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Uppsala University admission at a glance
International Bachelor applicants apply to Uppsala University for autumn 2027 through universityadmissions.se, in a window that runs 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027, and the English requirement is the Swedish upper secondary course English 6/English Level 2.
Applicants from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay an application fee of 900 SEK and tuition fees of between 49,500 and 90,000 SEK per semester, depending on the programme. Selection for the English-taught Bachelor programmes is based on your completed upper secondary (high school) grades, so the grades on your leaving certificate carry the application.
- Apply at universityadmissions.se, rank up to eight programmes: up to eight Bachelor's programmes, ranked in order of preference.
- Documents go only through University Admissions: Uppsala University does not accept supporting documents submitted separately.
- Results for the first round are published 8 April (round dates as listed for autumn 2027).
Uppsala University in brief
Uppsala University, founded in 1477, is the oldest Nordic university. It is divided into three disciplinary domains, humanities and social sciences, medicine and pharmacy, and science and technology, with nine faculties. Its facts page counts 49,860 registered students in 2026 and 2,415 PhD students.
Uppsala reports 87th place in the QS World University Rankings 2027, third in Sweden, up from 93rd in the previous edition. Its Nobel page counts 16 Nobel Prize laureates among the alumni, 8 of them for discoveries made during their time at Uppsala. Trains to Stockholm take approximately 40 minutes, and Stockholm Arlanda Airport lies about 35 km south of the city, approximately 20 minutes away by train.
English-taught Bachelor programmes at Uppsala for autumn 2027
Uppsala University's catalogue for autumn 2027 lists a short set of English-taught Bachelor programmes, and most Bachelor programmes there are taught in Swedish.
The Autumn 2027 catalogue includes Egyptology, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Theoretical Philosophy, Energy Transition - Sustainability and Leadership and Game Design and Programming, among others. Egyptology, Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Theoretical Philosophy are taught in Uppsala, while Energy Transition and the Game Design programmes are taught in Visby on Gotland.
All five run as on-campus programmes of 180 credits. See the official programme list for Autumn 2027 for the full catalogue.
Autumn start only
Uppsala says most international Bachelor's programmes only admit students for the autumn semester.
Which admissions round to use from abroad
International applicants should use the first admissions round, because all courses and programmes taught in English are offered there.
University Admissions says: We encourage ALL international students to apply to the first round. Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland are welcome to apply to the second round, while non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens should not apply to the second round as there will not be enough time to apply for and receive the required residence permit.
If you are still in your last school year
University Admissions suggests that final-year students do not apply to the first autumn round Uppsala also states that students who are in their last year of upper secondary studies are not able to apply for a Bachelor's programme at Uppsala University.
Source: admissions rounds page.
General entry requirements for Bachelor studies
The general entry requirements have two parts: completed upper secondary education and proof of English proficiency.
For leaving certificates issued after 2009 there is an extra rule: an additional mathematics requirement for final grades received after 31 December 2009, namely courses equivalent to Mathematics 1a, 1b or 1c.
Uppsala applies both layers: applicants must meet both the general and programme-specific entry requirements. Which documents count depends on the country of study, because the rules apply to the country where you studied, not the country you are from or currently live in.
Higher subject levels are demanding: for Mathematics 4/Further Mathematics Level 2 or Mathematics 5/Advanced Mathematics Level 1, you would need to have specialised in mathematics.
Source: Bachelor's requirements.
English tests Uppsala accepts and the scores
Two common tests meet the English requirement: IELTS Academic with an overall 6.5 and no section below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT with a total score of 4.5 on the 1-6 scale with no section less than 4 for results after the January 2026 change.
| Test | Minimum for English 6 |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, no section below 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT, new scale (results from January 2026) | 4.5 (scale 1-6), no section less than 4 |
| TOEFL iBT, old scale (results before the January 2026 change) | 20 in the written test, total 90 |
| Cambridge English | CAE or CPE |
Check the version: only IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS UKVI (Academic) and IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic) are accepted, and TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT MyBest, Institutional TOEFL and TOEFL Essentials are not accepted.
Uppsala's own admissions page still prints the older TOEFL scores, a written score of 20 and a total of 90, so use the University Admissions page as the one that carries the January 2026 change. Results stay verifiable for a limited time: IELTS results are valid for 2 years and TOEFL can be verified for up to 2 years after the test date.
Meeting the English requirement without a test
You can skip the test if your school or university studies already count, for example 60 ECTS credits taught in English from an EU/EEA country, Switzerland or a listed English-speaking country.
A degree also works: a degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen where English is the main subject meets the requirement. Credits only count if they are not from a preparatory programme or introductory level English courses.
School routes depend on the country, see the next chapters. Source: English language requirements.
Certificates from Italy, France, Poland, Romania, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Greece
Most European leaving certificates meet the general requirement, but only some also prove English, so check the country page for your certificate.
Where school English does not count, use an English test from the previous chapters. Country pages: all country instructions.
Certificates from Brazil, Algeria, Japan, Egypt, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Indonesia
Certificates from these countries meet the general requirement, but upper secondary English does not count, so each needs an English test or qualifying university studies.
The country pages state the same line for each: upper secondary studies completed in this country do not meet the English requirement for studies in Sweden. In the table, the certificate that meets the general requirement is listed per country.
UK A-levels and GCSEs for Uppsala
A UK applicant meets the general requirement with at least two GCE A levels plus all GCSE/IGCSE/Ordinary level subjects, at least five different subjects in total.
English is proven by English GCSE/IGCSE at grade C/4. For subject requirements, a passing grade of E is needed in GCE A/AS courses, and a passing grade of 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE courses.
Source: United Kingdom country page.
US high school diploma and AP for Uppsala
A US applicant meets the general requirement with a High School Graduation Diploma and an official transcript for all years, and completing all years of high school also covers English.
If you completed all years of High School, you fulfil the English language entry requirement AP courses can help with subject requirements: AP College Board courses need a minimum grade of 3, and for Mathematics 4 the page lists AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, or Calculus and Pre-calculus.
Transcripts must arrive in a particular way: upper secondary documentation must be sent directly from your school.
Source: United States country page.
IB Diploma and Uppsala
An International Baccalaureate Diploma that lists subjects taken meets the general entry requirements, and a non-regular diploma also works.
A Non-regular IB Diploma is also accepted. The timing of your diploma decides the route for autumn 2027:
- November 2026 diploma: The coordinator should make your results available to University Admissions no later than 1 February (recipient code UHR).
- May 2026 diploma or earlier: If you already have an IB Diploma, submit scans/copies of your original diploma including test results.
- May 2027 diploma: do not apply to the first admissions round.
Source: IB country page.
Programme-specific entry requirements, autumn 2027
Three of the five programmes ask for specific subjects beyond the general requirements; two ask for the general requirements only.
| Programme | Requirement beyond the general rules |
|---|---|
| Egyptology | basic level history and basic level social studies |
| Energy Transition | advanced level mathematics (further level 1b or 1c); intermediate level science (level 2); basic level social studies |
| Game Design and Programming | advanced level mathematics (further level 1c) |
| Holocaust and Genocide Studies | General entry requirements only |
| Theoretical Philosophy | General entry requirements only |
Every programme also asks for proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English level 2/English 6.
How Uppsala selects among eligible applicants
Uppsala ranks eligible applicants by their upper secondary grades for most English programmes: students are selected based on their completed upper secondary (high school) grades.
A selection is carried out when the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of available places. Theoretical Philosophy lists grades (66%) and the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%), but students educated outside Sweden are selected based on their upper secondary grades.
Fee-paying and non-paying students are admitted on the same grounds but in different selection groups (2026/2027, the latest published).
You can only hold one place: you can only be admitted to one Bachelor's programme, so ranking matters.
Uppsala Bachelor deadlines for autumn 2027
The first-round application deadline is 15 January 2027, and documents and the application fee are due 1 February.
Late applications are rare: most Bachelor's programmes do not accept late applications. Documents received after the deadline, and documents that have not been requested, will not be considered.
The second round exists: it opens 15 March 2027 and closes 15 April, with results 9 July. Non-EU applicants needing a visa usually cannot use it.
How to apply to Uppsala step by step
Apply in four moves: pick programmes, check requirements, apply on universityadmissions.se, then upload documents by 1 February.
- Pick programmes in the Uppsala catalogue; check the Autumn 2027 box on each programme page.
- Check the general and programme-specific requirements from the previous chapters.
- Apply during 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027 and rank up to eight programmes.
- Upload your leaving certificate and transcript; all documents must be submitted through University Admissions.
Official guide: Uppsala application guide.
Who pays the application fee and tuition
Citizens of countries that are not part of the EU, the EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) or Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees, and applicants from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland normally pay both.
The application fee is 900 SEK, paid once per semester however many programmes you apply to, and not refundable.
Exemptions include citizenship of an EU or EEA country or Switzerland and a permanent Swedish residence permit. A temporary residence permit for studies does not grant an exemption from fees.
Exempt status must be documented by 1 February in the first round.
Source: who is required to pay fees.
Tuition fees by programme for autumn 2027 and living costs
Tuition for autumn 2027 runs from SEK 297,000 for Egyptology to SEK 495,000 for Energy Transition, paid in instalments of the programme's first amount.
| Programme | First instalment | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Egyptology | SEK 49,500 | SEK 297,000 |
| Holocaust and Genocide Studies | SEK 49,500 | SEK 297,000 |
| Theoretical Philosophy | SEK 49,500 | SEK 297,000 |
| Game Design and Programming | SEK 75,000 | SEK 450,000 |
| Energy Transition | SEK 82,500 | SEK 495,000 |
Tuition goes to the university, not to University Admissions: tuition fees for your studies are paid directly to Uppsala University. All offers of admission are considered preliminary until the student has paid the first instalment of their tuition fee, and residence permit applications are not approved until the Swedish Migration Agency is notified of payment.
Source: Uppsala tuition fees page.
Living costs
Fees aside, every student must cover living expenses. To obtain a Swedish residence permit, students need a minimum of around SEK 10,656 per month for the duration of their studies, and Uppsala University publishes an average student budget as a rough guide.
| Item | Cost per month |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | SEK 4,000 - 6,500 |
| Food | SEK 3,400 |
| Transportation | SEK 500 |
| Mobile/internet | SEK 300 |
| Clothing | SEK 500 |
| Leisure | SEK 800 |
| Total | SEK 9,500-11,600 |
The university adds that this example does not take the current inflation into account.
Uppsala: frequently asked questions
Can I study a Bachelor at Uppsala University in English?
Yes, in a limited set of programmes. The Autumn 2027 catalogue lists English-taught programmes such as Egyptology and Theoretical Philosophy.
What is the Uppsala application deadline for autumn 2027?
The first-round window runs 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027, with documents due 1 February.
What English score does Uppsala require?
English 6 is met with IELTS Academic 6.5 with no section below 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the 1-6 scale with no section less than 4 for TOEFL results after the January 2026 change.
How much does Uppsala cost for a non-EU student?
You pay an application fee of 900 SEK and tuition of between 49,500 and 90,000 SEK per semester.
Can I apply while I am still in my last school year?
No, not at Uppsala: students who are in their last year of upper secondary studies are not able to apply for a Bachelor's programme at Uppsala University.
Where these numbers come from
Official pages of Uppsala University, UCAS, gov.uk and the ranking publishers. Applicant reports, where shown, are self-reported and labelled.
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