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

St Larsgatan 5
753 11 Uppsala

+46(0)72-853 02 16

1q@smalands.nu

Social media: @smalandsuppsala

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