Uppsala University

Uppsala University or Uppsala Universitet (UU) - public higher education institution in Sweden.

Uppsala University - Description

Welcome to Sweden and Uppsala University Uppsala University is a comprehensive international research university dedicated to advancing science, scholarship, and higher education. It is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. Eight scientists at the university have been awarded the Nobel Prize. For more than 500 years, Uppsala University has been a distinguished seat of learning with rich opportunities for students and researchers at all levels. Our history is part of our strength—but our sights are on the future. Advanced Studies at Uppsala University Uppsala University is a selective university with stringent academic demands. As an Uppsala student you will get a high quality education and access to the very latest research findings. At the same time, you are immersed in a vibrant cultural setting that builds on several centuries of tradition. We offer a variety of master degree programmes that are taught in English. The master degree from Uppsala University is internationally recognised and will provide you with qualifications that are in high demand in both the Swedish and international labour markets. You will also be well prepared to pursue a PhD. Teaching Personnel and Students Uppsala University is renowned for providing a highly diverse educational environment.

Description of Uppsala University

Uppsala University is a full-range university which provides education and research in nine faculties: theology, law, arts, languages, social sciences, educational sciences, medicine, pharmacy, science and technology. The university was founded in 1477 which makes it the oldest in the Nordic countries. Uppsala University offers some 60 programmes for beginners, about 50 master programmes, and some 2.000 single subject courses. This attracts 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students which corresponds to about 23,500 full-time students and every year some 4,500 undergraduate and graduate degrees are conferred. The university also offers some 30 international master programmes and has agreements for student exchange with 500 foreign universities in 50 countries. Postgraduate education includes 2,300 doctoral students (50% women). * About 300 doctorates and about 80 licentiate degrees are conferred each year. * 4,000 publications each year. * About 3,400 teachers/researchers (40% women). * Some 600 full professors (22% women). * Costs: Nearly 70% goes to research and postgraduate education. About 50% of research is funded by external sources. Uppsala is quite a small city (200.000 inh.) and it is to an extent dominated by the university and its students especially during semesters. The unique concept of student nations provides for an environment where academic tradition and modern student life can meet.