Uppsala University, founded in 1477, is the oldest university in Sweden and all of the Nordic countries. It is a comprehensive public research university with a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong international reputation. The university is located in the historic city of Uppsala, north of Stockholm.
Address: Biskopsgatan 3, 753 10 Uppsala, Sweden
Life Sciences, Law, Humanities
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Life Sciences, Materials, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Uppsala University is a member of the Coimbra Group, a network of leading European research universities, and has exchange agreements with over 500 universities worldwide. The university has close collaborations with industry and the public sector, with a focus on translating research into innovation.
Research:
Uppsala University is a leading research university with a broad range of research activities. Key research areas include life sciences, materials science, and social sciences. The university is home to several world-renowned research centers, including the Rudbeck Laboratory and the Uppsala Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies.
Famous Alumnis:
Carl Linnaeus, Anders Celsius, Dag Hammarskjöld
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
7000
Current students***:
50000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
120000
Pros
A rich history and a strong international reputation, a wide range of study programs, and a vibrant student life in a classic university town.
Cons
The university’s traditional structure can sometimes be perceived as rigid. The housing situation in Uppsala can be competitive, particularly for international students.
Best For
Students who value a traditional and prestigious academic environment with a strong focus on research and a vibrant student life.
- Engineering, Environmental Impact Assessment, Innovation, Materials Science, Research and Development, Sustainability Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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