Folkuniversitetet (FU) is a national Education Association which offers a wide range of school and VET education training courses throughout Sweden and in several European countries. Through the cooperation with other FU offices in Sweden, FU-Uppsala has a national coverage. FU was registered in 1954 and is nowadays a leading organisation in Sweden in provision of Education.  Folkuniversitetet is one of ten education associations in Sweden that are involved in ‘folkbildning’. The term ‘folkbildning’ is a liberal or popular adult education. However the specific conceptual foundation of ‘folkbildning’ extends beyond the term ‘adult education’. Folkbildning has a long history in Sweden and is about the life-long right of all people to freely seek knowledge. Folkbildning is free and voluntary, and participants decide themselves both if they want to participate and what they want to do.Folkuniversitetet provides: 

• Study circles and evening courses (Folkbildning)
• Folk High Schools (Folkhögskola)
• Language training (SFI, paid courses)
• Vocational training and post-secondary training in the liberal arts and sciences
• Specialized upper secondary education.

Every year, Folkuniversitetet welcomes over 240,000 students. Folkuniversitetet runs a considerable number of internationally oriented activities both in Sweden and abroad. Examples include extensive training courses in schools in Europe and various projects with an international focus. Through cooperation with other international institutes, Folkuniversitetet offers the opportunity to combine studies in Sweden with studies abroad. Folkuniversitetet has been an active partner in LLP and Erasmus+ programmes and other initiatives, with a vast network in EU countries. Folkuniversitetet Uppsala has been certified according to ISO 9001:2000. The ISO-quality certificate includes all training processes at Folkuniversitetet, also VET.