Congratulations on your admission!
On this page, you will find all the information you need to prepare for your move to Sweden, including details on applying for a Residence Permit, finding housing, and understanding insurance options. Be sure to start your preparations early to ensure that you are ready and arrive on time for the start of the semester.
Apply for a residence permit
Student from countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a residence permit.
Are you a new student?
The Student Pages are your go-to resource as an admitted student at Uppsala University.
To do before arrival
Follow this checklist to prepare for your move to Sweden and studies in Uppsala or Visby.
Want to learn Swedish?
Apply for Uppsala University’s "Basic Swedish" course! The course is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of the Swedish language, as well as an understanding of Swedish culture and society. Please note that the application deadline is 15 April.
Apply for the course Basic Swedish
Connect with other students on the Goin' app
After your admission to Uppsala University, you will receive an invitation via email to join our student community app, Goin'.
On Goin', you can connect with newly admitted and current students even before you arrive in Sweden. Build your social network, chat with fellow students in your program, ask questions, and receive support from students who have been through the same experience. Some of our digital ambassadors are also available on Goin' to assist you.
Study with disabilities
If you have a long-term disability, you can get targeted study support during your time at Uppsala University.
Activate your account
You can activate your student account a few days after receiving your final admission decision.
Deferral of studies
If you are admitted to a programme but wish to postpone the start of your studies, you can apply for a deferral.
Your application must include a clear explaination of your reasons for deferral, along with supporting documentation. Deferrals are only granted in extraordinary circumstances, such as medical reasons, illness, family crises, or compulsory military service. For medical reasons, you must provide a doctor’s certificate.
Not being able to afford tuition is not a valid reason for deferral. In fact, you can only be granted deferral if the first instalment of tuition has been made to Uppsala University.
Applications can also be made by sending a letter to the Admissions Office:
Box 256, SE-751 05 Uppsala, Sweden
You must be in Sweden when your programme starts!
If you do not arrive in time for the start of the semester, you might lose your seat in the programme. It is important that you know the latest date you are allowed to arrive. Each programme sets its own deadline, so once you have been admitted, you need to contact the programme coordinator to learn what date that is.
If you are prevented from participating in the semester’s first class, you must contact your programme coordinator directly. In some cases, you might be permitted to arrive at a later date. You must receive written confirmation that you are still allowed to commence the programme before travelling to Sweden!
If you are a fee-paying student and arrive after the start of the semester, you might not be refunded. Reimbursement of the tuition fee is only possible if a student is prevented from participating due to extraordinary circumstances. If you have paid tuition and are not permitted to join your programme, you need to send an email to feemaster@uu.se along with the decision from your programme coordinator.
Contact
- For questions about your admission, contact:
- study@uu.se
- For questions about deferrals, contact:
- feemaster@uu.se
- For questions about residence permits, contact:
- studypermits@uu.se