Uppsala Universitet

About the institution

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'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.