University of Gothenburg
Department of marine sciences

Department of marine sciences

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The Department of Marine Sciences is Sweden’s most complete environment for marine research and marine education, and is one of only a few such organisations in Europe.

With broad and cutting-edge expertise, and access to unique marine infrastructure such as research vessels and field stations, the Department of Marine Sciences enjoys excellent conditions for addressing the challenges of the future within marine research, marine education, and marine innovation.

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News – 12 June 2025
Hidden marine forests and blue community gardens awarded research grants
Research on blue community gardens for regenerative ocean farming, and research on understanding the importance of kelp…

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The University of Gothenburg is the leading university in Sweden for studies in the marine sciences. It's also the only university that offers marine science courses in biology and chemistry, as well as in geology and oceanography.

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Our Programmes
We have three Master's Programmes that are open to international students with a Bachelors degree or the equivalent: Marine…
Meet our alumni
Our alumni have marine careers in fields ranging from marine technology development and numerical modelling to environmental…

Work here

Here you can find vacancies at the University of Gothenburg that are related to the ocean, such as research assistants, or PhD positions.

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Vacancies
Here you can find vacancies at the University of Gothenburg that are related to the ocean.

Our Research

The Department of Marine Sciences brings together research within oceanography, geology, chemistry, biology, and preservation of marine cultural heritage. We have a number of nationally unique research fields, and participate in international expeditions.

Our Research

Our Research and Collaboration Centres

Centre for Sea and Society
CeMEB, Centre for Marine Evolutionary Biology

Doctoral studies

As a doctoral student at the Department for Marine Sciences you will be a part of the Natural Sciences environment at the University of Gothenburg. The Marine Infrastructure enables research at the highest international level.

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Marine Infrastructure

The Department of Marine Sciences is the host department for the Marine Infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg. The Department is also host organisation for the national infrastructure Kristineberg Center for marine research and innovation.

Tjärnö Marine Laboratory
Discover Tjärnö Marine Laboratory, nestled in Sweden's richest marine biodiversity hotspot near Kosterhavet National Park.
Skagerak Facility
Skagerak Facility brings together advanced marine infrastructure, expert knowledge, and a spirit of collaboration to support…
Kristineberg Center
Kristineberg, founded in 1877, is one of the oldest marine stations in the world with a longstanding reputation of…

Cooperation and Outreach

The Department of Marine Sciences is an important node in a complete network of marine research, education, and innovation. We have cooperation partners within the academy, authorities, organisations, and industry.

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Innovation Projects
The Department of Marine Sciences participate in several innovation projects to develop better instruments and better…
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Algal Bank - GUMACC
The Algal Bank at the University of Gothenburg provides cultures of marine microalgae. The main purpose of the culture…

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The Department of Marine Sciences' vision is to be a national leader and to carry out activities of the highest international class within the field of marine sciences.

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