University of Gothenburg

About

The University of Gothenburg is a large comprehensive university located in Gothenburg, on the west coast of Sweden. It teaches across a broad spread of fields including the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, business, health, and education. As a comprehensive public university it spans many disciplines rather than concentrating on one area. Its seal carries the Latin name Universitas Gothoburgensis.

Why international students choose it

• International students may value the University of Gothenburg for its wide subject range and its base in Sweden's second largest city
• A number of Master's programmes are taught in English, while much Bachelor's teaching is in Swedish, so applicants should check the language of instruction for each programme
• English is very widely spoken across Sweden, which can ease everyday study and life
• The coastal city setting and the broad research environment may also appeal to students studying abroad