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University of Gothenburg Fees for Indian Students

Gothenburg (Gothenburg) is known for large university in Sweden's second city. Below: tuition, living costs in Gothenburg, the total in rupees and loan options.

  • Total ≈ ₹46 lakh – ₹55 lakh
  • Tuition SEK 100,000 – SEK 140,000 a year
  • Intakes: Autumn (August/September
  • Typical loan ₹32 lakh – ₹50 lakh

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How much does Gothenburg cost for Indian students?

A 2-year master's at University of Gothenburg costs about ₹46 lakh – ₹55 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of SEK 100,000 – SEK 140,000 a year, living costs of about SEK 124,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh. Most families borrow ₹32 lakh – ₹50 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.

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Official sources: University of Gothenburg — official website · Swedish Migration Agency

Gothenburg at a glance

Location
Gothenburg, Sweden
Type
Public university
Known for
Large university in Sweden's second city
Tuition (international)
SEK 100,000 – SEK 140,000 a year
Living costs used
SEK 124,000 a year
Total for 2 years
₹46 lakh – ₹55 lakh
Intakes
Autumn (August/September, main — apply October to January), spring (January)
English tests
IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
Work during study
No fixed weekly limit while you study, as long as studies progress
After graduation
Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
Official website
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Fee breakdown

Gothenburg cost for Indian students

2-year master's, at SEK 1 ≈ ₹9.9. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.

Gothenburg cost for Indian students
CostPer yearTotal (2 years)
TuitionSEK 100,000 – SEK 140,000 a year₹20 lakh – ₹28 lakh
Living costsSEK 124,000 a year₹25 lakh
One-time costs (visa, flights, deposits)—₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh
Total—₹46 lakh – ₹55 lakh

Popular programs

Programs Indian students choose at Gothenburg

Master's in Computer Science

A master's in Computer Science deepens your foundation in algorithms, systems and software, with electives in AI, machine learning, cloud and security.

Master's in Data Science

A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets.

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Gothenburg vs similar universities in Sweden

The 6 closest by total cost; 2 of them cost less in total.

Gothenburg vs similar universities in Sweden
UniversityCityTuition a yearTotal in ₹
Gothenburg (this page)GothenburgSEK 100,000 – SEK 140,000₹46 lakh – ₹55 lakh
UmeåUmeåSEK 100,000 – SEK 140,000₹45 lakh – ₹54 lakh
LiULinköpingSEK 120,000 – SEK 150,000₹49 lakh – ₹56 lakh
Stockholm UniversityStockholmSEK 100,000 – SEK 140,000₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh
JönköpingJönköpingSEK 100,000 – SEK 130,000₹45 lakh – ₹52 lakh
UppsalaUppsalaSEK 120,000 – SEK 160,000₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh
LundLundSEK 120,000 – SEK 170,000₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh

Living there

Living costs in Gothenburg

Automotive and engineering city. A room in shared housing usually costs SEK 4,500 – SEK 7,000 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is SEK 109,000 – SEK 139,000.

For the cost table we use SEK 124,000 a year — planning figure for Gothenburg: shared housing, food, transport and insurance. During your studies you can work no fixed weekly limit while you study, as long as studies progress.

Funding

How Indian students fund Gothenburg

Typical loan: ₹32 lakh – ₹50 lakh. EMIs on a ₹41 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.

How Indian students fund Gothenburg
Interest rate7 years10 years15 years
9%₹65,965₹51,937₹41,585
10.5%₹69,129₹55,323₹45,321
12%₹72,376₹58,823₹49,207

Timeline

Applying to Gothenburg for the Autumn 2027 intake

  1. 01

    10–12 months before

    Take IELTS; shortlist programs at Gothenburg and similar universities.

  2. 02

    8–10 months before

    Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.

  3. 03

    6–9 months before

    Apply on Gothenburg's application portal and to scholarships.

  4. 04

    4–6 months before

    Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹32 lakh – ₹50 lakh).

  5. 05

    2–4 months before

    Apply for the Residence permit for studies (Swedish Migration Agency): apply online through universityadmissions.se, then for the residence permit.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Tuition is SEK 100,000 – SEK 140,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹46 lakh – ₹55 lakh.

At SEK 1 ≈ ₹9.9, a year's tuition is about ₹9.9 lakh – ₹14 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.

Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 2 cost less in total and 4 cost more. Gothenburg's tuition is below the middle of our Sweden list.

Yes, within visa rules: no fixed weekly limit while you study, as long as studies progress. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.

Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹32 lakh – ₹50 lakh.

Autumn (August/September, main — apply October to January), spring (January). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.

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