Exchange studies at the Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities is the place to explore humanity’s existential questions. Here, we teach and conduct research in languages, culture, history, literature and philosophy – all under one roof in Humanisten in central Gothenburg. We have exchange agreements with universities all around the world and offer courses of high quality in a welcoming environment for our incoming exchange students.
Exchange students must be nominated by their home university. Please contact humexchange@hum.gu.se for the relevant nomination link.
Deadlines
Nomination for full year/autumn semester: April 1st
Application for full year/autumn semester: May 1st
Nomination for spring semester: October 1st
Application for spring semester: November 1st
Courses & Grades
Incoming exchange students to the Faculty of Humanities can only take courses offered at the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Education.
General language requirements for courses taught in English is a minimum of B2 in English. General language requirements for courses taught in Swedish is a minimum of B2 in Swedish. Some courses in the subjects English or Swedish requires a minimum of C1 in English or Swedish.
60 credits (hp) represent a full academic year. The system is compatible with ECTS credits (the European Credit Transfer System) as one credit is equal to one ECTS credit.
For information about course structure and grading scales at the University of Gothenburg, please see Avoid time-table clashes | University of Gothenburg (gu.se).
Courses taught in English or other languages
Basic Swedish for international students
Learning Swedish enriches your experience of Swedish culture and society. The university offers courses at multiple levels – from true beginner courses (A1 level) to more advanced ones (B2 level). Read more about the courses and how to apply.
Campus
Humanisten, our campus, is just a stone’s throw from Götaplatsen, next to the beautiful Renström Park. Our facilities - Humanisten | University of Gothenburg
