Collaborate with us

In most academic programs, an independent project is included either during or at the end of the curriculum. These projects typically take 10 to 20 weeks to complete.

Your organisation has the opportunity to collaborate with our students on thesis or final projects, giving you access to a skilled approach to problem-solving, particularly for larger surveys, investigations, or in-depth analyses.

What is expected from you as a partner?
First, consider what you want to investigate, analyze, or develop, and craft an engaging title for the project. Clearly define the purpose of the assignment. The proposal can consist of one or more questions you would like to address. The university supervisor, the student, and your organisation will refine the proposal together, using the advertisement portal as a starting point.

Since the thesis project or independent study is part of the student’s education, it must always be approved by the university supervisor.

You will also need to appoint a contact person who will maintain ongoing communication with the student and the supervisor. This contact person will serve as the student’s discussion partner and provide support throughout the project.

How long does it take?
The work typically takes 10 to 20 weeks. It’s important to create a timeline and define the project scope to ensure the student can complete it within this timeframe.

What does it cost?
Students conducting thesis projects or independent studies as part of their education (i.e., for academic credit) participate in the collaboration free of charge. No financial compensation is required for the student.

Some partners choose to offer a financial reward for the project at their own discretion. However, it’s customary for the partner to cover any expenses related to the completion of the project, such as travel costs, printing fees, postage for surveys, telephone charges, or other administrative tasks.

Presentation and rights to the results

• At the start of your collaboration, agree with the student on how and in what format you will receive the results of the thesis or project. This could be a digital or printed copy of the final work, an oral presentation at your workplace, or a demonstration if a product is involved.
• The completed work is part of the student's education and is typically presented both in writing and orally at a public seminar at the university. It is recommended that the student also presents the thesis or project to the client, who often receives a tailored report.
• The student retains the rights to the results of the thesis or project. If the client wishes to acquire the rights (for example, for product development), a formal agreement must be established.
• It is generally not possible to keep student theses or projects confidential. As the University of Gothenburg is a public authority, these works are considered public documents and are published electronically.

Extended or shorter internship periods are an integral part of several of our educational programs. During these internships, students often compile their own internship reports as part of their coursework.

With their expertise, students can become valuable assets to your daily operations, helping to enhance your business and taking on specific responsibilities. A structured plan is required that meets the criteria for the internship, agreed upon between you and the student, and approved by an internship coordinator.

What is expected from you as a partner?
The tasks assigned during the internship should be relevant and of an advanced nature. Typically, a detailed internship plan is needed that meets the agreed-upon criteria between you and the student, which must be approved by an internship coordinator. The plan is developed in consultation with the university supervisor, the student, and the client, based on the advertisement portal.

Since the internship is part of the student’s education, the university supervisor must always approve the proposed plan.

You will also need to appoint a contact person who will maintain ongoing communication with the student and the university supervisor. This contact person will serve as the student’s mentor and provide guidance throughout the internship.

How long does it take?
The duration of the internship can vary depending on the program but typically lasts between 5 and 10 weeks.

What does it cost?
Students participating in internships as part of their education (i.e., for academic credit) do so free of charge. No financial compensation is required for the student.

Some organisations choose to offer a financial reward for the internship at their own discretion. However, it’s customary for the organisation to cover any expenses related to the internship, such as travel costs, printing fees, postage for surveys, telephone charges, or other administrative tasks.

Before you advertise, please read the terms and processing of personal data in the advertisement portal.

1. To post an advertisement with proposals for thesis projects, internships, or jobs, start by visiting the Advertisement Portal.

2. Enter your work email address in the field. You will then receive a verification link to the email address you provided. Click on it and follow the instructions.

3. The first time someone from your workplace advertises, you will need to fill out a form with factual information about the company/public organization/organization, such as name, department/unit, organization number, industry, number of employees, contact information like email, phone, etc.

4. In the advertisement itself, it is important to include an email for a contact person responsible for the advertisement. The email address is needed for both students/alumni and staff at Gothenburg University.

5. If internship positions or thesis/project proposals are already available on your organization's website, simply write a few lines in the description box and include the website address. You can also attach the advertisement as a PDF or Word file.

6. Once you have filled out and submitted the advertisement form, your proposal will be published shortly in the advertisement portal and will become searchable for students in the Student Portal.

The Ad Portal is located within the University of Gothenburg's Student Portal.It is primarily students who search in the ad portal, and they can easily subscribe to topics and the type of collaboration they are interested in. Therefore, the ads are not sent out to students' email.

Published ads

• The alumni activities at the University of Gothenburg reserve the right to review, edit, and approve all submitted advertisements.
• The alumni activities at the University of Gothenburg also reserve the right not to publish submitted advertisements that may be perceived as offensive, discriminatory, or damaging to the university's name and reputation; promote harmful products; or violate freedom of speech laws. Advertising or any other content that conflicts with good ethics will not be approved.
• Positions requiring membership in an organization will not be published either.
• The advertisement must clearly state the employer and the company or public organization where the position is located. Additionally, there must be a contact person with contact information that the University of Gothenburg's alumni activities can reach out to in case of any ambiguities in the advertisement, and for students/alumni regarding the assignment itself.
• Advertisements for unpaid positions at companies/organizations will only be published if it is part of the curriculum. (However, this does not apply to part-time engagements within the non-profit sector.)

No, you don't need a password for the advertisement portal. Every time you want to advertise, you start by entering your work email address from the advertisement portal's front page to receive the verification link to your email for further instructions on advertising.

NOTE: The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg has a separate advertisement function already in place, and it requires login credentials.

No, you cannot remove or edit a published ad yourself. Please contact us at alumn@gu.se. This also applies if a student has started the assignment before the last publication day, if it has become obsolete before the last application day, or if you want to postpone the publication date and then reactivate the ad.