Master's programs
The University offers around 80 international master’s programs. All programs are taught in English, and you will study with international students from around the world including Sweden. Most programs are two years and award an internationally-recognized degree: MSc, MA, or MFA. In our corridors walk future entrepreneurs, AI experts, political analysts, business managers, climate experts, top musicians, designers, and many more. Join us in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Find your master's program
To get an overview of all programs we offer, you can find them listed by subject area on this page.
On each program page, you will find all the details you need about the specific master’s program, such as course content, entry requirements, selection criteria, and tuition fees.
AI, Computing and Technology
Explore the future of technology with master's degree from Gothenburg. From artificial intelligence and data science to human-computer interaction and game development, you'll gain the skills to drive digital innovation forward. We focus on both people and technology!
Two year programs
- Computer Science (External link)
- Digital Leadership (External link)
- Game Design and Technology (External link)
- Human-centered Artificial Intelligence (External link)
- Information Technology and Learning (External link)
- Language Technology (External link)
- Software Engineering and Management (External link)
Business and Management
Advance your career with a degree from our Triple Crown-accredited school. We combine academic excellence with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and close ties to the business sector. Whether you aim to lead organizations or navigate international markets, you'll gain the strategic skills and insights to shape the future of business.
Two year programs
- Accounting & Financial Management (External link)
- Economics (External link)
- Finance (External link)
- International Business and Trade (External link)
- Management (External link)
- Marketing and Consumption (External link)
- Innovation & Industrial Management (External link)
- Knowledge Based Entrepreneurship (External link)
- Logistics and Transport Management (External link)
Natural Sciences
Explore the natural world through cutting-edge master's programs in Natural Sciences. From climate and marine science to molecular biology, biodiversity, and sustainable ecosystems. Our entire society is built on scientific progress—and as a natural scientist, you can make a difference, no matter your profession or industry.
Two year programs
- Applied Biostatistics (External link)
- Atmosphere, Climate and Ecosystems (External link)
- Biodiversity & Systematics (External link)
- Bioinformatics (External link)
- Biology (External link)
- Chemistry (External link)
- Complex Adaptive Systems (External link)
- Conservation (External link)
- Conservation, Cultural Heritage Objects (External link)
- Earth Sciences (External link)
- Ecotoxicology (External link)
- Environmental Sciences (External link)
- Geography (External link)
- Marine Science (External link)
- Marine Biological Resources, Erasmus Mundus (External link)
- Mathematical Sciences (External link)
- Molecular Biology (External link)
- Organic and Medicinal Chemistry (External link)
- Physical Oceanography (External link)
- Physics (External link)
- Sea and Society (External link)
- Sustainable Production and Utilization of Marine Bioresources (External link)
Health and Life Sciences
Advance your career in Health & Life Science with master's degree from University of Gothenburg. Whether you're interested in applied biostatistics, bioinformatics, medicinal chemistry, public health, or global health challenges, our programmes prepare you to make a real impact on health and well-being worldwide.
Education
Shape the future through education with a master’s degree from the University of Gothenburg. Whether your passion lies in educational research, digital learning, or education for sustainable development, our programmes empower you to drive change and make a lasting impact on society worldwide.
Arts, Design and Music
The Artistic Faculty at the University of Gothenburg is Scandinavia's largest Academy of Arts with an internationally unique range of programs in all in the art forms. We know that art and culture are essential in facing global challenges and transformations. Join the over 3000 students, who create new ways of thinking about the future.
Two year programs
- Design (External link)
- Embedded Design (External link)
- Child Culture Design (External link)
- Crafts, Ceramic Art (External link)
- Crafts, Jewellery Art (External link)
- Crafts, Textile Art (External link)
- Metal Art, Applied Arts and Design (External link)
- Wood Oriented Furniture Design, Applied Arts and Design (External link)
- Film, Fine Art (External link)
- Fine Art (External link)
- Photography, Fine Art (External link)
- Composition, Music (External link)
- Contemporary Performative Arts (External link)
- Improvisation and World Music Performance (External link)
- Improvisation Performance, Music (External link)
- Opera (External link)
- Organ and Related Keyboard Instruments (External link)
- Symphonic Orchestra Performance (External link)
Humanities and Social Sciences
The Humanities and Social Sciences explore what it means to be human – how we think, communicate, organize, and create meaning. Deepen your knowledge in the ideas, and values that shape our lives and societies with a master's degree from University of Gothenburg.
Two year programs
- Archaeological Sciences (1-year program) (External link)
- Communication (External link)
- Conservation, Cultural Heritage Objects (External link)
- European Studies, Humanities track (External link)
- European Studies, Social Science track (External link)
- Gendering Practices (External link)
- Human Resource Management and Labour Relations (External link)
- Investigative Journalism (1 year program) (External link)
- Language and Intercultural Communication (External link)
- Language Technology (External link)
- Logic (External link)
- Political Communication (External link)
- Psychological Science (External link)
- Sociology (External link)
- Social Work and Human Rights (External link)
- Theology, Systematic Theology (External link)
Global and Political Studies
Come to Gothenburg to explore the world and the politics that shape it. Our degree programs connect theory with practice, offering opportunities for internships and exchanges at leading universities worldwide. Whether your interests lie in European studies, global governance, human rights, or political science, you will gain the knowledge and experience to understand today’s challenges – and to influence tomorrow’s solutions.
Two year programs
- European Studies, Double Degree Konstanz University (External link)
- European Studies, Double Degree University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (External link)
- European Studies, Humanties track (External link)
- European Studies, Social Science track (External link)
- International Administration and Global Governance (with double degree options) (External link)
- International Administration or European Studies, Double Degree Fudan University (External link)
- Global Studies (External link)
- Human Rights Policy and Practice, Erasmus Mundus (External link)
- Political Science (with double degree option) (External link)
- Political Science, Environmental Governance and Behavior (External link)
Master's programs open for all bachelor backgrounds
Most master's programs have quite specific entry requirements. But a few programmes are open to students from all bachelor backgrounds.
Open Entry Master's Programs
- Communication (External link)
- Digital Leadership (External link)
- Information Technology and Learning (External link)
- Investigative Journalism (1 year) (External link)
- Political Communication (External link)
- Sea and Society (External link)
- Education for Sustainable Development (online) (External link)
- Theology, Systematic Theology (External link)
Joint programs and double degrees
The University of Gothenburg offer several double and joint degree master's programs in collaboration with top universities in Europe, the USA, China, and beyond. If you're looking to study at more than one university, gain international experience, and earn degrees from multiple institutions, this could be the perfect choice for you.
Study a master’s program in Sweden
The Swedish higher education system is similar to that of other European countries. A degree program is made up of a number of courses in a particular field of study leading to a specific degree. Courses, sometimes known as modules in other countries, are the building blocks of each program. During your final year, you usually focus on your master's thesis or degree project.
Students, teaching staff, and professors work together in close and informal cooperation. As a student here, you are expected to contribute with ideas and opinions and use critical thinking. Reading and independent studies are usually extensive.
Learn more about credits, gradings, study pace and methods of teaching: University studies in Sweden
