An exciting place to work
You have joined a workplace that goes back half a millennium. Uppsala University was founded before Columbus reached the Americas. Now we need you to continue our journey forward in quest of new discoveries and valuable achievements. Uppsala University’s charter was signed on 2 July 1477. Initially, teaching at the University mainly consisted of lectures in philosophy, law and theology.
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Did you know...
- Uppsala University was founded in 1477 – the oldest Nordic university.
- Among the top 100 universities in the world.
- Carl Linnaeus is one of the University’s most famous professors of all time.
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How the University is organized today
Uppsala University consists of three disciplinary domains, nine faculties and numerous departments and divisions. It is governed by a University Board (Konsistoriet) and has a Management Team made up of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the University Director and three Vice-Rectors.
Mission, goals and strategies – the University's most important governance document
Mission, Goals and Strategies is Uppsala University’s most important governance document. It articulates our fundamental values and sets out our direction for the future. Mission, Goals and Strategies is intended to enhance the University’s status as a globally leading higher education institution, its position in society and its capacity to continually renew itself to meet present and future challenges.
Highest quality and relevance
- Uppsala University upholds the free pursuit of knowledge in education and research and stands up for academic integrity, diversity and quality.
- Uppsala University’s overall goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance.
- The University is an integrated environment for education and research.
- Our backbone is outstanding education and research across a broad range of fields.
- Staff and students together create a rich environment for education and knowledge.
- Uppsala University is a meeting place for knowledge, culture and critical dialogue.
Six development goals to renew education and research
- Expand education and strengthen the connection between education and research
- Develop research excellence
- Strengthen transdisciplinary and challenge-driven research
- Coordinate and concentrate resources
- Exploit the potential of Campus Gotland
- Develop collaboration
Five strategic priorities to enhance quality and relevance
- Quality assurance and enhancement
- Internationalisation
- Infrastructure
- Talent attraction and career systems
- Support and environment
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- International Faculty and Staff Services (IFSS), HR Division
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