Facts and figures
The University of Gothenburg is one of Sweden's largest educational institutions with extensive offerings in both education and research. The University was founded in 1891 and has 58 000 students and 6 700 employees. In our annual report, we present the year in facts and figures.
2025 at a glance
2025 marked the beginning of the university’s new strategic period for 2025–2027. Important steps have been taken to strengthen prioritisation and create the conditions needed to move the university forward in a clear and coordinated way. At the same time, efforts have focused on translating the strategies into concrete actions.
The University of Gothenburg has continued to experience strong demand for its programmes, a high number of full-time equivalent students, and increased research funding. At the same time, a changing global landscape has highlighted the importance of responsible internationalisation and the university’s role in societal development.
The university has implemented a range of initiatives within the three priority areas of the 2025–2027 strategy. Below are some highlights from the past year.
2025 in figures
Undergraduate and graduate education
- 57 779 students (66% women and 34% men)
- 30 309 full-time students
- 7 541 issued degrees
Doctoral studies
- 1 921 doctoral students (60% women and 40% men)
- 274 issued degrees
Research grants
- 2 367 million SEK (88% national and 12% international)
Staff
- 6 692 employees (60% women and 40% men)
- 5 607 full-time employees
Revenues
- 8 261 million SEK (61% public grants and 39% external funding)
The University of Gothenburg's annual reports
The University has summarised the results in the annual report, which is decided upon by the University's board and submitted to the government no later than February 22 each year. The annual report is only available on the Swedish version of this site.
