Almost all of our students live in the single rooms, which are located at Klostergatan 16, close to the school. It is less than 8 minutes to walk from there to class. Some students choose the optional appartment, which can be located anywhere in Uppsala, but usually no more than a 20 minute walk from the school.

Should you prefer not to walk, then bicycles are definitely the way to go for a student in Uppsala. You could bring your own bike, or buy a cheap one, or rent one if you only want to use it for a shorter period of time, like a day.

You can also take advantage of the excellent bus system in Uppsala. The bus fare is 30 SEK per ride, but much cheaper if you buy a card with multiple rides (UL card).

Student life in Sweden is quite differently organized than in other countries. To gain entrance to the student clubs, which offer food and drinks at very reasonable prices as well as an opportunity to meet Swedish students, you’ll need a special ‘guest card’ from the student union. Please bring an ISC, or your university student card.

During the week (Monday-Thursday) a hot lunch will be served, the students are responsible for breakfast and dinner. Friday through Sunday you will be responsible for all your own meals. Your accommodation includes possibilities to cook your own meals. See also: housing.

Information about visa for Sweden can be found here: VISA/passport information.

During the summer the weather is unpredictable. It can be hot and dry, or cold and rainy. Be prepared for anything

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Of course, you can also contact the Swedish Embassy or Consulate in your country.

The levels are A1 (complete beginners), A2, A2+, B1, B1+, B2, B2+ C1 and C2. You can finish 3 levels in 9 weeks, though the B2 and C courses might take a little longer. 

Yes you can, but you need to consult your study abroad advisor or the person in charge of transfer credits, if they will approve of our courses, before you come to Uppsala. Basically you can earn 4 credits in Swedish language per 3 weeks, if you pass the test. The afternoon courses in Swedish studies are 3 credits per 3-week session.

There are just a few courses that run twice and if there are still places available in the class you want to take a second time, you can. But people who want to take the class and have not taken it before, have priority. Some afternoon classes have a limited number of places. 

The minimum age to attend UISS is 18. Our program is inclusive, for all ages and fun for everyone! Age doesn’t matter. So don’t worry about it. There are always lots of people your age, if you want to spend time with your own generation. The oldest student ever was an 88-year old from Australia, who came for the entire 9 weeks. He was the nicest guy with an amazing energy and made friends with young students and everyone else. Most popular person ever!! Trust me, you’ll be fine, whether you are 18 or 65. In general, people that come to the program, are people eager to learn, to go on an adventure, to meet new people and go home with lifelong memories. 

People from all over the world attend our program, people of different ages, different cultures, backgrounds, religions, color, LGBTQ+, and so on. One of our slogans is: Come to Uppsala and meet the world. And that is exactly how it is. But all of our students have at least one thing in common: their interest in Sweden and the Swedish language. One common goal: to learn Swedish or improve their skills. And isn’t it wonderful that we succeed every year to work, study and have fun together? A mini world, and as cheesy as it may sound, all in good harmony. Being in class with people not your age, your ethnicity or culture, is actually so enriching and you all have so many different things to offer. Learn from each other,  it’s actually one of the best features of our program.