About the university

One of Sweden's largest universities with a broad range of disciplines. Known for arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and IT. Located in Sweden's second-largest city with a vibrant student life.

Key information

• Location: Gothenburg, SE
• Ranking #201
• QS #201
• THE #251
• National ranking #7
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Medicine
• Arts
• Social Sciences
• Science
• IT

Programs (29)

• Architecture
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Dentistry
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Finance and Accounting
• Fine Arts
• History
• International Relations
• Journalism and Communication
• Law
• Linguistics
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

Student body

• Total students: 53,000
• International students: 18%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €400 - €850 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 88%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• €0 - €12,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 40.00%
• Scholarships available: Swedish Institute scholarships, GU scholarships, Erasmus+
• Additional costs: Living costs ~€800-1200/month, books €150-300/year

Quick facts

• Founded: 1891
• Teaching languages: Swedish, English
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.gu.se