University of Gothenburg

A University for the World – with internationally renowned education and research, the University of Gothenburg takes responsibility for societal development and contributes to a sustainable world.

The vision of A University for the World expresses the endeavour to be an international higher education institution that assumes responsibility for societal development while helping to build a sustainable world.

This vision also affirms that the University’s operations rest on the core academic values formulated in the Magna Charta Universitatum and that these are sustained within the framework of the principles that govern Swedish public administration.

Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden. It is beautifully situated on the west coast and has a population of 570,000 in the actual city and one million in the greater Gothenburg area.

It is spelled Göteborg in Swedish and pronounced [yuhteborg].

Everything is close by in Gothenburg. In fact, most things are within walking or cycling distance. The sea and several beaches are within a couple of kilometres from the city, as are extensive nature reserves and outdoor recreation areas. The beautiful archipelago with its many islands is a short trip away.