International collaborations
The University of Gothenburg collaborates with higher education institutions all over the world in international networks and projects, and the Faculty of Humanities has collaborations and exchange agreements with partner universities, both at faculty and departmental level.
Academic calendar
The academic year in Sweden is divided into two semesters, each lasting 20 weeks. The exact duration of the semesters may vary slightly from year to year, depending on which weekday the official holidays are that year.
- Autumn semester 2024: September 02 - January 19
- Spring semester 2025: January 20 - June 08
- Autumn semester 2025: September 01 - January 18
- Spring semester 2026: January 19 - June 07
Nomination
We use online nomination, please contact us to receive the relevant link.
Deadlines
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Nomination for full year/autumn semester |
May 1 |
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Application for full year/autumn semester |
May 15 |
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Nomination for spring semester |
November 1 |
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Application for spring semester |
November 15 |
Courses & Grades
Incoming exchange students to the Faculty of Humanities are expected to choose courses offered at the Faculty of Humanities. It is possible to choose courses from other faculties, given that the students meet the prerequisites and that there are available places.
General language requirements for courses taught in English is a minimum of B2 in English. General language requirements for courses taught in Swedish is a minimum of B2 in Swedish. Some courses in the subjects English or Swedish requires a minimum of C1 in English or Swedish.
60 credits (hp) represent a full academic year. The system is compatible with ECTS credits (the European Credit Transfer System) as one credit is equal to one ECTS credit.
For information about how to plan for selection of courses and grading scales at the University of Gothenburg, please see Avoid time-table clashes | University of Gothenburg (gu.se).
Campus
Humanisten, our campus, is just a stone’s throw from Götaplatsen, next to the beautiful Renström Park. Our facilities - Humanisten | University of Gothenburg
Accommodation
Application for accommodation is made together with the online exchange application. For more information about accommodation please use this link.
Welcome Programme
The University of Gothenburg offers a welcome programme for international students. More information can be found here.
Every semester we welcome our new exchange students with a Faculty Welcome. Spring semester 2025: Friday 24 January at 10 am in C314 at Humanisten, Renströmsgatan 6.
Programme
- Presentation of the Faculty of Humanities and the Departments
- Information from the Student Union
- A visit to and information about the University Library
- Lunch and mingle. Meet and learn to know your fellow exchange students