International opportunities

Students at Uppsala University have the opportunity to go abroad as part of their studies. On this page, you will find information about different study abroad activities.

Exchange studies

Study one or two semesters at a partner university. There is no tuition fee and you have the possibility to apply for grants.

Erasmus Traineeship

A grant primarily for conducting traineeships, but it can also qualify for collecting data or doing volunteer work in Europe.

Field studies

Finance knowledge and data collection for a thesis or degree project with grant opportunities through Erasmus+.

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Summer courses abroad

Short courses that are held during the summer. They are free or at a reduced price for Uppsala University students.

Events

2023-08-29
Webinar about Erasmus Traineeship
2023-09-21
Webinar about international opportunities

More events

The Erasmus+ programme

Erasmus+ is a renowned exchange programme that gives you the opportunity to study and conduct a traineeships in Europe.

ENLIGHT – The European University

The European Universities Project ENLIGHT offers the chance to take free-standing courses in Europe, both online and on-site.

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Studies abroad through faculties and departments

Support for students with a disability or children

Meet with an International Officer from the Unit for International Mobility through Zoom and ask questions about studies or traineeships abroad. When entering the Zoom meeting, you will be placed in a waiting room until it is your turn. There, you describe your question before being transferred to an individual conversation with an available International Officer.

Drop-in hours

Tuesdays at 11:00-12:00 except on public holidays
Thursdays at 13:00-14:00 except on public holidays

To the Zoom drop-in

No drop-in until 29 August

There are no drop-in sessions during the summer break. The first drop-in session after the summer break is Tuesday 29 August.

Email

For questions about exchange studies: mobility@uu.se.
For questions about Erasmus traineeship, Erasmus studies or the International Credit Mobility grant: erasmus@uu.se.

Book us for an information meeting

As a student, you can book us to hold an information meeting about the international opportunities offered via Uppsala University for your student association, nation or union. Please contact us at mobility@uu.se.

Social media

Follow the study abroad ambassadors and other students reporting directly from their stays abroad. The ambassadors post relevant information about application periods, webinars and information sessions related to the University's international opportunities.

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