University of Gothenburg

Overview

The University of Gothenburg is a public university in western Sweden, established in 1891. It is organised into seven faculties covering education, humanities, social sciences, science and technology, medicine, business, economics and law, and the arts. Its buildings are spread across sites in and around central Gothenburg.

Facts

Founded

1891

Students

57,779 students (2025, headcount); 30,309 full-time equivalents

Employees

6,692 (2025); 5,607 full-time equivalents

Faculties

Seven faculties, including Sahlgrenska Academy and the School of Business, Economics and Law

Campuses

Sites across Gothenburg, with the main building at Vasaparken in the city centre

Work at University of Gothenburg

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