University of Gothenburg
About the University of Gothenburg
Basic information and contact details for the University of Gothenburg
With the help of private donations, Gothenburg University College, as it was then known, was established in 1891, becoming the University of Gothenburg in 1954. It is the third oldest of Sweden’s universities.
Around the middle of the last century, the institution began to grow exponentially, expanding from just 500 students in the 1940s to around 27,000 today.
The majority of its campus buildings are based in the centre of Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, where there is a thriving café culture. The university’s main building, built in 1907 and located in the Vasaparken, is considered a historic gem, and is protected by Sweden’s National Heritage Board.
The university has more than 6,000 employees, 58 per cent of whom are women. Within its nine faculties there are 38 departments.
The university’s strong research reputation attracts scientists and students from all around the world. To build on this, Gothenburg plans to establish six research centres aimed at solving “current global societal challenges” through “strong interdisciplinary research”. These will consist of the Centre for Antibiotic Resistance Research, the Centre for Collective Action Research, the Centre for Ageing and Health, the Centre for Critical Heritage Studies, the Centre for Future Chemical Risk Assessment and Management Strategies and the Swedish Mariculture Research Centre.
Gothenburg also takes its environmental responsibilities seriously, and was the first university in the world to be environmentally certified according to ISO 14001 (the international standard for environmental management systems) and registered with the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.
Notable alumni include author Jonas Jonasson and Nobel prizewinner Arvid Carlsson.
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- International student percentage
- 13% (1)
- Students per staff
- 10.9 (1)
- Student total
- 20756 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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This includes and is not limited to comprehensive activities in basic research as well as applied research in one or several of the following fields: optimization (including lost/cost functions, stochastics), statistics (including Bayes' theorem, sampling, cross-entropy loss), computational complexity & automata theory (including advanced algorithms, formal methods), and foundations of machine learning (including linear algebra and calculus). The ability to apply and generate externally funded research projects is highly desirable. Administrative responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the Computer Science Program by participating in administrative, marketing and other public activities of the program in consultation with the Academic Coordinator of the study program and the German partner university, namely Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. She or he is also expected to contribute actively to the academic self-administration of the Faculty of Engineering and university by being willing to stand for election to the Faculty Council, Academic Senate and/or other bodies. Qualification Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related field, preferably from a well-known international university. Those in the final stages of their doctoral studies may also be considered, provided they demonstrate exceptional promise. A current title of Professor will be a plus, as experience and understanding of the German higher education system and methodology. 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Application To apply please send your application (with the following documents in one PDF max. size: 5 MB) to academicpositions@vgu.edu.vn with subject line "Mathematical Foundations of Computing_[Your Name]" Your application should include: Form for basic information (Please download here, complete this form electronically and submit it together with your application) A cover letter stating your interest in joining VGU Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications) Scans of university degrees, university transcripts and other relevant certificates Scans of language certificates (if available, highly appreciated) References illustrating your professional and academic career, including contact details of references (if available, highly appreciated) Evaluation results for teaching (if available) All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by VGU's international Application Review Team. 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Subjects Taught at the University of Gothenburg
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Gothenburg
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology