Common questions about studying at University of Gothenburg
Yes. As an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, you can study at University of Gothenburg without paying tuition fees - the same as Swedish students. You'll still need to cover living costs and, if required, show proof of funds.
University of Gothenburg has around 58,000 students, of whom about 15% are international.
University of Gothenburg offers 80+ programmes taught fully in English, alongside its Swedish-taught programmes.
Budget roughly SEK 10,500–17,500 per month for accommodation, food, and daily costs. Based on University of Gothenburg official monthly budget guide. This covers essentials but not travel or big one-off purchases.
No, University of Gothenburg does not guarantee housing. Register with student housing providers as early as possible - queues in Swedish university cities can run for months.
University of Gothenburg doesn't have traditional student nations, but student life is organised through student unions such as Göteborgs universitets studentkår (GUS) and Faculty student unions, which run social events, career fairs, and student services.
Based on applicant demand, the most popular programmes at University of Gothenburg are Law, Economics, Medicine.
University of Gothenburg is ranked #6 in ODIN's Swedish University Index, a composite ranking built specifically for students choosing a university in Sweden (see /methodology for how it's calculated).