
What is a nation?
Student songs may echo old traditions, but new ones are born every day—thanks to the 35,000 students who bring life to Uppsala’s nations!
Uppsala is so much more than lectures and exams. The nations are the social heart of the city, offering housing, scholarships, clubs, culture, pubs, sports—and so much more. Student organizations run by students, for students!
Founded in 1477, Uppsala University is the oldest in the Nordics. But don’t let the age fool you—our student life keeps it forever young. Here, you’ll find not only a world-class university but a student experience like no other on the planet. Nowhere else will you find anything quite like Uppsala’s vibrant nations. For over 350 years, their motto has been by students, for students—and now it’s your turn to join the tradition.
There are thirteen nations, each originally tied to a specific region of Sweden. If you traveled far, you needed a place to celebrate your hometown holidays—and honestly, that part hasn’t changed much! Nowadays you can choose whichever nation fits best.
Today, the nations run their own pubs and clubs, open to all students with a nation card. They also offer rich cultural experiences like orchestras, choirs, and student theatre. So whatever you're into, there’s something for you.
Come and discover everything the nations have to offer—welcome to your new favorite part of student life!
Stockholms nation
Drottninggatan 11
753 10 Uppsala
+46(0)72-997 99 51
1q@stockholmsnation.se
Social media: @stockholmsnation
Uplands nation
St Larsgatan 11
753 11 Uppsala
+46(0)70-162 87 01
1q@uplandsnation.se
Social media: @uplandsnation
Gästrike-Hälsinge nation
Trädgårdsgatan 9
753 09 Uppsala
+46(0)18 66 61 41
1q@ghnation.se
Social media: @ghnation
Östgöta nation
Trädgårdsgatan 15
753 09 Uppsala
+46(0)18-13 43 11
1q@ostgotanation.se
Social media: @ostgotanation
Västgöta nation
Västra Ågatan 18
753 09 Uppsala
+46(0)18-13 63 60
1q@vastgotanation.se
Social media: @vastgotanation
Södermanlands-Nerikes nation
S:t Olofsgatan 16
753 11 Uppsala
+46(0)18-15 40 60
1q@snerikes.se
Sociala media: @snerikes
Västmanlands-Dala nation
Drottninggatan 11
753 10 Uppsala
+46(0)72-997 99 51
1q@stockholmsnation.se
Smålands nation
Göteborgs nation
Drottninggatan 11
753 10 Uppsala
+46(0)72-997 99 51
1q@stockholmsnation.se
Kalmar nation
Svartmangatan 3
753 12 Uppsala
+46(0)18-69 49 80
1q@kalmarnation.se
Social media: @kalmarnation
Värmlands nation
Ingmar Bergmansgatan 2
753 10 Uppsala
+46(0)18-13 44 45
1q@varmlandsnation.se
Social media: @varmlandsnation
Norrlands nation
Västra Ågatan 14
753 09 Uppsala
+46(0)18-65 70 70
kansli@nn.se
Social media: @norrlandsnation
Gotlands nation
Östra Ågatan 22
753 22 Uppsala
+46(0)18 – 13 09 81
1q@gotlandsnation.se
Social media: @gotlandsnation