How many universities does Uppsala have?

Our index lists 2 universities in Uppsala with 145 study programmes between them, 144 taught in English.

Is Uppsala affordable for students?

Uppsala scores 4/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in Sweden spend roughly €989 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Sweden.

Universities in Uppsala

Uppsala has 2 universities in our index, offering 145 study programmes — 144 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability4/10

Safety8/10

Student vibe9/10

English-friendly9/10

Weather3/10

Transport9/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Uppsala offers a vibrant student life centered around its unique student nations, excellent English proficiency, and superb walkability and cycling, though it is a relatively expensive city with long, cold winters.