The University of Gothenburg is a public university located in Gothenburg, Sweden. The university began operations in 1891. It stands as the third-oldest among Sweden’s current universities. The university enrolls 53,624 students and employs 6,707 staff members. These numbers make it one of the largest universities in the Nordic countries. The institution operates through eight faculties and 38 departments.
The university delivers education and research across diverse fields. Its faculties cover Creative Arts, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Education, Information Technology, Business, Economics and Law, and Health Sciences. This wide academic scope positions the university as one of Sweden’s most versatile higher education institutions. The QS World University Rankings 2026 have placed the university at #202.