related and social activities as well as help students establish contact with employers. The student union are responsible for all education-related activities and advocate for all students and PhD students at the Faculty of Law.
Uppsala Union of Engineering and Science Students
Uppsala Union of Engineering and Science Students (UTN) is for students at the Faculty of Science and Technology at Uppsala University. The student union is built on three pillars: maintaining student-educational interests, labour market connection and social activities. Their primary purpose is to monitor the students' interest concerning their educational quality.
Gotland's student union Rindi
Gotlands Student Union Rindi's main goal is to improve the study situation for all students at Campus Gotland. They represent the student voice at the University and towards Region Gotland. The union sections work both with union specific questions and social events. They make sure all students have a good education as well as something to do outside the classrooms.
