📖Introduction

The University of Gothenburg is a public research university located in Gothenburg, the second-largest city in Sweden. It was founded in 1891 and has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and 6,000 staff members.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in International Relations at University of Gothenburg

Global contexts, processes and institutions are playing a more important role in working life as a whole and for people's everyday lives. In our globalized world, international relations are reshaped and power relations are complex and shifting, and the demand for professionals with knowledge of global issues and competence to analyse international events have increased. The Bachelor's Programme in International Relations give you skills to analyse, investigate and evaluate issues related to international conflicts and collaborations. You get to know different theoretical perspectives and how they bring varied understandings and analysis. The programme gives you specific knowledge on: war, conflict and security; peacebuilding; global political economy; interventions in order to end armed conflict; migration and sustainability; structure of the international system; complex and shifting power relations; multilateral organizations and world regions; political theory originating in different schools of thought as well as in different world regions; and the impact of climate change as well as new technologies on international relations. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Programme structure and content
The introductory and in-depth courses during the first year, provide you with different theories and perspectives on international relations as well as knowledge on pressing global issues. You learn about the global political economy and how war and security affect international relations and what tools the international system has to manage and end international armed conflicts.

During your second year, you develop a deeper understanding through advanced courses and attend proficiency courses to prepare you for the labour market.

During the third year's autumn semester, you apply to optional courses of your choice, or apply for exchange studies. The spring semester offers unique courses on foreign policy and diplomacy and in conflict resolution. You complete your studies in the programme by writing your thesis guided by a supervisor.

Ongoing research is given space in the program, and the programme balances traditional concepts with the latest research findings and perspectives, especially from the global south.

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🏫About University of Gothenburg

The University of Gothenburg is a public university located in Gothenburg, Sweden. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences. The university is known for its research excellence and its strong focus on sustainability and environmental issues. The university is organized into several faculties, including the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts, the Faculty of Science, and the Sahlgrenska Academy, which is the faculty of health and life sciences. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and education. The University of Gothenburg is known for its research strength, with several research centers and institutes focusing on areas such as marine sciences, global studies, and neurosciences. The university has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, with research programs and courses dedicated to sustainability issues. The university is also committed to internationalization, with partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide. It offers a variety of exchange programs, joint degree programs, and international master's programs for students.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

645 RMB

Tuition fee:

89,000 SEK per year

267,000 SEK in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

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Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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