University of Gothenburg: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

University of Gothenburg Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost

Gothenburg, BohuslanLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1891established year
18873enrollment
Public
9.2/10
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University of Gothenburg is Sweden’s third oldest university. This leading comprehensive university was established in 1891 in Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden. The university offers some of its programs in collaboration with Chalmers University of Technology and Sahlgenska University Hospital.

Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Setting City
Application Portal universityadmissions.se
No. of Departments 39
Endowment Rate 4.785 billion SEK
No. of Programs (for international students) Bachelor’s: 4 programs and 100 courses Master’s: 70 programs and 200 courses PhD: -
Type of Programs Full-time; Part-time; Distance
On Campus residence No
Residence Permit Required Yes

Residence and Campus

  • There is no on-campus housing facility available.
  • Non-EU/ EEA students are required to have a residence permit for studying in Sweden.
  • There is only one international intake per year for the Executive MBA program.

University of Gothenburg Admissions

  • Application Form: All the students have to apply to the university programs through the joint Swedish application portal – universityadmissions.se
  • Common requirements: Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency Tests: Equivalent to English course 6
  • The application fee: 900 SEK
  • Additional requirements: Work samples, personal interview, entrance test, personal letter, motivational letter, etc.
    • Executive MBA – Professional achievement, 3-years of work experience
  • Intake Window: Bachelor’s and Master’s programs - 16 October – 15 January (International students only)

English Proficiency Test

For getting accepted at the University of Gothenburg, the student can submit any of the below mentioned scores. These scores are equivalent to the accepted English course 6 level taught at the Swedish senior secondary schools.

IELTS 6.5 or more
TOEFL 90 - iBT
575 - PBT
Any other equivalent score -

Tuition Cost

Type of Programs Total Cost
Software Engineering and Management Bachelor’s Program 422 088 SEK
Other Bachelor’s Programs 816 846 SEK
Master’s Programs 104 542 SEK – 281 392 SEK

Scholarships

The university offers 5 types of scholarships to its fee-paying international students subject to their nationality and program.

  1. University of Gothenburg Study Scholarship
  2. Volvo Group Scholarship
  3. The Richard C. Malmsten Memorial Foundation Scholarship
  4. UGGS Syria
  5. Swedish Institute’s Scholarships

To more about each of the above stated scholarships, click here.

Top Recommended Courses


Master of Science [M.S] Applied Data Science

2 years
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|PTE62|TOEFL90
USD 6,400 /YrSEK 64,000 /Yr
1 Student Applied
1 Student Admitted

2 years
On Campus
English
Full Time
Ranked #201 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|PTE62|TOEFL90
USD 6,400 /YrSEK 64,000 /Yr

2 years
On Campus
English
Full Time
Ranked #201 out of 1501 by THE Global Ranking 2023
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|PTE62|TOEFL90
USD 6,400 /YrSEK 64,000 /Yr
1 Student Applied

Master of Science [M.S] Software Engineering and Management

2 years
On Campus
English
Full Time
Ranked #401 out of 1001 by THE Global Ranking 2021
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|PTE62|TOEFL90
USD 6,400 /YrSEK 64,000 /Yr

Master of Science [M.S] Computer Science

2 years
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|PTE62|TOEFL90
USD 6,400 /YrSEK 64,000 /Yr
2 years
On Campus
English
Full Time
Ranked #201 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|PTE62|TOEFL90
USD 6,400 /YrSEK 64,000 /Yr

University of Gothenburg Ranking

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Overall 194 out of 1503 in Global Ranking

#6 out of 8 in Sweden 2025

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University of Gothenburg Student Profiles

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University of Gothenburg Ratings

Based on 1 Students Rating

9.2 out of 10
9.0/10Academic
10.0/10Accommodation
10.0/10Faculty
8.0/10Infrastructure
10.0/10Placement
8.0/10Social Life

University of Gothenburg Reviews


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9.2 /10

Overview:

I had applied to 3 universities in Sweden on my own without any help from consultancies. With my percentage, I got into the University West.

Campus Life:

There is an International Office and Service Center which provides every details and answer any query. If any teacher is not available they will ask them to help us. The International Office provides complete information like if you have any healthcare issue then they will tell you where to proceed and they provide information regarding accommodation or if you want to get a job then how to proceed further. Overall it was a nice experience here and it helped me to explore more.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 8/10

University of Gothenburg Scholarships


NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation ScholarshipsScholarship per student$100,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
JN Tata Endowment ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Kristianstad University ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
KTH ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCompany-Sponsored
Visby Program Scholarship for Master's StudiesScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Bhajan Lal ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based

University of Gothenburg Exam Scores

ExamsAvg. ScoreMin ScoreMax. Score%Submitted'
Graduate
GRE325---

Attendance Cost

$6,400

attendance cost

The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees

Tuition fees
Undergraduate Programs
$6,400 / Year
Post Graduate Program
$6,400 / Year

University of Gothenburg Campus Location


+46-31-786-1000
Telephone
405 30 Gothenburg
Address

Comments


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vrusti patel
If I am an international student how do I work with the accommodation
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Simran Kumari

As an international student, you can arrange accommodation through your college's international student services office or housing department. They often provide resources and assistance in finding suitable accommodation, including on-campus residences, off-campus housing options, or homestays. 

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abraha gebregziabher guangul

How do all my documents go to your campus?

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Lagan Kapoor

Different programs may have specific requirements for document submission. However, you can explore the University of Gothenburg courses to learn more about the curriculum, fees, and other details.

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gabriel etim

I am a Nigerian National and an HND holder. Can I combine Waec and HND to seek admission to your university?

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Lagan Kapoor

The University of Gothenburg might not directly accept your Nigerian HND and WAEC for admission. It depends on your program and WAEC subjects/grades. To be sure, check their website or contact their admissions office. They can tell you exactly what you need and if extra tests like IELTS are required.

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