University of Gothenburg
Department of marine sciences
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.

Interested in a career in the marine sciences? Admissions are open!
We have three master's programmes open for international students. Read more and apply!

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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 Study Facilities
Gothenburg is situated at the west coast of Sweden. Here you will find coastal waters with higher diversity of marine…
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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…
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News and Events

Research story/portrait
Milad Pourdanandeh is studying the unexplored language of the sea
News – 14 March 2023
Observing a critical part of the Atlantic Ocean to better understand our…
News – 9 March 2023
Scientists from all over the world come together as corals spawn
News – 17 February 2023
Thwaites Glacier melting faster in cracks

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
Tjärnö Marine Laboratory is located by Sweden's most species-rich marine area in the northern part of Bohuslän province,…
R/V Skagerak
R/V Skagerak is the University of Gothenburg’s larger research vessel for education and research within the marine sciences.
Kristineberg Center
Kristineberg Center for Marine Research and Innovation is located by the Gullmar fjord in the centre of Bohuslän province…

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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