Interested in becoming an exchange student at Chalmers? Great! Start by checking with your home university to see if there is an exchange agreement with Chalmers. If there is, you will find everything you need to know below.
Course catalogue for exchange students
All courses at master’s level, as well as some at bachelor’s level, are taught in English. You can explore available courses in the Study Portal via the Find course and programme syllabi page.
To make your search easier, keep the following tips in mind:
- Use the filter to find courses taught in English that are open to exchange students by selecting “Open to exchange students”
- Choose the education cycle: first cycle (bachelor’s) or second cycle (master’s)
- Select teaching language: English
Individual project or bachelor’s/master’s thesis for exchange students
Exchange students at Chalmers are primarily expected to take courses during their studies. Opportunities to carry out individual project work or write a bachelor’s or master’s thesis are limited and vary between departments. While some departments may be able to offer supervision, others may not.
If you are interested in undertaking project work or writing a thesis, you must contact the relevant international coordinator at Chalmers International Mobility (CIM).
Please note that all individual project work and bachelor’s or master’s thesis arrangements must be made at the nomination stage.
Tracks – a unique educational initiative
Tracks is a unique educational initiative regarding learning and learning environments that prepares the university for the needs of tomorrow. Tracks are exactly what Chalmers students are offered – tracks between different programmes in the form of elective courses, where the choices are guided by personal interest. The framework of Tracks provides opportunities for individualised study and collaboration between students, industry, the community and academia.
Recommended language proficiency
Exchange students must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. This includes understanding lectures, participating in group work and completing written assignments and exams.
We recommend a minimum English proficiency level of B2. However, no formal language certificate is required.
Please note that Chalmers does not offer Swedish language courses. If you are interested in learning Swedish, you can find more information on the Learning Swedish page.
Nomination and application
To apply as an exchange student at Chalmers, you must first be nominated by your home university. In most cases this means applying for exchange studies through your home university. If you are unsure about the process, please contact your home university for guidance.
Once you have been nominated, you will receive detailed instructions on how to complete the online application.
The application deadlines are:
- 1 May for the autumn semester or a full academic year
- 1 November for the spring semester
Admission results are typically announced around five weeks after the application deadline.
Practical information
Erasmus+ Internship – for prospective incoming trainees
If you are interested in an Erasmus+ internship at Chalmers, you should contact the department relevant to your subject area to explore internship opportunities. You will need to find a suitable supervisor within the department, as all internship arrangements are handled directly by the department.
Please note that interns are not considered students at Chalmers. This means that internship participants:
- Do not receive ECTS credits for the internship
- Cannot join the Students’ Union or access student discounts
- Are not covered by Kammarkollegiet’s student insurance
- Are not eligible to apply for student housing
Information about Chalmers departments is available here: Departments at Chalmers University of Technology
All internship documentation must be handled and signed by the department. Chalmers cannot sign online learning agreements for incoming interns.
Information about outgoing exchange studies
Exchange studies and international opportunities
Already a Chalmers student and want to study abroad? Find information here about available exchange opportunities and how to apply for studies at partner universities.
