Uppsala University
Uppsala , Uppsala , Sweden
- Founded: 1477
- Establishment: University
- Type: Public
- Total Students: 52241
Uppsala University
Uppsala University is the oldest university in Sweden, founded in 1477. Initially, teaching at the University mainly consisted of lectures in philosophy, law and theology. The University suspended its activities in 1515 but restarted towards the end of the century, in 1593. From that point on, the University grew and broadened its range of subjects. The major donations made by King Gustaf II Adolf in the 1620s gave added impetus and the number of students increased sharply.
Famous people and former vice-chancellors
The first woman to hold a regular professorial chair at Uppsala University was Gerd Enequist. She was appointed professor of human geography in 1949.
She was also a member of the delegation for road planning 1954–1958 and of the editorial committee for the Atlas of Sweden, to which she contributed maps describing population, the built environment and business activities.
Historic cultural milieus
Many of the historic buildings and milieus in Uppsala are associated with the University.
One of them is Gustavianum, which is the University’s oldest surviving building. Though it is now a museum, in the 17th century Gustavianum was the University’s main educational centre.
Human remains in the University’s collections
From the mid-nineteenth century onwards, Uppsala University built up collections of human remains for use in medical research and teaching.
Since then, the view of how human remains should be treated has changed. This also applies to the view of the equal value of human beings, of consent and of the right to determine what happens with your own body after death.
Important Facts
Vision, goals and strategies
Uppsala University is the oldest Nordic university, founded in 1477. Today we are a comprehensive research university with a clear mission: to pursue top-quality research and education and to interact constructively with society, thus contributing to a better world.
Uppsala University: Mission, Goals and Strategies
Uppsala University's mission is to gain and disseminate knowledge for the benefit of humankind and for a better world.
The University is based on the fundamental idea and premise that investments in education and research contribute to a better future.
The University aims to offer an inspiring and well-functioning physical, social and cultural environment.
Uppsala University contributes to development and innovation locally and nationally and is an active party in the pursuit of sustainable social development.
Collaboration with the wider community is a natural, integral part of such research and contributes – directly or indirectly – to solutions concerning the sustainability challenges facing society.
Strategic priorities
Alongside its development goals, Uppsala University is actively seeking to advance the general conditions for education and research of the highest quality and relevance. The University’s efforts focus on five strategic priorities
Quality assurance and enhancement
Internationalisation
Infrastructure
Talent attraction and career systems
Support and environment
Plan for the University's spatial structure
The many important conditions influencing the University's continued development include our physical environment – the premises and land available to the University – and our interaction with our urban setting. The Development Plan 2050 project will produce an overall plan for the University’s spatial structure and physical design over the coming decades.
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Contact Information
- 752 36 Uppsala, Sweden
- To know more contact PSA toll free number 18002585772
Programs Offered
MSc Computational Science
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 290000 SEK
- Application Fee 900 SEK
- Average processing time 30 days