University of Gothenburg
Department of marine sciences
Department of marine sciences

Department of marine sciences

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The Department of Marine Sciences is Sweden’s most complete environment for marine research and marine education, and is one of only a few such organisations in Europe.

With broad and cutting-edge expertise, and access to unique marine infrastructure such as research vessels and field stations, the Department of Marine Sciences enjoys excellent conditions for addressing the challenges of the future within marine research, marine education, and marine innovation.

News and Events

News – 4 April 2024
AI can improve monitoring of the marine environment
In the future, artificial intelligence can be a valuable addition in environmental monitoring of the sea. A project at the…
News – 8 March 2024
Flytevi finalist in New European Bauhaus competition
News – 14 March 2024
Lars Gamfeldt is new professor in marine ecology
Dissertation
James Reeve: ”The role of chromosomal inversions in rough periwinkle snails …
Dissertation in Natural Science, specialization in Biology

Study here

The University of Gothenburg is the leading university in Sweden for studies in the marine sciences. It's also the only university that offers marine science courses in biology and chemistry, as well as in geology and oceanography.

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Our Programmes
We have three Master's Programmes that are open to international students with a Bachelors degree or the equivalent: Marine…
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Work here

Here you can find vacancies at the University of Gothenburg that are related to the ocean, such as research assistants, or PhD positions.

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Vacancies
Here you can find vacancies at the University of Gothenburg that are related to the ocean.

Our Research

The Department of Marine Sciences brings together research within oceanography, geology, chemistry, biology, and preservation of marine cultural heritage. We have a number of nationally unique research fields, and participate in international expeditions.

Our Research

Our Research and Collaboration Centres

Centre for Sea and Society
CeMEB, Centre for Marine Evolutionary Biology

Doctoral studies

As a doctoral student at the Department for Marine Sciences you will be a part of the Natural Sciences environment at the University of Gothenburg. The Marine Infrastructure enables research at the highest international level.

Doctoral studies

Marine Infrastructure

The Department of Marine Sciences is the host department for the Marine Infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg. The Department is also host organisation for the national infrastructure Kristineberg Center for marine research and innovation.

Tjärnö Marine Laboratory
Tjärnö Marine Laboratory is located by Sweden's most species-rich marine area in the northern part of Bohuslän province,…
R/V Skagerak
Welcome to Skagerak! This is the University of Gothenburg's largest research vessel. R/V Skagerak offers state-of-the-art…
Kristineberg Center
Kristineberg Center for Marine Research and Innovation offers infrastructure and services for researchers, educational…

Cooperation and Outreach

The Department of Marine Sciences is an important node in a complete network of marine research, education, and innovation. We have cooperation partners within the academy, authorities, organisations, and industry.

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Cooperation and Outreach
Innovation Projects
The Department of Marine Sciences participate in several innovation projects to develop better instruments and better…
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Algal Bank - GUMACC
The Algal Bank at the University of Gothenburg provides cultures of marine microalgae. The main purpose of the culture…

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The Department of Marine Sciences' vision is to be a national leader and to carry out activities of the highest international class within the field of marine sciences.

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