Work in Uppsala
Rapid growth, strong integration with the Stockholm region, a thriving start-up and innovation scene fueled by our two universities, plus international competitive companies means Uppsala County is alive with job opportunities. Find your next challenge and rise to it, right here. Learn below how to find a new job – and to keep it, where to study or get help in starting your own business in Uppsala.
Finding a new job in Uppsala.
Finding a new job in Uppsala
Start your own business
The Swedish work culture.
The Swedish work culture
Unions and unemployment
Study in Uppsala
Study in Uppsala
Need help finding employment? Meet one of our experienced job coaches in our monthly job search workshops
Job Search Workshops
Join our career program to get support throughout your journey towards employment. Please note that this information is from the spring program, we will share details about our Fall 2026 program after the summer.
Career Training Program
Did you know...
… every year, newly-awarded Nobel Prize winners hold public lectures at Uppsala University.
Meet our internationals
“We thought we can always move back to Serbia again. Now we have been living in here for over five years.” Zorana Kurbalija Novicic
More voices from UppsalaUpcoming events in Uppsala
Jobbsprånget Internship Programme
July–August mark an important time of year for us – the time we accept applicants to complete an internship at the Hub through the Jobbsprånget programme!
Jobbsprånget is Sweden's largest internship programme for foreign-born academics. Since 2016, they have matched over 6,000 foreign-born academics with more than 700 employers – the majority move on to employment afterward.
On 16 July, Jobbsrånget open the portal for applicants to explore internship opportunties in the Swedish labor market.
At Uppsala International Hub, we offer several positions in our events and communications team. So, if you are interested in working with us, make sure to create a profile and explore our opportunities. Make sure to check out eligibility requirements before applying.
This programme is highly recommended for all international jobseekers!
Ask the Hub
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Online (Meeting link sent in confirmation email)
Admission: Free (Booking required)
Settling into a new city can be exciting and sometimes a bit overwhelming.
Our Ask the Hub sessions offer a friendly ear and helpful guidance to make the journey and/or transition smoother.
In just 15 minutes online, you can get tailored advice, local know-how, and encouragement from people who understand what it’s like to start fresh in Uppsala.
You bring your questions, we’ll bring the warmth and support.
Expat Coffee Morning
Time: 10:00-11:00
Location: Stadsbiblioteket (Svartbäcksgatan 17, 753 75 Uppsala)
*Regulars - please note the time change in the summer!
Join us for this coffee morning where we bring together the international community. This is an informal event where you can meet new people, take part in a discussion around culture, enjoy interesting conversations, drink tea and coffee, and eat buns- not a bad way to spend your morning!
This time we will start with a group discussion around culture and then break off to meet new people.
We hope to see you there!