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University of Gothenburg

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Overview

Göteborgs universitet (University of Gothenburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden. This institution also has a branch campus in Dals Långed (Campus Steneby) and Mariestad. Founded in 1891, Göteborgs universitet (GU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet. GU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 135-year-old Swedish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. GU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Gothenburg's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Gothenburg's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Gothenburg' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Gothenburg's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) University of Gothenburg
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym GU
Founded 1891
Motto Tradita innovare innovata tradere
Renew our heritage and pass it on renewed
Colours Blue, black and white
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Location

Address PO Box 100
Gothenburg
405 30 Vastra Gotaland County
Sweden
University of Gothenburg's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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University of Gothenburg Phone Number (31) 786 1000
University of Gothenburg Fax Number (31) 786 1064
Other locations Dals Långed (Campus Steneby) and Mariestad

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University of Gothenburg's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Gothenburg is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1954


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Göteborgs universitet's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Gothenburg as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Gothenburg Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Gothenburg is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Gothenburg's academic range and degree level offering.



Göteborgs universitet: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

University of Gothenburg Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Gothenburg Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Gothenburg categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Gothenburg.



University of Gothenburg: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Gothenburg Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Gothenburg website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Gothenburg Admission Info


University of Gothenburg's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Gothenburg is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Gothenburg's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Gothenburg has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Gothenburg 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Gothenburg's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Gothenburg has more than 2500 international students.


University of Gothenburg's Admission Office Admission Office

Rosenlundsgatan 4
Göteborg 411 20
(31) 786 1050


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Gothenburg's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Gothenburg Size and Profile


University of Gothenburg's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Gothenburg has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Gothenburg's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Gothenburg's academic staff ranges from 3,500 to 3,999 members.


University of Gothenburg's Control Type Control Type

University of Gothenburg is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Gothenburg's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Gothenburg is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Gothenburg's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Gothenburg's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Gothenburg's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Gothenburg adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Gothenburg's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Gothenburg is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Gothenburg Facilities


University of Gothenburg's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Gothenburg's Library

Göteborgs universitet offers the following library information:

  • Eight libraries


University of Gothenburg's Housing University Housing

Yes

Göteborgs universitet offers housing options for its students. The university provides information about student accommodation through its official website. Students interested in exploring housing opportunities can find detailed information at:

https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/when-you-are-here/student-housing

The university's housing services may include:

  • On-campus accommodation
  • Off-campus housing assistance
  • Information about local housing markets
  • Guidance on finding suitable accommodation

These resources are designed to assist students in securing appropriate living arrangements during their academic tenure at Göteborgs universitet. The availability of such services can be particularly beneficial for international students or those unfamiliar with the local area.


University of Gothenburg's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of Gothenburg's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Gothenburg Services


University of Gothenburg's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

Göteborgs universitet offers various financial aids:

  • Merit-based scholarships
  • Need-based scholarships
  • Grants for research projects
  • Student loans
  • Support for international students


University of Gothenburg's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes

Göteborgs universitet (University of Gothenburg) provides study abroad opportunities through its exchange programs. These programs allow students to study at partner universities both within Sweden and abroad. The university collaborates with various institutions to facilitate student exchanges, enhancing cultural and educational experiences. More information at https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/when-you-are-here/exchange-opportunities


University of Gothenburg's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of Gothenburg's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Gothenburg's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Gothenburg Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Göteborgs universitet consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Göteborgs universitet
  • School of Business, Economics and Law
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • IT Faculty
  • The Artistic Faculty
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Science
  • Sahlgrenska Academy
  • Faculty of Education

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Gothenburg Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Göteborgs universitet's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Gothenburg public or private?

University of Gothenburg is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Gothenburg profit or non-profit?

University of Gothenburg is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Gothenburg in terms of enrollment?

University of Gothenburg has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Gothenburg in terms of academic staff?

University of Gothenburg's academic staff ranges from 3,500 to 3,999 members.

Is University of Gothenburg a coeducational institution?

University of Gothenburg is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Gothenburg use?

University of Gothenburg adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Gothenburg affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Gothenburg admit international students?

Yes. University of Gothenburg has more than 2500 international students.

What is University of Gothenburg's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Gothenburg 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Gothenburg GU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Gothenburg GU located?

University of Gothenburg is located in Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden. Address: PO Box 100.

Is University of Gothenburg GU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Gothenburg is accredited by Utbildningsdepartementet (since 1954).

Does University of Gothenburg offer financial aid?

Yes

Göteborgs universitet offers various financial aids:

  • Merit-based scholarships
  • Need-based scholarships
  • Grants for research projects
  • Student loans
  • Support for international students

Does University of Gothenburg offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Göteborgs universitet (University of Gothenburg) provides study abroad opportunities through its exchange programs. These programs allow students to study at partner universities both within Sweden and abroad. The university collaborates with various institutions to facilitate student exchanges, enhancing cultural and educational experiences. More information at https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/when-you-are-here/exchange-opportunities

Does University of Gothenburg have a university library?

Yes

Göteborgs universitet offers the following library information:

  • Eight libraries

Does University of Gothenburg provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Göteborgs universitet offers housing options for its students. The university provides information about student accommodation through its official website. Students interested in exploring housing opportunities can find detailed information at:

https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/when-you-are-here/student-housing

The university's housing services may include:

  • On-campus accommodation
  • Off-campus housing assistance
  • Information about local housing markets
  • Guidance on finding suitable accommodation

These resources are designed to assist students in securing appropriate living arrangements during their academic tenure at Göteborgs universitet. The availability of such services can be particularly beneficial for international students or those unfamiliar with the local area.

Does University of Gothenburg have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does University of Gothenburg offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Gothenburg offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Gothenburg offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Gothenburg have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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