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Uppsala Universitet (UU)
Uppsala Universitet, P.O. Box 256, 75 105 Uppsala, Sweden
4.11 / 5 based on 546 reviews.
Description:
Uppsala University was founded in 1477 and is the oldest university in the Nordic countries. The long tradition of research, in tandem with innovative thinking, guarantees the high quality that has garnered international acclaim.
93% of students recommend
546 reviews
546 Expenses reviews of Uppsala Universitet
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by Melissa, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Communication and Information Sciences, University Agreement
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I spent more overall in most categories because I tried to do as much as I could being in a new country and experiencing new things. International calls became something of a regular occurrence (which it isn't so much at home), I went out nearly eveyr night so nightlife was definitely a huge expense, I also travelled a number of times (to Kiruna, to Are to ski, to Berlin, to Helsinki, to Norway etc.), and the food was just a bit more expensive than usual. My accommodation was really very cheap in comparison to everyone else's - I don't know how that worked, but I'm glad it did! The accommodation is really one of the most reasonable things about Uppsala. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Try to take as much money as you can to experience all the wonderful aspects of Uppsala. Being a student is the most inexpensive way you can do it, but there is so much to do that it will end up costing you a lot of money. But it's worth it! If you get a phone, there's a huge amount of money that you have to put up at first (kind of like a bond), but you get it back at the end of your stay. There are ways of getting around it (like a Swede nominating you) but when you've just arrived, you don't want to ask big favours of anyone, so most people just pay it up front and then get it back at the end. Buy alcohol from the Systembolaget instead of when you are out at a nation's bar/club. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Donovan, University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, United States
Management Science, University Agreement
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Although I did spend more than I normally would in most of these areas, it is understandable, as I wanted to take full advantage of being in a new country. That said, bring lots of money to Sweden because it does hurt your pocket book - gotta love those taxes. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home.
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Transportation was much more expensive than I expected on several fronts; public busses were incredibly so (even after living in New York City), and buying a bike to get around on is reasonable, but only if your lucky enough to buy just one (buy a good lock). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Brett, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Tourism, University Agreement
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There were so many opportunities to do new and exciting activities that obviously cost money - I found it difficult to say no on many occassions. At home, I would be more likely to use greater discretion in my decision making. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
I made contact with somebody from my host university who was studying at Uppsala before I arrived, and was able to make arrangements to buy some of her essential goods (eg. bike, bedding etc). Made life easier from the outset. I would definitely recommend trying this approach. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Edwin, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands
Economics, Erasmus
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Food in Sweden is more expensive than in the Netherlands. I did not alter my eating habits much. Furthermore I cooked for myself most of the time in Sweden while in the Netherlands I have dinner with other students which reduces the expenses. Telephone: In Sweden I had my own phone. Accommodation: The price of the room was just higher. Nightlife: Okay I did get more out in Sweden, even though I did not know that it was possible. Travel: When you are abroad better take the oppurtunity to see as many things as possible that are nearby. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
In some nations it is possible to work in the afternoon during Fika. You don't get paid but after 10 times helping out, you can get a pass with which you can get free food during fika. For travel find someone with a car that is always cheaper. Stand-by flights are another blessing. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Miriam, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Accommodation:I live at my parent´s home in my home country. Travel:I travelled more in Sweden than I use to do in a whole year in my home country. This is because everything that is different attracts you more. Overall:travelling and accommodation are important spending facts. Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
In general everything is very expensive. Sweden has very loud taxes. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Margaret, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Mathematics, University Agreement
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sweden is an expensive country. also i used to live at home so hardly had to spend money at all compared to here where i have to pay for everything. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
always save up/prepare more money than you think you need, because of travels and holidays. also google up "The Helping Hand", a second hand shop down south of Uppsala which sells EVERYTHING! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Ben, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
Law, International, Erasmus
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I took many opportunities to travel further than I would normally, and my phone calls home were obviously more expensive. Generally the British pound to Swedish Kronor exchange helped me a lot, but those coming another time might find food and drink (especially alcohol) considerably more expensive than they are used to at home. Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Luis, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Banking, Erasmus
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Currrency rate is so nonfavorable for us southerns. Food is the double in some products three more times. Telephone is crazy expensive above all when you use public phone, one card of 100KR is useful for less than one week. I had to buy telephone cards with neverending password codes to call to Spain, and to call even inside Sweden. Maybe Phone was what surprised me the most. Accomodation is very closed to Madrid and Milano, though for the place I was in it was a fair price. Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
No surprises, I was prepared for everything, I m very grateful to my family, without them I had never been there. I spent the Erasmus grant during the first 20 days. It is almost impossible for southern european to go to the North, meanwhile it is just the opposite for Northerns, they save money in the South thank to EU and Government helps. EU would have to weigh this fact and help "poors" to balance european students.In 1999 we were 10,000 students at Carlos III University. Just 35 positions were offered in Business Administration, JUST 180 people applied them (180/10000) 1,8% WHY? because just 180 were sure they had their family to support them and having the english level and required grades. Being there I spent every month 4 times the spanish interprofessional minimum wage-....... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Christophe, HEC Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Business Studies, Erasmus
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At home, I was living at my parent's place so I had less expense in the housing and the food obviously. The low price for a boat tickets or some plan tickets could make travelling pretty cheap. Switzerland and Sweden have about the same price level but if you come from another country it might different. Food, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by philippe, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Management Science, Erasmus
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Sweden is a more expensive country than France in general. There are costs related to the fact of being far from home like travel and communications. Alcohol plays a big role in the student life and in Sweden it's pretty expensive. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
You can work at the nations if you do the paperwork (well, not even). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Timu, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Management Science, Erasmus
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Sweden is more expensive than France (except for Paris and the French riviera :) and I spent a lot of money partying (alcohol is rather expensive), travelling and calling home. Well worth it! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Make sure to get a Swedish Personummer - it will simplify your life a lot. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Megan, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Biochemistry, University Agreement
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At home, I lived with my sister. So we split the cost in half. And here I called more people(obvious reasons). And alcohol is more expensive here in Sweden. Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel: was the same price as at home.
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The fashion is different here -- so I bought some clothes and shoes, I shouldn't have! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by curtisjohansson, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Financial Management, Independent
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Prices are high in Sweden and I wanted to make sure I maximized my experience so I spent quite a bit of money on different activities. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Remember to watch the exchange rate between currencies so you don't get hit if the rates change drastically. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Michael, Illinois State University, Bloominton, United States
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Prices are generally higher for everything in Sweden. Swedish gov't offers free college and medical so taxes are brutal, be ready to pay for your drinks. If you stick to student bars you should be alright. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Scale down the eating habits, food is expensive. Calling out of Europe to N.america is ridiculous.Try and get a job at a bar as I did. Its not hard and you will be able to eat and drink for free. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Matteo, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I spent more than in Italy because I made a trip each month, either very close or abroad. It was worthy but expensive. Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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Knowing people was the best way to get tips for some places to attend, especially for the nightlife. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Martina, Università degli Studi di Torino, Torino, Italy
Physics, Erasmus
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Telephone= I udes very cheap international cards Housing: rents are much higher then in Italy Travel= generally,Sweden costs a bit more then Italy Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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Sometimes, I was working for the University Nations This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Raul, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
Sociology, Erasmus
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I mean because Sweden is more expensive. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
To work in the Student Nation. The Salary there was very low. But I understand that is because they need to pay a little. It was nice to work there anyway. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Terhi, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Turku, Finland
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The host country was a little bit more expensive in general. In traveling I spent more because at that time I had better chances to travel than normally at home with more intensive studies. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Kamen, HEC Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Business Studies, Erasmus
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Coming from an already expensive country, things did not seem all that much out of price, but for most other countries it will be. Alcohol is ridiculously expensive. Travel: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Phone is cheap with Comviq pre-paid cards (provided by university). Buy a bike in order to save on bus cards. Go on cruises in the Baltic Sea to stock up on alcohol. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Joris, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Financial Management, Erasmus
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I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work Personal spending habits:
exchange programmes are there to be enjoyed and can even be seen as an extended holiday; with all consequential budget implications Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
cook you own meals together with the locals This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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