Inauguration of Uppsala University

Date: October 7, 1477 • Location: Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope Sixtus IV in February the same year.

Uppsala University (UU) is a public research university in Uppsala, Sweden. Founded in 1477, it is the oldest university in Sweden and the Nordic countries.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Sweden's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.