Uppsala University
Uppsala University (UU) (Swedish: Uppsala universitet) is a public research university in Uppsala, Sweden. Founded in 1477, it is the oldest university in Sweden and the Nordic countries. The university rose to significance during the rise of Sweden as a great power at the end of the 16th century and was then given relative financial stability with a large donation from King Gustavus Adolphus in the early 17th century.
Basic Information
- Category: Swedish University
- Founded: 1477
- Headquarters: Uppsala, Sweden
- Website: uu.se
Documented Facts
- Email: kommunikation@uu.se
- Founded: 1477
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- Uppsala University — Wikipedia (reference)
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