The International Buddy Programme is a centralised buddy matching service for all international students coming to Uppsala.

The application process for the autumn semester 2010 will begin in April, you can apply until mid august. Since the application period is quite long we will have 3 different matchings. That means that hopefully two or three days after each deadline you will be emailed the contact details of your buddy/newbie.

Make sure you apply on time, no late applications will be accepted.

The main intention with this programme is to secure that all new international students receive help and feedback by students at Uppsala University, both before, during and after they have settled in Uppsala.

It is our understanding that it can be quite difficult to move to a new country and understand how everything works. That is why we started with the International Buddy Program.

However, another positive side to the International Buddy Program is that it gives you (Swedish students or continuing international students) the opportunity to meet new people and to help them explore the city, the opportunity to make new friends and help them with everything that you had to discover when you moved here. This can also be a great opportunity to practice languages. 

We promise that it will be a rewarding experience for all!

Please note that the programme is intended for students of Uppsala University. If you have not yet been accepted then please refer to the International Officer for assistance at int@us.uu.se. 

Read more at Newbies (new students) or Be a buddy (older students) on the left side menu