Since 1901 six Nobel prizes have been awarded to researchers at Uppsala University. The university library, Carolina Rediviva , is one of Scandinavia's best equipped libraries for studies and research in liberal arts with approximately five milllion volumes. An important part of student life at Uppsala University is the system of student nations. There are thirteen student nation organizations dating back to the 17th century and named for the regions in Sweden, which are primarily clubs for students from the region. As a foreign student you may choose which nation you want to join.
Student nations are central to campus life, sponsoring social activities, sports, clubs, and pubs.
Uppsala University, with 23,000 students and about 150 departments, offers many courses in English and has an active Office of International Affairs to assist exchange students. Exchange students may study in Uppsala for either a semester or an academic year. Some subject areas are offered only in one semester. Please check with a study abroad advisor to make sure that the courses you want will be available in the semester you wish to attend. Theology Prerequisites Junior standing.