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...
… Uppsala University boasts 15 Nobel laureates in its alumni.
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
Klosterparken for Halloween 2026
Dates: 17 October – 1 November 2026
Times: Open around the clock
Location: Klosterparken (Östra Ågatan 13)
Admission: Free
When darkness falls, Klosterparken takes on a whole new shape with sound and light at this excursion playground. This mini medeival themed village is a playground and park, and has been decorated for Halloween!
Klosterparken is located in the courtyard of the Torget block in Uppsala, between the streets Svartbäcksgatan, S:t Persgatan, Östra Ågatan and Klostergatan.
Haunted House at Forumtorget
Dates: 24 October – 1 November 2026
Time: 10:00–18:00
Location: Forum Square (Forumtorget, Uppsala city center)
Admission: Free
Do you dare to step in? Explore our spooky haunted house and join in on daily Halloween activities with crafts and mischief for the kids!
Forum Square is the alley between Åhlénshuset and Forumgallerian.
The Ghost Pole
Dates: 24 October – 31 October
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Stora Torget (City Center, Near the Historical Buildings)
Admission: Free
A mysterious and eerie creation has appeared in the middle of the square. Do you dare to go up and look? Check out the Ghost Pole and count the ghosts hanging up around town!