Looking to gain international experience beyond a traditional exchange? Explore opportunities for internships, summer schools, and double degree programmes here.
Combine exchange studies, internship and leadership development
Unitech International
As a participant, you will have the opportunity to:
Study abroad at one of the network’s nine European partner universities.
Complete an internship at an international company.
Develop your leadership skills through personal coaching, workshops and networking activities.
The programme is aimed at third-year Master of Science in Engineering (civilingenjör) students at Chalmers. Participation takes place during your fourth year and gives you the opportunity to build an international network and gain experience of working in a global environment.
UNITECH collaborates with both universities and companies to create an international experience where the internship is connected to your studies. The internship lasts at least 12 weeks and can be carried out in many different countries.
To complete the programme, you must have obtained at least 30 credits within the exchange component.
Read more about UNITECH International
For full information about UNITECH International, the programme structure and the application process, please visit the Swedish version of this page.
Internship opportunities
Erasmus+ traineeship grant
Complete a traineeship abroad and receive financial support through the Erasmus+ traineeship grant. You can apply for funding for a traineeship at a company, organisation or research centre in Europe. A traineeship can also be carried out as part of your degree project, provided it is approved by your supervisor or examiner at Chalmers.
Quick facts
Traineeship period: minimum 60 days, up to 12 months
Location: eligible countries within Europe
Application: opens twice a year
Grant: approximately EUR 660–710 per month
You arrange your own traineeship placement
Application periods
Traineeship start period | Application period | Decision |
|---|---|---|
June - December | 15 February - 1 April | Beginning of May |
January - May | 15 August - 1 October | Beginning of November |
Find a traineeship placement
You are responsible for finding your own traineeship placement, so it is important to start planning well in advance.
You can complete your traineeship at, for example, a company, organisation, educational institution or research centre. Ideally, you should have a confirmed traineeship placement before submitting your application. If all details are not finalised by the application deadline, you can still submit your application and provide the remaining information later.
Please note that the Erasmus+ traineeship grant cannot be awarded retroactively. You must apply before your traineeship period begins.
How to apply
Where you can complete your traineeship
Your traineeship must be carried out in an eligible Erasmus+ country, and you must reside in the country throughout the entire traineeship period. It is not permitted to commute to your traineeship from Sweden or complete your traineeship in Sweden.
Grant and payment
The Erasmus+ traineeship grant is a financial contribution intended to help cover costs during your traineeship period. The grant is not intended to cover all expenses related to your stay abroad.
Additional support and insurance
Contact details and more information
For more information about Erasmus+ traineeships, visit the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) website.
If you are a Chalmers student and have questions about Erasmus+ traineeships, please contact erasmus@chalmers.se.
Local coordinator
- Director of Studies, Student and Education Office, Chalmers Operations Support
IAESTE traineeships
IAESTE offers paid traineeship opportunities within engineering and architecture in around 90 countries worldwide. Through IAESTE, you can gain international work experience, develop your professional skills and build an international network.
You can apply for:
Summer traineeships lasting 2–3 months
Longer traineeship periods lasting 4–12 months
Traineeships that can be combined with your degree project
Find a traineeship through IAESTE
Current traineeship opportunities are available in the IAESTE portal. You apply directly through the portal: IAESTE website
Start by creating an account in the portal. Once your account has been approved by IAESTE Chalmers, you will get access to available traineeship opportunities and can apply for the ones that match your interests.
New traineeship opportunities are published throughout the year. The largest number of opportunities is usually available between February and May, but new positions may be added at any time. You can have up to two active nominations at the same time.
Support during your traineeship period
The local IAESTE organisation at your destination will help you with practical matters, such as finding accommodation and connecting with other trainees through social activities.
You will also receive support with administrative matters, such as visa applications, work permits and opening a bank account.
If you have any questions, contact iaestesweden@chalmers.se
Short-term international opportunities
IDEA League Student Grant
The IDEA League Student Grant provides funding for a short research exchange at one of the IDEA League partner universities. The exchange can be carried out in connection with a traineeship or as part of your master’s thesis project, for example to collect data or conduct experiments related to your thesis.
The grant is intended to support a shorter research stay and is not meant to cover the full thesis project.
Important information
You must organise your planned stay at the partner university independently before applying for the grant.
A traineeship funded through the grant is not part of the Chalmers study plan, and no ECTS credits will be awarded for the traineeship period.
The IDEA League Student Grant cannot be combined with an Erasmus+ Traineeship Grant.
Application periods
1 March–1 April: for projects during the autumn semester
1 September–1 October: for projects during the spring semester
About IDEA League
The IDEA League is a network of five leading European universities of science and technology. The member universities are TU Delft, RWTH Aachen University, ETH Zurich, Politecnico di Milano and Chalmers University of Technology.
IDEA League coordinator at Chalmers
- Coordinator, Student and Education Office, Chalmers Operations Support
Summer schools
ENHANCE Summer and Winter Schools
Summer and Winter Schools within the ENHANCE alliance give students the opportunity to participate in short international programmes that address current technological, societal and environmental challenges, with a strong focus on sustainability and inclusiveness.
Read more about ENHANCE Summer and Winter Schools
IDEA League Summer Schools
IDEA League Summer Schools offer master's and doctoral students the opportunity to explore new topics within their field of study or research while developing their academic skills in an international environment.
The programmes bring together students from IDEA League partner universities to work on current challenges in areas such as sustainability, artificial intelligence and mobility.
Double master's degree
Collaboration with the University of Stuttgart, Germany
A double master's degree allows you to study at both Chalmers and a partner university and graduate with two master's degrees – one from each institution. This gives you international experience and may be an advantage if you wish to pursue a career in the country where you studied.
Double master's degree with the University of Stuttgart
Through Chalmers' partnership with the University of Stuttgart in Germany, you can earn a double master's degree. The programme normally consists of one year of study at Chalmers and one year at the partner university.
The following master's programmes participate in the collaboration:
Read more about the University of Stuttgart
How to apply
Apply directly to your Master's Programme Director at the end of the first semester of your master's programme.
After the application period, the Master's Programme Director selects and nominates students for the programme. If you are admitted, you may also apply for an Erasmus+ grant through Chalmers for the part of your studies completed at the partner university.
Nordic Five Tech
Through the Nordic Five Tech alliance, students in selected master's programmes can study part of their education at a Nordic partner university and graduate with a double master's degree.
The alliance includes Chalmers, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, NTNU (Norway), Aalto University (Finland) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The University of Iceland participates in one specific programme track.
You will normally study one year at Chalmers and one year at one of the partner universities. Please note that you cannot study at both Chalmers and KTH within the same programme.
Read more about Nordic Five Tech
Contact person for Double Master's degree and Nordic Five Tech
- Coordinator, Student and Education Office, Chalmers Operations Support
Research Internship in Tokyo – NII International Internship Program
The National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Tokyo, Japan, offers a funded research internship programme for master's and doctoral students from partner universities, including Chalmers University of Technology.
During the internship, you will work with leading researchers at NII on projects in informatics and related fields. Research stays range from 60 to 165 days, and participants receive financial support from NII to help cover living expenses during their stay.
Application process
1 April
1 October
Before applying, please review the programme information and eligibility requirements on the NII website and follow the application instructions provided in the PDF below.