Why Uppsala?
Uppsala never stands still. With its world-famous reputation in life science, tech, advanced production and environmental innovation integrated with the Stockholm region’s start-up scene, Uppsala is a county synonymous with growth. Growth that drives opportunities, fuels breakthroughs and attracts the most ambitious, forward-thinking talent in the world. Learn about Uppsala County’s key industries and areas of employment and how to start your networking.
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Innovation climate
Lines of business
Learn about Uppsala County’s key industries and areas of employment and how to start your networking.
A place to grow
Voices from Uppsala
Are you curious about the latest news in Sweden? Many Swedish media sources are available in other languages.
Swedish news in other languages
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Did you know...
… the biggest social event in the Uppsala calendar is the spring festival Walpurgis – Valborg.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Volunteer at our biggest event of the year!
On 10 February, we host our biggest event of the year - Reaching the Swedish Job Market!
It is an event designed to help international job seekers navigating their employment search in Sweden. The event runs from 16-19 at Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University.
We require assistance with greeting participants, setting up for the event, managing the food station and refreshments, offering support for exhibitors and tidying up, among other tasks to make the event run smoothly.
If you would like to get involved, please reach out to us on the following email: international@uppsala.se
Ask the Hub
Time: 15:00-17:00
Location: Online (Meeting link sent in confirmation email)
Admission: Free (Booking required)
Need some advice about moving to or living in Uppsala? With our "Ask the Hub" service you can book a 15-minute digital session held on the first and third Wednesday of every month. In this session, you can discuss your questions, get advice or just see a friendly face.
Warm welcome!
Jobbsprånget Programme Q&A session
Time: 14-15
Location: Online
Jobbsprånget opens the door to the labor market and helps employers find the right talent. Since 2016, they have matched over 6,000 foreign-born academics with more than 700 employers – the majority move on to employment afterward. Learn more about the programme on their webpage: https://jobbspranget.se/
As the application deadline approaches, they are hosting digital Q&A session about their internship programme. They will provide an overview of the process, answer your questions, and offer useful tips to help you complete your application in time.
This programme is highly recommended for all international jobseekers!