Newman Institute

The Newman Institute is a small Jesuit university college located in the heart of Uppsala, Sweden’s oldest college town. Surrounded by historic university buildings and the impressive Uppsala cathedral, the Newman Institute offers a culturally rich and exciting milieu for students. At the same time, beautiful nature areas abound in Uppsala and are never more than a short walk or bike ride away.

Founded in 2001, the Newman Institute has academic programs in theology, philosophy and cultural studies taught from a Catholic perspective.

As Sweden’s only Catholic college, the Institute offers a unique learning experience. The Swedish context shapes students’ encounters with theology and philosophy, bringing them face-to-face with issues like ecumenism, secularism, the relevance of religion in a prospering society, the relationship between science and religion, and the relationship between Church and state. At the same time, the diverse cultures and nationalities represented in the faculty and students at the Institute create a stimulating international milieu.

The Newman Institute follows in the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, with a highly-qualified teaching staff and commitment to individualized instruction. As Sweden’s only Catholic college, the Institute offers a unique perspective to its academic programs and courses.