Uppsala University

Uppsala University was founded in 1477. Today it is a strong, comprehensive research university ranked among the best in the world, with over 50,000 students and close to 6,000 researchers.

Mission:
The mission of Uppsala University is to gain and disseminate knowledge for the benefit of humankind and for a better world.

Goals:
• 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.