Apply for exchange studies

Each year, University of Gothenburg welcomes more than 1000 exchange students from around the world. Located on Sweden’s west coast, the university offers a high-quality academic experience in a dynamic, student-friendly city.

As an exchange student, you’ll study alongside international and Swedish peers, take part in courses taught in English, and explore life in one of Scandinavia’s most vibrant urban settings.

We have exchange agreements with partner universities across the globe, giving students the opportunity to join us for one or two semesters through an official nomination.

Step 1 - Check if we have an exchange agreement 

To become an exchange student at the University of Gothenburg, your home university must have signed an exchange agreement with us that covers your field of study. Check this map to see if your university has an agreement with us

Step 2 – Find courses

As an exchange student at the University of Gothenburg, you have many study options. We offer courses, clinical placements and thesis work. Explore the available courses to make sure they fit your study plan. Discuss your choices with your home university before you apply.

Find courses for exchange students

Important: You can only choose courses within your field of study, at the department or faculty specified in the exchange agreement. If you are coming through a university-wide agreement, you may choose courses from several faculties. 

Step 3 – Get nominated by your home university 

Your home university must officially nominate you before you can apply for exchange studies at the University of Gothenburg. Nomination procedures and deadlines vary between faculties/schools. Your home university will ask you to complete its own application and selection process before nominating you. Contact the international office at your home university for details.

Step 4 – Apply for exchange studies

Once your home university has nominated you, you can proceed with the online application for exchange studies. 

Application periods

• Autumn semester/full academic year: 1 March–15 May
• Spring semester: 1 September–15 November

Please note: University-wide agreements and the Artistic faculty have separate deadlines:

University-wide agreements (including EUTOPIA and Nordlys)

• Autumn semester/full academic year: 1 March–1 May
• Spring semester: 1 September–1 November

HDK-Valand

• Autumn semester: 15 February–1 April
• Spring semester: 1 September–15 October

Academy of Music and Drama

• Autumn semester/full year: 15 February–1 April
• Spring semester: 15 February–1 April, and 1 September–15 November 

Important: For some faculties, the course application is part of the online exchange application. Read Step 5 before submitting your application. 

Mobility-Online application guide

4.1 Start your application

Start your application in Mobility-Online and complete all required fields. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Make sure you select the faculty you have been nominated to. This helps us process your application correctly. If you are unsure which faculty to select, contact the international coordinator at your home university before starting you start your application.

Use this link to self-assess your language proficiency: CEFR self assessment grid

The University of Gothenburg offers accommodation to exchange students.  If you want to apply for housing, select "Yes" in response to "Do you want to apply for housing? (In Gothenburg)" .

You also need to consent to the University processing your personal data. Then click "Send application - to the next step".

4.2 Create an account

You will now receive an email with further instructions. Follow the link in the email to create an account with a username and a password. Your username must be at least six characters and cannot contain any special characters. Your password must be at least six characters and contain at least one number and one uppercase letter. It cannot contain special characters.

4.3 Complete your application

When you have created an account, you can log in to Mobility-Online. You will receive an email with a link to your account.

• Complete all fields under the section “Complete personal data".
• Upload supplementary documents. The documents you need to upload depend on the faculty or school you are applying to. Select your faculty or school below to see what you need to upload.  If you are unsure which faculty or school you should choose to, ask the international coordinator at your home university. Please note: All faculties/schools require you to upload a transcript of records and a copy of your passport or EU ID.

4.4 Submit your application

There are several steps to submit your application. First, click “Submit application”,  then "Forward to update" and "I hereby submit...". Finally, click "Update".

You will receive a confirmation email after you submit your application. 

The University of Gothenburg will then process your application. If you are admitted, you will receive letter of acceptance a few weeks after the application deadline. 

In most cases, you must submit a course application before your faculty  or department can issue your letter of acceptance. 

If you need to apply for a visa or residence permit, wait until you receive your letter of acceptance. You will need it for your visa/residence permit application.

Step 5 – Apply for courses

Course application procedures and deadlines vary between faculties. At some faculties, you apply for courses as part of the online exchange application in Step 4. In these cases, you should prepare a course wish list before you submit your exchange application.

Use the links below to find courses, application instructions and information about avoiding timetable clashes. Read the information carefully you apply. You may have limited opportunities to change courses after the deadline.

• Find courses for exchange students
• Apply for exchange courses
• Faculty-specific information
• Courses taught in Swedish

If you apply for exchange studies at the Artistic Faculty, you will study alongside students enrolled in the regular programmes. This means that you will not be able to choose individual courses. 

• Exchange studies at the Artistic Faculty

Step 6 – Prepare your stay

Once you have received your letter of acceptance, you can start preparing for your stay in Gothenburg. 

For practical detail on residence permit, insurance and finances, see the section Before you arrive.

Step 7 – Join the welcome programme

Once you arrive in Gothenburg, you can take part in our welcome programme for international students. Find information about the pickup service, Welcome Fair, student buddies and introduction meetings at your faculty or department.

Introduction days