At Chalmers School of Maritime Studies in Gothenburg, world-class maritime education is offered, attracting around 300 new students each year. Thanks to our strong collaborations both internationally and nationally, an education at Chalmers School of Maritime Studies ensures that you are well prepared to take on current and future challenges in a career within the maritime industry.
Chalmers School of Maritime Studies is active across the entire educational spectrum, from undergraduate programmes to doctoral studies. We also offer continuing education at both national and international levels, including commissioned training for various public and private sector stakeholders.
Bachelor´s programmes in maritime studies
It is no coincidence that world-class maritime education is offered at Chalmers in Gothenburg, on the west coast of Sweden. Gothenburg is the home to the largest port in the Nordic region, and many Swedish shipping companies have their headquarters here. Every year, around 300 new students begin their studies with us at Chalmers School of Maritime Studies. Our programmes maintain strong collaborations both internationally and nationally, and as a student you will be offered a uniquely broad education—whether you are training to become a Master Mariner, Marine Engineer, Deck Officer, or studying International Logistics in Sweden’s maritime capital.
All the bachelor’s programmes are conducted in Swedish, and therefore fluency in Swedish or another Scandinavian language is required. In order to study one of these programmes you must prove formal knowledge of the Swedish language equivalent to the upper secondary course Swedish 3/Swedish level 3.
Master’s Programmes in Maritime Studies
At Chalmers School of Maritime Studies we are involved in two master’s programmes designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree comprising at least 180 higher education credits.
Maritime management, MSc, 120 credits
The demand for competent and educated leaders in the maritime industry, both onboard ships at sea, and in organisations onshore, is higher than ever. In this master’s programme, you will prepare to take up vital roles as a future leader in the maritime industry — guiding it into a new era, and tackling the challenges of complex logistics, digitalisation, rapid AI development and the strictest demands on quality. The programme will give you theoretical and practical knowledge in subjects such as project management, sustainable shipping, AI, quality, risk, and safety management. Chalmers University of Technology has a world-class reputation in the shipping industry, and you will be educated to the highest standards.
Mobility engineering, MSc
Every day, freight trains, trucks, aeroplanes, and ships transport enormous quantities of raw material and manufactured goods around the world, while billions of people travel for work and leisure in the same manner. This master's programme will prepare you to meet the ever-changing demands in the critical industries of aerospace engineering, automotive engineering, marine technology, and railway technology, with the option to specialise in one in particular.
Maritime engineering, masterprogram, 120 hp
The Nordic five tech master's in maritime engineering is based on the participating universities' expertise in naval architecture, offshore engineering and maritime engineering. Participants will profit from the Nordic five tech universities' long standing tradition and competence in the field and are enabled to focus on a specific area of expertise offered within the alliance.
Announced degree projects
Doctoral Studies in Maritime Science
At Chalmers School of Maritime Studies, doctoral education is conducted within the Graduate School of Shipping and Marine Technology.
Shipping and marine technology, graduate school
If you are interested to study scientific areas related to shipping, ranging from naval architecture and ocean engineering, climate and environmental impact, to maritime operations, on and below the water, you should apply to the graduate school Shipping and Marine Technology.
Open maritime courses
We offer a diverse range of continuing education and courses that meet the needs of an international maritime market, where you will learn from Chalmers faculty as well as guest lecturers from the industry.
Open maritime courses
We deliver commissioned training programs, tailored to the client’s needs, for the industry at both national and international levels.
Scholarships
As a student at the Chalmers Maritime Academy, you have the opportunity to apply for several different scholarships from foundations and funds that are administered and/or managed by Chalmers.
Scholarships for enrolled students
Here you will find the scholarships administered by Chalmers that you can apply for as a student with us.
Degrees, Certificates, and Licenses
During and after a maritime education program, you may be eligible for various certificates, training records, or degrees that are reported to the Swedish Transport Agency. On the page below, you will find more information about how to apply.
Shipping and marine technology - degree certificate
Here you will find information on how to apply for various types of degrees, certificates, and training records within maritime education (only in Swedish).
Study administration
You can reach our study administrators by email, phone, or by visiting us at the Saga Building on Lindholmen. For information about where, when, and how you can collect your exam or certificates, please contact one of our study administrators at the appropriate campus by email.
When contacting the study administration, you will need to provide:
- Name
- Personal identity number
- Course code
If you wish to collect past exams.
When collecting an exam, you need to present a valid ID. Please also provide the course code and study period for the smoothest handling.
If you wish to collect a certificate, you need to provide:
• Name
• Personal identity number
• Which programme you are enrolled in
• Name of the certificate – you can find the certificates issued for your programme here.
Administration for Bachelor’s and Master’s Programmes
Maria Hamberg
+46 31 772 2453
studentadm.m2@chalmers.se
Rebecca Gellerman
+46 31 772 1840
studentadm.m2@chalmers.se
Catharina Mårtensson
+46 31 772 2678
studentadm.m2@chalmers.se
Administration for graduate school
Catharina Mårtensson
+46 31 772 2678
catharina.martensson@chalmers.se
We need approximately five working days to prepare and issue signed certificates. For more details regarding certificates, please see webpage on certificates.
Do you want to submit a scholarship application? Please place your application in the mailbox next to the student office on the 3rd floor of the Saga building.