How many universities does Gothenburg have?

Our index lists 2 universities in Gothenburg with 126 study programmes between them, 124 taught in English.

Is Gothenburg affordable for students?

Gothenburg scores 3/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in Sweden spend roughly €989 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Sweden.

Universities in Gothenburg

Gothenburg has 2 universities in our index, offering 126 study programmes — 124 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability3/10

Safety9/10

Student vibe8/10

English-friendly9/10

Weather6/10

Transport9/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Gothenburg offers a vibrant student life with excellent public transport and high safety, though the cost of living is relatively high and winters can be long and dark.