Key dates program admission 2026
Did you apply for a degree program starting Autumn 2026? On this page you find an overview of the key dates for the admission process. We will update this page with information about webinars, onboarding activities and other events for admitted international students ahead of the autumn semester.
March
26 March 2026 – Master's admission results
31 March 2026 – Bachelor's admission results
Please note that programs at the Artistic Faculty usually have other dates for admission results. Go to the program page for more detailed info on what to submit and when the deadline is.
Understanding your admission result
Reserve, deleted, conditionally admitted – what does it mean?
April
7 April 2026 - Webinar: What's next after Admission?
Planning your studies can be overwhelming, so we are here to help you with guidance regarding the next steps to take after your admission.
You can watch a recording here (YouTube)
16 April 2026 - Webinar: Finding Housing in Gothenburg
15:00-16:00 (CEST)
Register here
Get insights on how to find a place to live in Gothenburg! We will give you an overview of how to navigate the housing market in Gothenburg, and our student ambassadors will share their own tips and tricks on finding housing.
23 April 2026 - Zoom Session: Meet staff and students from the University of Gothenburg
Session 1: 10:00-11:30 (CEST) - Register here
Session 2: 17:00-18:30 (CEST) - Register here
Join us for our Zoom Sessions, where you can meet and talk to staff and students from the University of Gothenburg. Drop-in anytime you like during the sessions, join a breakout room, ask your questions - or just listen in!
Scholarship results for fee-paying students
7 April 2026
Axel Adler Scholarship results for Master's program applicants
14 April 2026
Axel Adler Scholarship results for Bachelor's program applicants
Mid-April to end of April
Richard C. Malmsten Scholarship results (notification via email)
23 April 2026
SI Scholarships results for Global Professionals and Pioneering Women in STEM
Are you receiving our Pre-Arrival letters?
After your admission, our International Centre is keeping you updated on all the key steps you need to take before coming to Gothenburg. You'll also receive invitations to webinars, onboarding activities, and to join Goin', a community app for students admitted to the University of Gothenburg.
Sign up to receive newsletters and invitations for admitted students
May
1 May 2026 - Deadline to pay tuition fee
For those required to pay tuition fee, 1 May is the deadline to make the payment. When you have received the notification of selection results, an email will be sent out with payment instructions. About tuition fee payments
6 May 2026 - Webinar: Preparing for your studies
15:00-16:00 (CEST)
Register here
There are a lot of things to have in mind when starting your studies in a new country. We will help you prepare your journey to Gothenburg by giving you tips on what to pack, how to navigate the city, study culture in Sweden and more.
13 May 2026 - Zoom Session: Meet staff and students from the University of Gothenburg
Session 1: 10:00-11:30 (CEST) - Register here
Session 2: 17:00-18:30 (CEST) - Register here
Join us for our Zoom Sessions, where you can meet and talk to staff and students from the University of Gothenburg. Drop-in anytime you like during the sessions, join a breakout room, ask your questions - or just listen in!
June and July
During the summer, our International Centre will keep you updated with newsletters containing information about the Welcome Programme and other preparations for your move to Gothenburg.
August and September
18 August - Welcome Day (online)
10:00-12:00 & 17:00-19:00 (CEST)
25/26 August - Swedish study culture & Living in Sweden (on-site)
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
27 August - Welcome Fair (on-site)
Time: TBA
Location: Studenternas Hus, Götabergsgatan 17
31 August - The semester starts
The official start of the autumn semester. You will receive program-specific information about the start of your studies from your faculty or department.
You will receive detailed information about our Welcome Program during the summer.
Apart from the activities listed here, your faculty or department might also arrange separate introduction events at the start of the semester.
Join Goin' and connect with your future classmates
Goin’ is a social network for new international students at the University of Gothenburg.
On Goin' you can:
- Meet students with shared interests and hobbies
- Connect with future classmates from your study programme
- Reach out to fellow students from your home country
- Join groups to finding housing or help each to prepare for your studies
Contact
You find relevant contact points on our general contact page: Contact
If you don't know who to turn to with your question, you are always welcome to contact our Servicecenter.
