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 is home to the world-class Linnaeus Garden and the Botanical Garden.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Uppsala Light Festival
Time: 16:00-22:00
Admission: Free
From November 7th to 23th, you’ll experience a delightful blend of creativity and technology as fantastic light installations illuminate our city center once again. Explore Uppsala with fresh eyes – together with family, friends, a neighbor, or on your own.
The theme for 2025 is "The promise of change" – an exploration of the power and possibilities of change. Through light, sound and stories, emotions, thoughts and conversations are awakened about our role in the sustainable transition. Bring someone you like – or go on your own. Explore, experience and contribute to a brighter future.
Welcome to the light festival Allt ljus på Uppsala 2025. All light installations are lit between 16:00-20:00 during the days of the festival.
Life Talks & Music Tracks
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Interpool (Svartbäcksgatan 11, 753 20, Uppsala)
Admission: Free (Registration required)
New city / country, new experiences, and… new friends? Whether you’ve just arrived in Uppsala or you’ve been finding your way for a while, this event is for you!
We at Uppsala International Hub are here to support you as you find your feet in Uppsala, but sharing your experiences—and hearing from others on the same path—can make the ride even smoother.
We'll have a casual discussion about what it’s really like to settle into life here — the good, the tricky, and everything in between. Afterwards, we’ll lighten things up with the card game Hitster, where music and memories meet for a good laugh.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Choral Evensong in English
Join the Swedish church for the choir in English. In this event, the church choir will sing composed responses, canticles, one or more psalms, choral anthem, and a congregational hymn.
Uppsala Cathedral Boys’ Choir
Margareta Raab, conductor
Hans Ove Olsson, organist
Sam Douhan, officiant
Angela Hoffman, readings
The service is held in English.
Warm welcome!
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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