University profile

University of Gothenburg

Founded in 1954, University of Gothenburg is a university in Sweden. It enrols approximately 36,003 students. The institution is ranked #202 in the QS World University Rankings.

Founded

1954

QS World Rank

#202

QS 2026 · Score 55.5

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Tuition — EU/EEA students

GU: citizens of EU, EEA and Switzerland are exempt from application and tuition fees; others normally pay (amount depends on the programme; application fee SEK 900)

Source: https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/apply/tuition-fees · as of 2026-27

No tuition fee

About the institution

Affiliations: Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions, ELIXIR Sweden, European Open Science Cloud Association, European University Association, Eutopia Alliance (+3 more)

Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Frequently asked questions

When was University of Gothenburg founded?

University of Gothenburg was founded in 1954.

How many students attend University of Gothenburg?

University of Gothenburg enrols approximately 36,003 students.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of Gothenburg?

University of Gothenburg is ranked #202 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

What is the official website of University of Gothenburg?

The official website of University of Gothenburg is gu.se.

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