Quick Summary
Situated in Gothenburg, Sweden, University of Gothenburg is a public established in 1891. Ranked #139 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 53700 students including 13% from outside Sweden. Known for strengths in Odontology, Life Sciences, Marine Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Ranked among the top 150 globally, it offers a sustainable urban lifestyle in Sweden's second-largest city with no tuition fees for EU citizens.
Subject Strengths
OdontologyLife SciencesMarine SciencesGlobal StudiesPolitical ScienceMedicine
Founded1891
TypePublic
Total Students53700
Intl Students13%
Faculty Ratio14.5
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsSahlgrenska University Hospital
AccreditationSwedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ), EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#139
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#102
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#101-150
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional degrees
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg Centre for Sustainable Development, Centre for Sea and Society
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ), EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · August 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Submit applications through the central Swedish portal (University Admissions). Ensure all academic transcripts are uploaded as high-quality PDFs. Focus heavily on the Letter of Intent for competitive Master's programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Swedish Krona
UG Tuition
kr130,000/yr
per year · SEK
Living Cost
kr120,000/yr
per year · SEK
PG Tuition
kr150,000/yr
per year · SEK
Application Fee
$90
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
kr260,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · SEK
Scholarships AvailableUniversity of Gothenburg Study Scholarship, Axel Adler Scholarship, Swedish Institute Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$14,000
Financial AidAvailable for EU/EEA students; International students rely on merit-based scholarships.
Work-StudyLimited; students are permitted to work alongside studies.
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Global Studies | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| International Business | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Marine Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Molecular Biology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Public Health | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong integration with local industry clusters like Volvo and AstraZeneca.
Industry Connections
Volvo GroupSKFAstraZenecaSahlgrenska Science ParkEricsson
Notable Alumni
Arvid Carlsson (Nobel Laureate), Jonas Jonasson, Jan Eliasson, Cecilia Malmström
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Fysiken sports centers, university-wide fitness programs
Student Clubs
Göta studentkår, HHGS (Business School), SAKS (Medicine)
Library Resources
Gothenburg University Library (8 specialized branches), Humanities Library
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Nordplus, ISEP, and numerous bilateral global agreements
Summer Programs
Gothenburg Summer School for Sustainability