Uppsala
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Uppsala
SLU’s largest campus area, Ultuna, is located in the student city of Uppsala, which is Sweden’s fourth largest city. Most of the Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences is located here, as well as the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. For those who want to have fun or get involved in student activities, there are two student unions on campus.
They organise parties, coffee get-togethers (“fika” in Swedish) and have many different associations and committees for students to get involved in. If you fancy a change of scene, you can go to events organised by the “student nations”, societies which are an important part of student life in Uppsala. Campus Uppsala has many green areas which are perfect for outdoor activities. There are football pitches, beach volleyball courts, a frisbee golf course, many tracks for jogging, walking and cycling and a sports facility with a gym and scheduled group sessions.
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
At the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, we engage students in some of the most important issues facing the 21st century, such as global warming, the food crisis, and our dependence on non-renewable energy.
The teaching style at SLU promotes critical thinking. As a student, you are expected to question beliefs that are often taken for granted and we also expect you to question what you learn. Debating with classmates and lecturers is accepted and welcomed. SLU’s teaching staff crave academic excellence and are focused on producing a highly employable student body. Communication skills, the ability to work in a team and solve problems, an awareness of the commercial landscape and work experience are just some of the qualities that make our graduates employable.
To strengthen your ability to build a career in an increasingly competitive job market, as a student at SLU you are encouraged to learn through experience.
You study real-life situations, take a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and make valuable contact with the business sector. Lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, fieldwork, group projects, and independent study are just some of the teaching methods used here.
Assessment procedures also vary depending on the course and can include written assignments and examinations, individual and group projects, laboratory reports, and oral presentations. Here at SLU we are committed to developing the internationalization aspect of our syllabus, network, and student experience.
Global perspectives have been integrated into the design, development, and presentation of all programmes and courses. We welcome students from all over the world and by offering students the chance to make important international connections, we are increasing our students’ global employability.
SLU is a global leader in research across several key areas. For example, the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 ranks SLU as the third-best university in the world for agriculture and forestry, and 29th for veterinary science. SLU has also been awarded five out of five stars by STINT, the Swedish Foundation for Internationalisation of Higher Education and Research.
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Accommodation
The SLU campus in Uppsala is located approximately five kilometres south of downtown Uppsala. It takes around 20 minutes to bike from downtown to the Ultuna area. Many students choose to live either downtown or on campus.
As a fee-paying student, you are guaranteed housing if you are admitted in the first admission round. This will be offered to you by SLU. If you are a fee-paying student who has been awarded a scholarship, you are still guaranteed housing. Please note that rent is not included in the tuition fee.
Residence Permit/Visa and Registration
If you have moved to Sweden from abroad and are planning to live in Sweden for one year or more, you need to register in the Swedish Population Register. You will then get a Swedish personal identity number from the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). In order to register in the Swedish Population Register (become ’folkbokförd’), you must personally visit a Swedish state service centre.
For more information, including what documents to bring to thea Swedish state service centre, please read the information on Skatteverket’s website.
Students from EU/EEA Countries
- do NOT need to contact the Swedish Migration Agency (information can be found at this page of the Swedish Migration Agency)
Students from Non-European countries
If you will study at SLU for more than 3 months and you are NOT an EU/EES citizen, you will need a residence permit. Please follow the steps below. You can read more on the Swedish Migration Agency’s website.
Climate
Uppsala has a Baltic climate, meaning it is moderately continental, with cold winters – where average temperatures stay slightly below freezing – and mild to pleasantly warm summers.
Transportation
Getting to Uppsala is easy. You can take either a train or a bus from Arlanda Airport. If you’re coming from Stockholm, the train ride to Uppsala Travel Centre takes about 40 minutes. From there, it’s easy to hop on one of the UL city buses. Students can get 30-day bus passes too.
Biking is the most popular way for students to get around Uppsala. There are two nice bike routes from Uppsala to Ultuna – one goes along the Fyris River, and the other follows Dag Hammarskjöld’s Road.
Living expenses
Sweden is considered a relatively expensive country. You’ll need around SEK 10,584 per month to cover all of your living costs. Find out more about the cost of living in Sweden.
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Last updated: 10.06.2025
