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 February and March, 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 is home to the world-class Linnaeus Garden and the Botanical Garden.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Ask the Hub
Time: 15:00-17:00
Location: Online (Meeting link sent in confirmation email)
Admission: Free (Booking required)
Your move to Uppsala starts with the right information.
As a trusted resource on life here, we are offering 15-minute "Ask the Hub" sessions on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Whether it’s advice you need or simply someone to answer your questions, we're here for you.
Book your session today!
Afternoon Fika
Time: 15:00-16:00
Location: Confirmed via email
Admission: Free (Registration required)
Whether you’ve just arrived in Uppsala or have called it home for a while, you’re warmly invited to join us for our Afternoon Fika!
Take a break from your day and enjoy one of Sweden’s coziest traditions—coffee (or tea), delicious pastries, and great conversation in good company. Oh.. and yes, the coffee and all that will be provided!
Make Connections with Belong
Time: 14:15 – 14:45
Location: Online (Link sent in confirmation email)
Uppsala International Hub and Belong are jointly hosting a webinar for foreign-born (non-EU) professionals who want to take the next step toward employment. During the webinar, Alok Sedell, Program Manager at Belong, will present their mentor program and explain how it supports participants through guidance, professional networks, and insights into the local job market. You will learn what to expect from the program and have the opportunity to ask questions.
About Belong
Belong is a non-profit organization that builds bridges between new and established Swedes. We create conditions for people with different backgrounds to enter the labor market, participate actively in society and improve their living conditions. We do this through mentoring, meetings and training. We also carry out advocacy work and opinion-forming to engage more people in the work for increased integration.
Join the webinar to learn more and start making connections in Sweden!
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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