University of Gothenburg
The University of Gothenburg is a multidisciplinary institution founded in 1891. With a long tradition of academic freedom, it has produced internationally recognised and ground-breaking research and achievements. The university fosters a non-hierarchical, open-minded environment where ambition can thrive. Critical thinking is central, and education, research, and innovation are continuously pushed in new directions.
One of Northern Europe’s largest universities
The University of Gothenburg comprises seven faculties, 38 departments, and research centres of expertise that span almost all academic disciplines. More than 50,000 students study at undergraduate and postgraduate level, alongside 2,000 doctoral students and nearly 5,600 full-time staff. Students and staff together represent almost one tenth of the city’s population. Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, lies on the west coast by the sea. It is a modern, international hub that has retained much of its small-town character. The university’s campuses and facilities are spread across several central areas of the city.
Students with the drive to create change
- 90 international degree programmes, and more than 200 programmes in total.
- International students make up around 8 per cent of the student population.
- 900 active exchange agreements with partner universities.
- 84% employment rate one year after graduation.
Research that makes an impact
- Strong research infrastructure in life science, marine research, political science, democracy and more.
- SEK 2,333 million in external research grants in 2024, with the European Union as the second-largest individual funding source.
- Researchers and staff cited around 14,300 times in Swedish media in 2024 — an average of 39 times per day.
Sustainability at the core
- 60 degree programmes and 350 courses sustainability-labelled.
- Target to become climate neutral by 2045.
- Ranked 12th in the world for Environmental Research (QS Sustainability Rankings).