Program Overview
The International Administration and Global Governance at University of Gothenburg is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Administration and Global Governance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Sweden and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 21,486 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Göteborg, Sweden
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Administration and Global Governance programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Why do some societal issues make it onto the international policy agenda while other, equally compelling, issues do not?
- What implications do international trade agreements have for producers, for consumers, and for the environment? And what are the implications if such agreements fail to materialize?
- How can we understand that the same policy approach in development cooperation may have highly divergent impacts in different national settings?
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entrance Requirements:
A Bachelor\'s degree with a minimum of 60 higher education credits (hec) in a social science discipline. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.
Selection:The selection is based on the submitted CV and Statement of Intent.Priority will be given to applicants with 60 higher education credits (hec) in one of the following disciplines: Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Global Studies, or Development Studies and International Development Cooperation. Students with additional 15 hec in a second of these disciplines will be given precedence
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 21,486 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 21,486 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Gothenburg directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Gothenburg
University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg, Sweden
The University of Gothenburg is one of Sweden’s largest and most comprehensive public research universities, founded in 1891. Located in Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, the university is...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2016-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months