How to apply

The University of Gothenburg uses an online application for incoming exchange students. Please note that you have to be nominated by your home university before applying. To access the on-line form, please use the link to the right.

The application deadline is:

• May 15th for the autumn semester.
• November 15th for the spring semester.

The application form is available during following periods:

• April 1 - May 15
• October 1 - November 15

These deadlines apply for all faculties except the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts.
Application instructions, deadlines and contact information for the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts.

Application instructions are available. The faculties might have their own recommendations and regulations, so please make sure that you read the instructions related to the faculty where you intend to study before you start the application process.

The application form must be completed in order for you to receive a letter of acceptance and select courses.

The grading and credit system

Unless the institution decides to grade on some other scale, the grades used are Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass (G) or Fail (U).
Sweden has a system of higher education credits (högskolepoäng), which are equivalent to ECTS credits, where a normal 40-week academic year consists of 60 higher education credits, 30 higher education credits per term.