Apply for
summer 2027.
Everything you need to apply — from taking your placement test to submitting your form and making your first payment. Minimum age: 18.
If you have any prior knowledge of Swedish, take the placement test before applying. A1 is for complete beginners only — no test needed.
Note your number of correct answers — you'll enter this on the application form to determine your exact level.
Go to application form →The whole process from test to confirmation takes just a few days.
Determine your level
Complete beginners go straight to A1 — no test needed. If you have any prior Swedish, take the placement test above (A, B or C depending on your level) and note your score. You'll enter this on the application form.
Choose your add-ons
Indicate on the application form whether you'd like to join the Lapland trip (Jul 2–7, 9 885 SEK) or the Finland trip (Jul 15–19, 5 700 SEK) — or both. These are paid as part of your first payment.
Submit your application
Fill out the application form and attach a passport-style photo (good resolution, neutral background, face only — not a holiday photo). The 500 SEK non-refundable application fee is processed as part of the form.
After the deadline, contact info@uiss.org to check if places are still available.
Receive your letter of admission
Once your application is received, we'll email you a letter of admission. Most applicants who meet the requirements and apply in time are accepted. Upon receiving your letter, make your first payment of 25% of your course fee + full cost of any trip add-ons to confirm your place.
All course fees are in Swedish Kronor (SEK). If you pay in another currency, any difference from the SEK rate is adjusted on arrival. Always include your full name on the payment.
Upon acceptance, pay a 25% advance of your course fee (excluding trip add-ons, which are paid in full with the advance). The remaining 75% is due before:
Remember to include any trip costs (Lapland / Finland) in your first payment if you have chosen those add-ons.
Pay your course fee and advance payment to:
Dragarbrunnsgatan 40, Uppsala
Box 15 100, SE-750 15 Uppsala, Sweden
IBAN: SE09 6000 0000 0001 4336 5118
SWIFT/BIC: HANDSESS
If you have a Swedish bank account, pay directly to our bankgiro:
We recommend using Wise.com for international transfers — significantly lower fees than a standard bank wire.
After sending, email info@uiss.org with the date and amount of your transfer.
Refunds depend on how far in advance you cancel. We strongly recommend travel and cancellation insurance.
A limited number of scholarships are available each year. Apply early — the deadline is March 1.
UISS Scholarship
A limited number of scholarships are available for UISS 2027 to a maximum of 15 000 SEK. Available from level B1 upward. The value varies according to need and can only be deducted from UISS fees. Only students who have no other means of coming to Sweden are eligible for a maximum scholarship.
Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom
An independent organisation that awards partial scholarships to "utlandssvenska ungdomar" — young adults with at least one Swedish parent who wish to take an intensive Swedish program in Sweden.
Requirements vary by country. Check your specific situation well in advance — visa processing can take up to six months.
EU & most western countries
No visa is currently required for citizens of most EU and western countries. A valid passport or European ID card is sufficient. Check with your local embassy if you are unsure about your country's status.
Useful resources:
swedenabroad.com
schengenvisainfo.com/sweden-visa
Students requiring a visa
Contact the Swedish Embassy or Consulate in your country for current requirements. If you are joining the Finland trip, also check Finnish visa requirements.
All students should have personal health and travel insurance — medical care in Sweden can be costly for those from countries without a bilateral agreement.
for summer 2027.
Jensen Gymnasium, Gamla Torget 7
753 20 Uppsala, Sweden
