Key Competitive Attractions
The county of Uppsala is located on the eastern coast of Sweden, bordering Stockholm. The biotechnology sector is strong in the region, as is Research & Development. The oldest university in Sweden, Uppsala University, is situated in Uppsala city, the region’s capital. The University has more than 35,000 students (nearly 3,000 at the doctoral level), over 5,000 employees in 9 faculties, and nearly 100 departments, offering about 40 degree programmes, as well as about 1,200 courses.
Uppsala is a leading medical research hub, highly regarded for its work in biotechnology.
Major companies:
- Q-Med (bioscience)
- Phadia
- Pfizer
- Advanced Medical Optics (AMO)
- GE Healthcare
- Fresenius
- MySQL AB (headquarters)
- Lindvalls kaffe (coffee manufacturer)
