The student nations are the unique heart of Uppsala nightlife, thirteen historic student societies, some dating back centuries, that run their own pubs, clubs, restaurants and events in grand old buildings across the city. On many evenings their bars and dance floors buzz with students, and with a guest membership visitors can join in the fun of this centuries-old tradition. Lively, affordable and quite unlike nightlife anywhere else, the nations offer an authentic and joyous window into the student life that defines the city after dark.