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
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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...
… best-selling author and TED Talk legend Hans Rosling grew up and studied in Uppsala.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Study Circle: Navigera det svenska arbetslivet – för utlandsfödda kvinnor
Folkuniversitetet erbjuder en kostnadsfri studiecirkel för utlandsfödda kvinnor!
Här delar de erfarenheter och kunskap om hur man navigerar svenska arbetsplatser, bygger professionella relationer och skapar en hållbar tillvaro i arbetslivet.
*Course is in Swedish
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!
International Parents’ Guide to Sweden
Time: 14:00-15:00
Location: Confirmed upon registration
Are you a parent in Uppsala looking for information ranging from what winter clothes to send with your child to school or how to ask for mother tongue lessons at school? Or maybe you want to ask about cultural norms for children, like birthday parties? Then you are are in the right place!
At Uppsala International Hub, we know that moving to a new country and raising a family comes with plenty of questions, new experiences, and things to discover. Join the Hub for an informative and welcoming session designed to help international parents navigate family life in Sweden.
We will be joined by a guest speaker from Erikshjälpen Framtidsverkstad, who runs a project (Föräldrakraft) supporting international parents and is the author of Swedish for Parents – Language for Life with Young Families. She will share insights from her work and book, offering helpful perspectives on language, everyday life, and raising young children in Sweden.
We will also share practical tips and useful local knowledge to help you and your family make the most of life in Uppsala. From winter activities and things to do with children to useful information and resources you may not know about yet, we will cover it!
Whether you are new to Sweden or have been here for a while, this is an opportunity to discover helpful resources, learn something new, and feel more at home in your family life in Uppsala.
Come along, get inspired, and bring your questions.
Fika included!