University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg, Sweden
Quick facts
- World rank
- #202
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 27,000
- International students
- 15%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1891
Overview
Founded in 1891, the University of Gothenburg is one of Sweden's largest and most comprehensive universities. It is a world-class research institution located in the heart of Gothenburg, featuring eight faculties and approximately 38,000 students. The university is notably strong in health, business (Triple Crown accredited), and sustainability.
Fields of study
- AI and Computer Science
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Natural Sciences
- Health and Life Sciences
- Education
- Arts and Design
- Music
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Global Studies
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Law
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Marine Science
- Environmental Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
Accreditation: Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn Semester, Spring Semester
- Application deadlines
- 2027-01-15
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@gu.se
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Only students who are citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. Fees vary by program; check individual program pages. Application fee: SEK 900 (non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens only).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Economics (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Jan 15, 2026 | Autumn |
| Finance (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Jan 15, 2026 | Autumn |
| Global Health (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Jan 15, 2026 | Autumn |
| International Administration and Global Governance (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Jan 15, 2026 | Autumn |
| Software Engineering and Management (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Jan 15, 2026 | Autumn |
| Software Engineering and Management (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Jan 15, 2026 | Autumn |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.