Uppsala Universitet – International student guide 2012/2013

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8 aBout uPPSala City of uppsala Uppsala, the fourth largest city in Sweden, has the charm of a small town as well as the opportunities of a big city. The population is about 200,000 people in Uppsala muncipality. Uppsala is located 70 km (45 miles) north of Stockholm, about 40 minutes by train. Uppsala is a town with a living history. Old Uppsala (Gamla Uppsala) was the focal point of the Kingdom of the Swedes. Traces left by the Viking forefathers are still to be seen at Gamla Uppsala. At Gamla Uppsala the myth says that there was an impressive pagan temple, and great sacrificial rites were performed to appease Thor, Odin, Frey and other Nordic deities. Three of the pagan kings were buried here 1,500 years ago. Uppsala has been the religious centre of Sweden ever since the 13th century. Today Uppsala is the seat of the archbishop of the Church of Sweden. The Church is not the sole representative of continuity: the University is the other. Uppsala has two universities: Uppsala University (Uppsala universitet) and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet, SLU). The universities and the University Hospital are major sources of employment. However, the business sector has grown during recent years, partially due to the proximity of the universities and the research connected to them. This sector is characterized by an advanced level of technology. The dominating landmarks in Uppsala are the large cathedral (Domkyrkan) and the castle (Slottet), both located in the centre. The SLU campus is located outside the town while the department buildings of Uppsala University are spread throughout the town. Uppland, the province in which Uppsala is located, is rather flat but beautiful. Surrounded by fields, forests and lakes, the city offers great opportunities for walking, hiking, and bike riding. Museums The Museum Gustavianum is housed in Uppsala University’s oldest preserved building with the Anatomical Theatre on the roof. Exhibited at the museum are the Augsburg Art Cabinet, discoveries from the Viking period, the history of the University, mummies and much more. You can see and order Uppsala University’s profile and gift products at the Museum Gustavanium shop and from other locations. Several other museums are affiliated with the university and can be referred to from the homepage. uppsala Cathedral (Domkyrkan) is the largest and tallest church in Scandinavia. Construction of the church began around 1270.
uPPSala unIVerSItY, SWeden about uppsala • Population in the municipality of uppsala is about 200,000 (2012). • the largest employers in uppsala are: the municipality of uppsala, County Council of uppsala, uppsala university, Swedish agricultural university, Ge Healthcare. • other municipalities of uppsala County are: enköping, Heby, Håbo, Knivsta, tierp, Älvkarleby and Östhammar. • uppsala County borders on both the Baltic Sea and the lakes of Mälaren. the nedre dalälven river runs through the northern part of the county. there are over 100 nature reserves in the area. uppsala online • www.uppsala.se • www.destinationuppsala.se/en 9
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