Does Uppsala have an airport?
The closest airport to Uppsala is Stockholm Arlanda, situated approximately 35km south of Uppsala. Public transport runs between Uppsala and Arlanda frequently, and includes buses, trains and taxis. Depending on the mode of transport you use, it will take between 20 and 45 minutes to travel from Arlanda to Uppsala.
How to reach Uppsala?
Uppsala is easily reached by train in just 38 minutes from Stockholm and 18 minutes from Arlanda Airport. To and from the airport, you can continue to Uppsala comfortably by both the airport buses and direct train, with departures from SkyCity. During the day, buses and trains depart twice an hour.
Is it easy to get into university in Sweden?
The Swedish universities are generally rather easy to get into as long as you don’t pick the most popular course. It tends to be a huge gap in the entry requirements between the most popular and the rest.
Is Uppsala University reputable?
Uppsala University is ranked 78 in Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and has an overall score of 4.2 stars, according to student reviews on Studyportals, the best place to find out how students rate their study and living experience at universities from all over the world.
Can I use my SL card in Uppsala?
The SL transit pass is not valid for the Uppsala–Stockholm journey. The most comfortable way for you to go back and forth would be the SJ regional train service (“Uppsalapendeln”). There are several ticketing options, from which you can select depending on how many times you’ll be riding the round trip.
Is Uppsala a safe city?
The large student population makes the city a target for car and house break-ins, but Uppsala is considered a very safe place late at night compared to many other places around the world. Violent crime in Uppsala is uncommon and there are also few attacks based on race or religion — it is an inclusive community.
Can I study in Sweden without knowing Swedish?
So in one word – No! You don’t really have to know Swedish to come to study or even work in Sweden. But why not take this opportunity to learn the language and improve your communication skills.