Study in beautiful Gothenburg, Sweden at School of Business, Economics and Law at University of Gothenburg.

University of Gothenburg is highly international with a global focus in education, research and collaboration and holds the prestigious “Triple Crown” accreditation. It has around 160 partner universities around the world and the spirit of internationalization is reflected in the diversity of both students and faculty members. Today they are Sweden’s largest Busines School and proud to be ranked no 1 among Swedish universities in the Climate Action Ranking. They believe that a deeper knowledge of sustainability issues will improve the students’ professional development as well as the world at large. Sustainability is built into their mission and vision as well as every academic programme and is also the main focus in many research projects. Gothenburg has received several internationally recognized sustainability awards, including:

• The world’s Most Sustainable Destination, by Global Destination Sustainability Index since 2016
• The world’s “Best Sustainable City Stay” by Lonely Planet
• European Capital of Smart Tourism by the European Commission
• “Sustainable Lifestyle Hub”, one of two cities in the world, supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, by the UN
• Momentum for Change, award for pioneering green bonds and climate finance initiatives, by the UN
• The EU Mission Label, recognized for having ambitious plans to be climate-neutral by 2030, by the European Commission
• University of Gothenburg is ranked 50th globally in the 2025 QS Sustainability Rankings, with top-tier research in environmental sciences

Key Information

Semester Dates

Semester 1: September to January
Semester 2: January to June

Semester 2 recommended. If you are choosing semester 1, you will need to choose courses with examination before Christmas, or opt for courses that don’t include a written examination.

Language of Instruction

English

Credit System

30 ECTS per semester is a full course load.

Living on Campus

Academic Housing at the University of Gothenburg provides a number of student rooms and apartments to exchange students. The residences are located in central, eastern, and western Gothenburg, all within walking distance or easily accessible by public transport to the city center