Teacher Education
The University of Gothenburg has Teacher Education Programmes leading to teaching certificates at all levels from pre-school to upper secondary and adult education. Students interested in working with special needs children can obtain a teaching certificate in special education. We also offer second- and third-cycle programmes for professionals who want to develop further. All Teacher Education Programmes at the University of Gothenburg are offered in Swedish.
Teacher Education Programmes at the University of Gothenburg
One of teachers’ many important tasks is to stimulate and mould tomorrow’s everyday heroes and key figures. The University of Gothenburg has teacher education programmes leading to teaching certificates at all levels from pre-school to upper secondary and adult education. Students interested in working with special needs children can obtain a teaching certificate in special education. We also offer second- and third-cycle programmes for professionals who want to develop further.
Internationalisation within the teacher education programmes is important in order to learn more about people’s circumstances in a globalised world. The teacher education at the University of Gothenburg has a long tradition of international cooperation. Some courses include field studies abroad to provide students with important comparative perspectives. Furthermore, our students have plenty of opportunities for exchange studies at one of our partner universities.
Requirements
All Teacher Education Programmes at the University of Gothenburg are offered in Swedish.
To be eligible to apply for any of the Teacher Education Programmes and to get a teaching certificate in Sweden, you will need proficiency of the Swedish Language, equivalent of an upper secondary course in Swedish.
Teacher Programmes (in Swedish)
- The Pre-school Teacher Programme (External link)
- Teacher Education Programme: School-Age Educare
- Teacher Education Programme: Pre-school Class and Primary School Grades 1-3
- Teacher Education Programme: Primary School Grades 4-6
- Supplementary programme in Master of Arts in Secondary Education
- The Vocational Studies Teacher Programme (External link)
- Complementary Education for Foreign Teachers (ULV) In English
- Special Educational Teacher Program (External link)
- Special Teacher Programme
- Special Subjects Teacher Programme, secondary school or upper-secondary school (External link)
Complementary Education for Foreign Teachers
Bridging programme for Teachers Educated Abroad
Are you a trained teacher with a foreign teaching degree and want to work as a teacher in Sweden? Then you can complement your training through ULV to gain Swedish teacher qualifications.
Related information
Information for Teachers with Foreign Diploma
International Master´s Programs
PhD for teachers
Graduate School CUL
CUL is one of Sweden’s few interdisciplinary graduate schools in educational science, open exclusively to applicants with a teaching qualification and a degree at advanced level.
The graduate school for teachers aims to strengthen the scientific foundation of schools and teacher education through studies conducted in close connection to educational practice. CUL offers eleven doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines.
Study Counselling
Do you have foreign qualifications, are living in Sweden, and want to continue your studies here? Here you can find information to help you in planning your admission for studies at the University of Gothenburg.
Exchange Studies
Every year more than 1000 students from all over the world choose the University of Gothenburg for their exchange. We offer a wide variety of courses taught in English. You can apply for one semester or a full year exchange, or do shorter periods of placement.
