QS World Ranking
#91
Acceptance Rate
40%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$14,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#43
Uppsala
Application Deadline
January 15
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
54,000
students
International Students
20%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Scandinavia's oldest university in a charming university city just 40 minutes from Stockholm.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Scandinavia's oldest university (1477). Many English-language programs. Classic university town atmosphere.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Uppsala University
Acceptance Rate
40%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
January 15
Instruction Language
English/Swedish
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$14,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via Antagning.se by January 15
- High school diploma
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+ for English-taught programs
- No SAT/ACT required
- Specific prerequisite courses required depending on program
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/Swedish
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$14,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 15
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 40%
- QS Best Student City (Uppsala)
- #43 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Uppsala University Scholarship
- ✓Swedish Institute
Cost of Living — Uppsala, Sweden
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,270
vs. avg US college student
33% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Uppsala is significantly cheaper than Stockholm. A classic university town 40 minutes from Stockholm by train.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Uppsala University as a US Student
Uppsala University is located in Uppsala, Sweden and is ranked #91in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Medicine, Sciences, Law, Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, and more. Instruction is offered in English/Swedish. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$14,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 40%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of January 15. Scholarships available include the Uppsala University Scholarship.