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.
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
Volunteer at our biggest event of the year!
On 10 February, we host our biggest event of the year - Reaching the Swedish Job Market!
It is an event designed to help international job seekers navigating their employment search in Sweden. The event runs from 16-19 at Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University.
We require assistance with greeting participants, setting up for the event, managing the food station and refreshments, offering support for exhibitors and tidying up, among other tasks to make the event run smoothly.
If you would like to get involved, please reach out to us on the following email: international@uppsala.se
Starting a business in Sweden (part 2)
Time: 18:00-19:15
Location: Online
This online seminar organized by Skatteverket is suited for you who are looking for basic information for what you need to know when running a business in Sweden. The webinar is broadcasted live so you can ask questions in the chat.
In this webinar, the focus is tax rules you must apply in your business. Skatteverket will demonstrate how you manage common income and expenses including employer's contributions and deducted tax.
The webinar will cover questions such as:
- What are the tax rules for using private equipment in the company?
- What are the tax rules for business trips?
- When do I need to make depreciation on assets?
- How do I report employer's contributions and deducted tax?
The webinar will last for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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!