SwedenQS #202GothenburgPublic UniversityTaught in English, SwedishTuition-FreeTuition from SEK 100,000 per yearUniversity of Gothenburg
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Gothenburg in Sweden offers scholarships to fee-paying students from outside the EU/EEA, including School of Business, Economics and Law scholarships for high-achieving master's students, usually covering part or all of the tuition fee. You apply for the scholarship after applying to the program through Sweden's admissions website. Conditions are on the scholarships page.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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University of Gothenburg Scholarship for Fee-Paying Students (Axel Adler) 2027
Master, BachelorTuition-Free40 majorsJanuary 15, 2027
Life and living
Gothenburg · Sweden
Life and living
Gothenburg · Sweden
Living in Gothenburg
Sweden’s second city and the largest Nordic port, on the west coast, home to the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology.
Student housing
The University of Gothenburg puts student housing at SEK 4,000–7,500 a month and small flats at SEK 6,000–10,000, with total living costs of about SEK 10,525–17,525 a month.
Transport for students
The student monthly pass in Gothenburg is about SEK 645 according to the university; Västtrafik’s 30-day youth/student ticket (zones ABC) is SEK 1,530 (SEK 765 at half price). Until the end of 2026, state support halves the price of 30-day tickets in Västra Götaland.
Top landmarks
Liseberg
Albin Olsson · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Haga, Gothenburg
Photographer: Erik of Gothenburg, EVL. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Gothenburg Botanical Garden
Agnetagreen · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Studying and living in Sweden
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in Sweden (2026/2027): • Non-EU/EEA International Students: - Humanities & Social Sciences: 80,000 to 140,000 SEK per year (~7,500–13,000 EUR). - Engineering & Computer Science: 130,000 to 170,000 SEK per year. - Specialist programmes (KTH, Karolinska, Architecture): 160,000 to 260,000 SEK per year. • PhD studies: Completely tuition-free, operating as salaried positions. Living Expenses & Financial Requirement: • Average monthly living costs: 9,500 to 12,000 SEK for accommodation, food, and student transport. • Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) official maintenance requirement: ~10,314 SEK per month (~103,140 SEK for a 10-month academic year).
Working while studying
Work During Studies: • Sweden places no statutory limitation on the number of hours international students may work alongside their degree, provided students maintain satisfactory academic progress (completing at least 15 ECTS credits per semester). • Average hourly wage: 120 to 160 SEK. Post-Study Work & Settlement: • Upon graduation, international students can apply for a 12-month post-study residence permit to seek employment or establish an entrepreneurial business in Sweden. • Securing qualifying employment transitions directly into a Swedish Work Permit, with 4 years of continuous work leading to permanent residency (PR).
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 56 programmes
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 56 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts (Artistic Faculty: HDK-Valand and Academy of Music and Drama)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Film & Television Production· Bachelor:SV· Master:EN
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Music
- Theatre & Drama
Faculty of Education
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Curriculum & Instruction· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor, MasterSV
- Special Education· MasterSV
- Sports Science· Bachelor, PhDSV
Faculty of Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Archaeology· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- History· Bachelor, PhDSV
- Languages and Literature
- Philosophy· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Theology & Religious Studies· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
IT Faculty
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Artificial Intelligence· Bachelor, Master
- Computer Science
- Game Development· MasterEN
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software Engineering
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Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Biology· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Chemistry· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Environmental Science· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Geography· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Geology· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Mathematics· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Physics· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Statistics· PhD
Sahlgrenska Academy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- DentistrySV
- General MedicineSV
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· BachelorSV
- NursingSV
- Nutrition and Dietetics· BachelorSV
- PharmacySV
- Physical TherapySV
- Public Health· Master, PhDEN
Faculty of Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Anthropology· Bachelor, PhDSV
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor:SV· Master:SVEN
- International Relations
- JournalismSV
- Political Science· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Psychology· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Public Relations· MasterEN
- Social Work· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Sociology· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
School of Business, Economics and Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Accounting· MasterEN
- Business Management
- Corporate Law· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Criminal LawSV
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship· MasterEN
- Finance· MasterEN
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- International Business· Bachelor, Master
- International Law· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Marketing· MasterEN
- Statistics· BachelorSV
- Supply Chain Management· Bachelor, Master
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Tuition-Free. Announced benefits: Tuition fee waiver.
The latest deadline we have is January 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: CV (max 3,000 characters), Motivation letter (max 3,000 characters).
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.gu.se/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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