Apply for exchange studies
The University of Gothenburg uses the online application Mobility-Online for incoming exchange students. Please note that you have to be nominated by your home university before applying. To access the online form, please use the link ‘Apply here!’ below.
Application period
Autumn semester/full year: March 1 – May 15
Spring semester: September 1- November 15
Note, the application for university-wide agreements, and the Artistic Faculty has different deadlines:
Online application guide
Follow all the steps below to submit your application for exchange studies. Read the instructions carefully and make sure to include all required documents as described below.
Step 1: Start application
Click on Apply here! and complete the form. All required fields should be completed carefully. Fields marked with a star (*) are mandatory.
Important: In this step, select the faculty that you have been nominated to. This is important for processing your application. If you are unsure which faculty you belong to, please contact the international coordinator at your home university before starting the application.
Use this link to self-assess your language proficiency: Self assessment grid
Step 2: Create an account
You have now received an email with further instructions. Follow the link at the end of the email and 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, one upper case letter, and no special characters.
Step 3: Complete application
When you have created an account, you can directly log in to Mobility-Online. You will receive an email with a link to your account to be used for accessing your application.
-
Complete all fields under the section “Complete personal details”. After you have filled in your personal data you will receive an email with a PDF of your application.
-
Upload supplementary documents. There are different mandatory documents depending on which faculty or school you are applying to. Select your faculty/school at the University of Gothenburg from the list below to see which documents you are required to provide. If you are unsure which faculty or school you should apply to, ask the international coordinator at your home university. Please note: All faculties/schools require you upload a copy of your passport or EU ID.
Step 4: Submit application
You submit your application by using the button “Submit application”. You will receive a confirmation email and the University of Gothenburg will then start processing your application.
Acceptance letter
The University of Gothenburg will process your application to decide on admission. If admitted, you’ll receive an acceptance letter a few weeks after the deadline. In most cases, you will have to submit a course application before your faculty/department can issue an acceptance letter. If you need to apply for a visa/residence permit, you must wait for your acceptance letter since it is a mandatory part of the application.
