University of Gothenburg
About
The University of Gothenburg is a public university in Gothenburg, Sweden. Founded in 1891, the university is the third-oldest of the current Swedish universities and, with 53,624 students and 6,707 staff members, it is one of the largest universities in the Nordic countries.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 86 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 20,756
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
37 subjectsUS News
31 subjectsARWU
32 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 101–125 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101–125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 151–175 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 151–175 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Gothenburg?
University of Gothenburg's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 225, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =164.
When was University of Gothenburg founded?
University of Gothenburg was founded in 1954.
What are the top subjects at University of Gothenburg?
Top subjects at University of Gothenburg include: Dentistry, Neuroscience and Behavior, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Public Administration, Marine and Freshwater Biology.
Where is University of Gothenburg located?
University of Gothenburg is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.