Hi, does anyone know if there is a store in Uppsala that sells kajmak (salty "milk cream" spread)? Thanks!

Hi, I'm a bisexual woman and new to the city. Any tips on meeting queer people here (for friendship and dating)? Thanks!

Hello Everyone,

I am from the US, and our educational housing system seems to be much different than Sweden's so I just wanted to make sure of a few things before potentially doing my master's there next year. Here in the U.S., at most public universities, they offer on-campus housing for undergraduate students in their first 2 years. In your 3rd, and 4th year of your bachelor's you'll likely need to find somewhere to live in off-campus housing in the close vicinity of your university, which were not "sponsored" by the university themselves, meaning anyone could live at these but it was mostly students.

I assume that the Studentbostäder at Swedish Universities, specifically Uppsala, are strictly for students that attend that university? I am planning on studying at Stockholm University, however do not want to live in Stockholm. I had studied abroad there in college, and don't think that the environment is the best for students necessarily. Does anyone have any information regarding if there are these sort of apartment buildings in Uppsala "meant" for students, but not necessarily limited to only UU students? Or even a website where I can look at apartments for rent in Uppsala? Also, I am aware of the daily commute time from Uppsala to Stockholm, I currently commute by car to Washington D.C. everyday for work and it takes around 1.5 hrs each way so an hour train is nothing lol.

Thank you so much for any help, it is greatly appreciated!

Hey! I’m a 24 year old Aussie who’s about to enter my 3rd year of uni. 2026 will be my last, and I want to spend my final year studying abroad in Europe and Uppsala is currently at the top of the list. Sweden looks beautiful and I’ve always wanted to experience life in Scandinavia.

I do have a couple questions though regarding social life for an exchange student in Uppsala:

1. I’ve started university relatively late compared to my peers, and will be turning 26 during my exchange year. I hate that I even have to ask this but would I stick out like a sore thumb age-wise?

I still like to party, get smashed (within reason) at the pub and go out clubbing, but I’m a bit worried that my age may be a bit of an obstacle when socialising and forming friend groups with locals and other exchange students who will likely be younger than myself.

I don’t struggle with making friends here in Australia but I’m not sure what it’s like in Sweden and Europe on this front, so some reassurance would be much appreciated!

2. In terms of accommodation, how easy is it for me to secure a place to stay as an exchange student? I’d like to live in the campus accommodation so I’m close to everything but am unsure how competitive it is.

3. In terms of cost of living in Uppsala, my research tells me that Sweden is pretty expensive. I’d likely cook most of my meals at home and eat out 2-3 times a week, while going out Friday nights/weekends. If I find accommodation that is 1250 to 1400 krona per week, how much should I allocate to the other aforementioned expenses?

Thats about it. Any advice is more than welcome, thank you in advance!

Hej! Någon som vet av bra psykologer i Uppsala? Är student här så vet inte så mycket om själva staden. Pengar är inte direkt ett problem vill bara veta var man ska vända sig. :)

Hejsan! :]

Vet någon om det finns något Konstklubbsliknande eller konstinriktade aktiviteter för vuxna/unga vuxna hobbyister som är gratis/billigt i uppsala? Vill gärna träffas socialt och teckna, måla, pyssla etc i grupp.

Tjoho,

Någon som har kännedom om när insparken är för de som har kursstart 20/1?

Jag kommer plugga ekonomi kandidat programmet om det har någon betydelse.

I am applying to Masters in Embedded Systems at Uppsala University. I have 6.66 GPA out of 10 in my bachelors and 1.5 yrs work ex. What are my chances of getting into it?

Anyone here who got into with a GPA like mine?

Vänder mig åter för tips från er, har en tand som gått sönder lite och är sjukt skraj för o borra o fixa i munnen men behöver ju få det fixat. Tips på bra tandläkare? Privat eller folktandvården? Vilket är egentligen bäst? Alla säger privat! Är det dyrare? Tack för svar. Vill boka tid idag mvh en räddis

Hej!

Happy weekend to all of you!

I'm seeking some guidance as I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I recently enrolled in a master’s program and moved from my home country (Non-EU) to study. However, after completing the first study period, I've realized that this particular program may not be the right fit for me due to various reasons that I failed to recognize when I initially applied. After some serious reflection, I’ve come up with two possible options:

1.  Switch to a different master’s program that aligns better with my goals.

2.  Quit the program and return to my home country.

I'm currently exploring option 1, but I’m finding it difficult to get detailed information on how to go about it. So, I thought I’d reach out here for advice. I have a few questions regarding the feasibility and process of switching programs as an international student.

1. Is changing to a different master’s program feasible, especially considering I’m an international student? (The new program is in a completely different city and university.)

2. If so, what steps would I need to follow to make this transition?

3.  As an initial step, would emailing the prospective university to explain my situation help make me eligible for a transfer?

4.  I’m on a student residence permit. If I successfully switch to a new master’s program, will I need to notify the immigration department about this change?

5. Is it possible to transfer my credits from the current program?

6. Is it common for international students to drop out of a master’s program? And in this context, what would happen to my residence permit if I decided to leave the program?

I know my situation is a bit unique, and as a mature student, I don’t want to spend time studying something that doesn’t align with my career goals (Again failure on my part). My objective in studying here in Sweden is/was to complete a master’s degree, return to my home country, and join the workforce with a good salary so that I can start a family with my fiancée. I need to make a decision within a week, and my last resort would be to go back and rejoin my previous job.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! Thank you all in advance.

I have my personnumber, and I have my Tax ID. But I'm not really sure if I should just walk to one of the banks' building during open hours without an appointment? Shouldn't I get an appointment somehow online first and then go? I'd make more sense to me.

Also do they open bank accounts without a work contract? (I'm planning to work later, I just don't have a fixed job right now) Which bank do you recommend for international students? Thanks in advance!

I will be enrolling in Uppsala university soon so I was wondering if I could make a few buck working part time, is it possible for me to get work there?

Hej, tappade bort nycklar den 24 oktober någonstans mellan Akademiska och längs med tågspåret norrut. Har någon tips på var man kan söka efter borttappade nycklar? Finns det andra ställen än polisen? Har varit förbi polisen och kollat flera gånger varav senast igår (1 nov), men har ej sett den.

Edit: Följdfråga, kommer att behöva byta ut låsen och nycklarna ifall den ej hittas. Någon som vet om det går på hemförsäkringen?

I am a European student looking for housing, and I was screening possible areas to start housing hunting. I read in other threads (not necessarily an authoritative source, I know) that Flogsta is dominated by international students, and while I don't mind that, my goal was to immerse myself in the culture and start practicing the language with natives right away, as well as make meaningful connections, considering that I will have to live there for at least two years (so reasoning in these terms I would like to dodge agglomerations of erasmus students). Hence, I was wondering if there are any neighborhoods where traditionally there is a Swedish majority.

I thank everyone in advance :)

Hallå! Jag letar efter rekommendation på kemtvätt här i Uppsala för att tvätta en gammal tjock ullrock.

Någon som kan rekommendera något ställe? Erfarnehet av vad det ungefär kostar här?

Tjenare!

Jag pluggar på universitetet och har nyss haft inspark, jag och några fellow reccar ska anordna ett så kallat ”faddertack”. Vi skulle behöva en lokal som rymmer runt 70 pers den 29:e november. Finns det någon snäll person som kan hjälpa oss med detta?

(Har kollat på kvarterslokaler, men problemet är att man ju då faktiskt måste bo i det kvarteret för att få hyra)

Tack på förhand ❤️

Öh hörrö! Finns det några restauranger/cafeer i uppsala som tillåter hundar? Eller är Uppsala den hundovänliga staden som min kompis påstår att den är?

Alla tips uppskattas! Tack!

Hej,

som rubriken säger är jag nyfiken hur lång tid man får för att tacka ja/nej till en lägenhet?
Jag bor i Stockholm och min partner i Uppsala men vi har sedan tidigare pratat om att flytta ihop och bestämde oss då för att leta lägenhet i Uppsala, just nu har vi plats 2 på fyra lägenheter och vad jag förstått det som så är det inte visning på någon av dessa.

Så, hur lång tid får man på sig att ta ett beslut om lägenheten om man har fått första plats? Jag har hört olika och känner mig förvirrad vad som gäller. Tacktack!

Hejsan! Är det någon omkring Gamla Uppsala området/Fornby som har koll på när bus eller godis infinner sig?

Hi, is it possible to legally sublet a UUHO corridor room (rented through a nation) for summer months and internship duration (6 months)?

Ska gå på halloween med ungarna imorron och vill vara förberedd hemma själv. Det var länge sen jag köpte godis, men då var hemmakväll i carolinabacken ganska bra. Har ni några favoriter?

Behöver lite förslag på vad man kan göra i Uppsala då jag ska dit i helgen. De som är planerat är att handla en del, meen vore kul att hitta på nå mer! Tycker att Uppsala är rätt så fint så vore kul att se sig runt -> något jag inte får missa? 🙃🙃🙃

Sen vilken secondhand är bäst för att hitta ex några coola jeans? för tjejor dårå

Tack på förhand!! 💞💞💞

Hej, frugan kommer kanske börja jobba i uppsala mitt i stan. Vi är en familj på 4 och skulle behöva flytta till Uppsala... Frågan är hur svårt är det att få någon ”billig” hyresrätt på 4rok? Såg nån lägenhet i stan för 27000kr/ månaden som är alldeles för dyrt för oss.. Såg något i flogsta för 7000kr/månaden på 70kvm hur kan de vara så billigt? Vart är bästa sättet att hitta boenden? Mvh

Hi friends, I will spend the month of november in Uppsala for work. My accommodation is 30mn away from where I work. I was wondering what was the best option for transportation: are there places renting bikes for a month ? Is there a period ticket for one month avaible ? Whats the best options, am I forgetting something ? Thank you so much 🙏

Disclaimer: i know these two programs in particular are not located in uppsala, but i'm looking for help and i thought that maybe someone would have been able to provide it since it's technically the uppsala's university

Hey guys :) i'm a 22 years old from italy. I'm so interested in the uppsala university's bachelor degrees in game design and graphics, but in the game design and management one as well. I wanted to know if you would recommend taking these programs, there's nothing in life i would love to do more than working in the game industry. And also: how hard is it to get accepted by the university? thank you in advance

Hi! I am planning on coming to uppsala for the spring semester next year from New Zealand - was wondering if anyone had any advice on good value for money winter coats / what other gear I will need to brave the elements or any other general tips. Cheers!