History
"Gothenburg University College" was established in 1891 with the help of private donations. The first classes were held by seven professors teaching seven subjects to twenty-one students, four of whom were women.
In 1907 it became an independent university college with the same status as the two national universities of Uppsala and Lund.
Education
Four basic principles shall guide the University of GA Quality-Driven University
- A Quality-Driven University
- Strong Civic Responsibility
- Global Engagement
- Inspiring Work Environment
Research
The broad-ranging research at the University of Gothenburg is innovative, characterised by multidisciplinary cooperation, closely linked to education and stands in close contact with society.
The 3000 researchers, teachers and doctoral students span from developmental biology and gender studies to logistics and marine mammals. The University’s list of renowned researchers includes Nobel Laureate in Medicine or Physiology Arvid Carlsson (2000).
Career
If you have thoughts on what your studies are leading to and what opportunities there will be after graduation, you can turn to your Study Counsellor.
If you are a student at the School of Business, Economics and Law you can get career guidance by contacting the Career Service. Career Service acts as a link between business students and companies and provides activities such as business presentations, cv - examination and career coaching.
University of Gothenburg Key Statistics & Highlights
- #151 Ranking
- 78 PhDs
- 24 Scholarships
- 1,984 Academic Staff
- 21,033 Students
- 2,734 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
University of Gothenburg Overview
University of Gothenburg Scholarships
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University of Gothenburg Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Dropped 50 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | 101 | 151 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | 201 | 201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 8 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 187 | 194 | 202 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 160 | - | - |
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Student services
ISOP is responsible for all incoming and outgoing exchange students at the Faculty of Education.
This means that ISOP handles incoming and outgoing students connected to the exchange agreements of the Faculty of Education, and supplies information and guidance regarding exchange programmes and studying abroad to students.Housing services
- Gothenburg is a very attractive place to live in, which means that there is a large demand for accommodation, especially at the beginning of each term. Therefore we recommend that you begin to look for accommodation as soon as possible.
- The University of Gothenburg offers assistance with three different kinds of accommodation.
- These are intended for internationally recruited faculty and staff, as well as persons visiting the university for a certain task, contributing with expertise or taking part in other exchange; e.g. international researchers, professors, teachers, lecturers or administrative staff from other universities or organizations abroad.
Library services
The library provides extended support for students with reading impairments. You can get help with access to adapted textbooks, longer loan periods and access to reading studios.
If you need help with information search for a thesis or finding literature in a certain subject area there is help to get at the libraries' information desks.
Campus life
University of Gothenburg offers a unique opportunity for students. Here you will study in the very heart of the city. We don't have a campus in the outskirts of the city; instead the whole city is the campus.
- Botanical building
- Campus Johanneberg
- Campus Haga
- Campus Lindholmen
- Campus Linné
- Geovetarcenter
- Handelshögskolan (School of Business, Economics and Law)
- HDK and Valand
- Humanisten (Faculty of Arts)
- Mariestad
- Medicinareberget (Sahlgrenska Academy)
- Pedagogen (School of Education)
- Steneby
- Sven Lovén Center for Marine Infrastructure
Sports facilities
Unfortunately, the University of Gothenburg doesn't have a gym or swimming pool nor does it host any yoga classes. You can find a swimming pool at Chalmers, but only Chalmers Student Union members can use it.
Student clubs
Associations at University of Gothenburg
- The Senior Academy*
- Staff organisations*
- The network for administrative and technical staff*
- GFS, The Association of Student Unions in Gothenburg (information in English available)
- GU’s art society*
- Alumni network
Accreditation
The School of Business, Economics and Law is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, and thus the only business school in Sweden that is what is popularly referred to as “Triple Crown” accredited. In this exclusive group includes, among others, London Business School, Antai at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, INSEAD in France and Copenhagen Business School..
University of Gothenburg Campus Locations
University of Gothenburg Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 67 reviews
- 5 Star 27 Reviews
- 4 Star 30 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 3 Reviews
- 1 Star 4 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.3
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
- Admission Process 4.5
- Quality of Student Life 4.2
Hybrid study worked well
Great place to study! The teaching staff is very attentive, the facilities are well equipped. Hybrid education has been offered since the restrictions were lifted and that was very helpful. I've studied at 4 different departments at this University but I like the Applied IT department the best!
Very innovative University
I am hopeful to my career becoming a graduate from the University
University of Gothenburg
Great student city and university - for locals and internationals alike. Housing can be a bit tricky, but overall still manageable. The research is pretty diverse and professors encourage you to explore topics you are interested in.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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