University of Gothenburg Admission Requirements 2027

Requirements

Bachelor

A completed upper secondary education equivalent to Swedish gymnasium, with subject specific prerequisites set by each program. English proficiency equivalent to English 6.

Master

A bachelor's degree, normally at least 180 ECTS credits, in a relevant field, with prerequisites set by each program. English proficiency equivalent to English 6, generally IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT total 90 with at least 20 in writing.

Documents

Passport copy, degree certificates and transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and, for applicants who are not EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, proof of application fee payment. Some programs ask for a CV or a letter of motivation. All documents are uploaded to universityadmissions.se, not sent to the university directly.

How to apply

1. Check the entry requirements for the chosen program on the University of Gothenburg's own program pages.
2. Apply through the national portal at universityadmissions.se before the 15 January 2027 deadline for autumn entry.
3. Pay the SEK 900 national application fee, if required, and upload supporting documents by 1 February 2027.
4. Check the selection results on the portal, published 1 April 2027.
5. Accept the offer on the portal and, if a fee paying student, pay the first tuition installment by 1 May.
6. Apply for a Swedish residence permit for studies through Migrationsverket once tuition is paid or a scholarship is confirmed.

English test waiver

The University of Gothenburg follows the national English 6 standard: applicants who completed upper secondary or prior higher education taught in English, including the Swedish gymnasium course English 6, are generally exempt from an English test, assessed by universityadmissions.se for every applicant.