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The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science

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Welcome to our scientific world that includes everything from the smallest particle to the largest galaxies. Feel free to join our endless journey of knowledge.

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Master's programmes
The Faculty of Science offers challenging multi-disciplinary Master's programmes, most of them open to international…
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The Faculty of Science embraces all major subject areas within mathematics and the natural sciences. Research and education…
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News and events

News – 20 March 2023
New-sized mammals are more often at risk of extinction
Size matters. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, among others, have mapped which factors threaten the survival…
News – 14 March 2023
Observing a critical part of the Atlantic Ocean to better understand our…
To improve future climate models, researchers from the University of Gothenburg are now making the first measurements of the…
News – 13 March 2023
Arctic climate modelling too conservative
Climate models used by the UN’s IPCC and others to project climate change are not accurately reflecting what the Arctic’s…
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SciLifeLab Day Gothenburg 2023
This event is a kick-off for the national SciLIfeLab site in Gothenburg. Learn more about the services and capabilities that…

PhD studies and research

Doctoral Studies
Become a PhD student at The Faculty of Science
As a PhD student at the Faculty of Science, you will work with prominent researchers in an international and innovative…
Meet some of our PhD Students
Do you love to ask questions and are driven by finding answers? Do you have a master's degree in natural sciences,…
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Benefits and insurances at the University of Gothenburg
All university staff have access to a wide range of benefits and insurances, some of which are presented below. The central…
Vår forskning
Naturvetenskap omfattar allt ifrån den minsta partikel till det oändliga universum. Den naturvetenskapliga forskningen ökar…
Research at the Faculty of Science
Research Infrastructure
The Faculty of Science has access to research infrastructures of high international standard. The Marine Infrastructure at…
Science Faculty Magazine
Research story/portrait
Delving deep into the secrets of the nervous system
At only seven years old, she was discovered firing up a Bunsen burner in the family’s basement. Julia Morud Lekholm had…
Research story/portrait
Fish researcher combating fraud
He has been on adventurous research expeditions across the globe, and experienced both highs and lows before his research…

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About The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science at the University of Gothenburg is a dynamic environment for the knowledge seekers. In this, we…
Research story/portrait
The natural sciences need you in Gothenburg
We can offer you all the opportunities of the world.

Education and research are our contribution to reach sustainable development. We address some of the most crucial challenges of our lifetime - such as climate change, biodiversity and the marine environment. Our research and education spans vast areas and we are particularly strong in life sciences, marine sciences, environmental and climate research.
Science is everywhere, and includes us all. We take pride in our students and researchers' efforts, as well as in our unique research and educational environments

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