Look beyond the university name
The University of Gothenburg is a public university in Gothenburg, Sweden. Founded in 1891, the university is the third-oldest of the current Swedish universities and, with 58,000 students and 6,700 staff members, it is one of the largest universities in the Nordic countries.
| Location | Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 37,000 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 166,838 |
| Total citations | 15,436,870 |
| Vice Chancellor | Malin Broberg |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of Gothenburg?
University of Gothenburg offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research, Alzheimer's disease research and treatments, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Asthma and respiratory diseases.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at University of Gothenburg
According to OpenAlex, University of Gothenburg has 166,838 indexed research works with 15,436,870 total citations.
World ranking University rankings Global – Overall ARWU World 101–150 (2024) QS World 202 (2026) THE World 201–250 (2025) USNWR Global =160 (2025) University of Gothenburg was ranked number 201 in the world by Times Higher Educations 2023 . ^ "ARWU World University Rankings 2024" . News Education: Best Global Universities 2024–25" .
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Contributors — 28,455 citations
- Karin M. Ekström — 24,741 citations
- Jan O. Lötvall — 23,832 citations
- Erik Larsson — 16,199 citations
- Rossella Crescitelli — 16,096 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads University of Gothenburg?
The current Vice Chancellor is Malin Broberg.
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Campus & student life
University of Gothenburg is located in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of Gothenburg
Official website: https://www.gu.se ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of Gothenburg founded?
University of Gothenburg was founded in 1954.
How many students attend?
Approximately 37,000 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the vice chancellor?
Malin Broberg.