Flats, rooms and residences near the UU

Founded in the year 1477, it is the oldest university in Sweden and the Nordic countries and is still in operation. Are you looking for student housing near Uppsala University? Keep reading! In this article, we tell you everything you need to know to make your search simple and efficient.

Flats and spare rooms for students near the UU

Take note of these details when looking for accommodation near the Swedish institution:

Where is Uppsala University located?

Its faculties are located in eleven different areas. We tell you what they are:

Campus Blåsenhus

It is located west of the centre of Uppsala, in the Kåbo area. It is a centre for Pedagogy, Didactics, Educational Studies, and Psychology, making it a campus that young people studying degrees related to these fields go to.

BMC – Uppsala Biomedical Centre

This centre is also in the Kåbo neighbourhood, but further south of the city. It is one of the largest Life Science Centres in Europe and offers classes in departments such as Pharmacy, Medicine, and Biotechnology.

Campus Gotland

It is located on the Swedish island of Gotland, in the town of Visby. Various faculties offer classes here, including:

• Humanities

• Law

• Science and Technology

• Social Sciences

• Languages

• Theology

• Education Sciences

EBC – Evolutionary Biology Centre

This centre is located west of the central area of Uppsala, very close to the Blåsenhus Campus, and also in the Kåbo neighbourhood. As its name suggests, it is a centre specialised in Biology.

Ekonomikum

Located west of the city centre, it is located in the Luthagen neighbourhood. The following departments offer classes in this building:

• Economic History

• Business Studies

• Computer Science and Media

• Human Geography

• Economics

• Statistics

English Park Campus

This is the Humanities centre of the institution, including the Center for Linguistic Studies. It is located west of the city, surrounded by green areas and facing the Linneanum.

Gamla Torget Campus

The name of this campus means "Old Square Campus," indicating that it is made up of buildings located around the Old Square of Uppsala. However, the following buildings are also considered part of this campus: Oxenstiernska, Skytteanum, Munken, Dag Hammarskjöld, and the Legal Library. The following departments and institutes are located here:

• Governance

• Law

• Research on Peace and Conflict

• Urban and Housing Research

• Russian and Eurasian Studies - IRES

Geo Centre

This is the centre of the Department of Earth Sciences, so classes related to that field are taught in its buildings. It is located in the Kåbo neighbourhood, very close to the Blåsenhus Campus.

Uppsala University Hospital

The University Hospital is in the southernmost area of the Fjärdingen neighbourhood, south of the centre of Uppsala. Part of the departments comprising the Faculty of Medicine of the institution is located here.

Rudbeck Laboratory

Classes and research from the Faculty of Medicine at Uppsala University are taught at this laboratory. It is located south of the city centre, very close to the institution's BMC centre and next to the University Hospital.

Ångström Laboratory

This campus is located south of the centre of Uppsala, in the area called Polacksbacken. Classes offered here are from some departments such as Natural Sciences, Energy, Technology, Mathematics, and Information Technology.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near Uppsala University

The following are some of the neighbourhoods that we recommend for living near the institution:

Centrum

The centre of Uppsala is one of the liveliest areas to live as a student, as it is where much of the dining and entertainment offer is concentrated. You will be close to Gamla Torget Campus and you can also reach the others on foot, by bus, or even by bike.

Kungsgärdet

This neighbourhood is very close to several campuses, including the Geo Centre, Campus Blåsenhus, English Park Campus, and the EBC - Evolutionary Biology Centre. It is a quiet area but has very good connections with the rest of the city.

Luthagen

This neighbourhood is ideal for students who will be attending Ekonomikum since it is right there. It is an area full of bars, restaurants, cafés, parks and places of interest such as museums.

Student residences near the UU

This institution does not provide student residences, but it does offer accommodation assistance services. However, places are limited and you need to request along with your application, so it may be difficult to secure a spot. As an alternative, most students choose to rent a room in a private shared flat.

Erasmus in Uppsala University

Some information that you should take into account:

• To access discounts and benefits for students, you need to apply for the Studentkortet (a student card). With it, you will be able to, for example, receive discounts on trains.

• UU does not require any certificate to prove your English level, but they expect all exchange students to have at least a B2 level to be able to communicate and understand the classes.

FAQ about at Uppsala University

Where do Uppsala University students live?
Most young people choose the central areas of Uppsala to live in, as it is easy to get anywhere from there. The most popular neighbourhoods are Centrum, Kåbo, Fjärdingen and Luthagen.
What’s near the UU?
Most of the city's places of interest are very close to the institution, including Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott), Stadsträdgården, Upplandsmuseet Museum and Uppsala Cathedral (Uppsala domkyrka).
How much does housing cost near Uppsala University?
The cost of accommodation near the institution usually starts from €460 for a room in a shared flat.
Which are the best Apps for Erasmus students at the UU?
We suggest that you download the Erasmus Play app, where you can easily compare verified accommodation options near UU. Additionally, you will be able to connect with other young people who are also going on exchange to the institution, making friends even before you arrive.
Where is Uppsala University located?
Most of the campuses are located in the city of Uppsala. They are situated in the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods such as Kåbo, Fjärdingen and Luthagen. Additionally, one of its campuses is located on the island of Gotland, in the town of Visby.