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...
… best-selling author and TED Talk legend Hans Rosling grew up and studied in Uppsala.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Ask the Hub
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Online (Meeting link sent in confirmation email)
Admission: Free (Booking required)
Thinking about moving to or living in Uppsala? Our Ask the Hub service is here to help! Book a 15-minute digital session on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Whether you have questions, need advice, or just want to connect with a friendly face, we’re here for you.
Looking forward to meeting you!
International Julfika!
Time: 17:00-19:00
Location: Hotel Botanika (Skolgatan 45, 753 32 Uppsala)
Admission: Free (Registration required)
As the festive season approaches, we find ourselves eager to gather to celebrate the joy and warmth of the holidays. This year, we're hosting a Julfika gathering and would be honored to have you join us for an evening filled with laughter, delicious treats, and the spirit of togetherness.
We'll be serving some traditional Julfika delights, including lussekatter (saffron buns), kanelbullar (cinnamon buns), and glögg (non-alcoholic mulled wine). The atmosphere will be festive, with twinkling lights, and cozy decorations!
* Limited spaces available. As we will be providing drinks and snacks, please make sure to let us know if you register and can no longer attend.
Warm welcome!
Christmas at Uplands
Dates: 24 and 25 December 2025
Time: 12:00–22:00 for both days
Location: Uplands Nation (S:t Larsgatan 11, Uppsala)
Admission: Free
Every Christmas, the Uplands Nation house becomes a cozy meeting place for Uppsala’s international community; researchers settling into their new roles, students staying over the break, and professionals who’ve made Uppsala their temporary or long-term home. The tradition started back in 1969 with a handful of students who couldn’t travel, and it’s grown into one of the city’s most welcoming holiday gatherings.
Local restaurants donate the food, volunteers handle the warm atmosphere, and the whole event stays relaxed, inclusive, and alcohol-free. Each year, people from all over the world drop by—sharing a meal, trading stories about their countries’ holiday customs, and discovering new connections in the process.
From noon to ten on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the nation house buzzes with friendly conversations, familiar and unfamiliar traditions, and that comforting feeling that Uppsala can be home, even when your real one is far away.
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
More voices from UppsalaCheck list
Use our essential to-do list and make your move to Sweden and Uppsala extra smooth.