Mechanics

5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 1FA104

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–22 March 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

Participation in Single Variable Calculus. Participation in either Linear Algebra and Geometry I, Linear Algebra I, or Algebra and Geometry.

Selection

Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 10,833
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 10,833

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Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-63600

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
23 March 2026–7 June 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

Participation in Single Variable Calculus. Participation in either Linear Algebra and Geometry I, Linear Algebra I, or Algebra and Geometry.

Selection

Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 10,833
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 10,833

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-63096

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
9 March 2026–22 March 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The concept of vectors in physics. Newtonian mechanics at a fundamental level: forces, acceleration, and work, as well as mechanical energy and momentum. Additionally, basic kinematics and dynamics of rigid body rotation.

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