Live in Uppsala
Even though Uppsala is part one of the fastest-growing regions in Europe, you’ll never be more than a short bike ride from those restorative Swedish green spaces. To help you get to know your new home, we guide you in how to find a housing, school and childcare, how to open a bank account, where you can learn Swedish or just hang out with your new neighbours.
If you are new to Uppsala or have recently arrived, this program is for you! Throughout September and October, we offer a series of events to help newcomers learn more about life in Sweden, meet new people, and explore employment opportunities.
Welcome Program
Finding your new home
Finding your new home
Opening a bank account
Opening a bank account
Socialising and networking
Socialising and networking
Learning Swedish
Driving licence
Staying healthy
Staying healthy
Explore Uppsala
Explore Uppsala
Childcare and schools
Childcare and schools
Did you know...
… Uppsala University boasts 15 Nobel laureates in its alumni.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Christmas at Uplands
Time 12:00 - 22:00
Location: Uplands Nation
Christmas at Uplands (Jul på Uplands) is a Christmas celebration event which has taken place at the nation since 1969. The event started as an alternative for students who could not travel home over the holidays. The celebrations have changed since the start and is now open for everyone!
The event is free of charge, open for everyone, completely free of drugs and alcohol, and is financed through donations. The food comes mainly from restaurants in the Uppsala area.
The event usually has 1,500-2,000 visitors each year. The event takes place in the nation house during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 12:00-22:00 both days.
Swedish language café
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Location: Gränby allaktivitetshus
For those of you who are 18years or older are invited at the language café. This is a collaboration between Gränby allactivities center and RF-Sisu Uppland. You can practice Swedish by talking to others in a relaxed environment. Everyone is welcome regardless of the language level that you can speak. Coffee is also included! Kindly register your interest!
Ask the Hub
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Note: Ask the Hub will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Need some advice about moving to or living in Uppsala? With our "Ask the Hub" service you can book a 15-minute digital session on the first and third Wednesday of every month. In the session, you can discuss your questions, get advice or just see a friendly face.
P.S: This month is an exception due to New Year - so the sessions will be on the second and third wednesday of January.
Meet our internationals
“I’ve heard that the swedes are one of the happiest people in the world. I don’t know If that’s true, but I know I’m so happy living here!” Aayushi Shukla
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