Are you interested in doing sport or developing technical solutions in sport? A wide range of activities and clubs ensures that there is something for everyone at Chalmers. With us, you can also combine your elite sports career with your studies.
Sports for everyone
You don’t have to be an elite athlete to do sports at Chalmers. The Student Union has a number of clubs offering sports at different levels, ranging from yoga and football to padel and rowing.
You also have the opportunity to climb indoors at Kopparbunken, train at the gym Fysiken at a discounted price or use the sports hall and our sauna on campus. If you want to be involved in developing the sports technology solutions of the future, you can choose to take courses in sports technology or write your master’s thesis on a sport you are interested in.
Try bouldering on campus
The old high-voltage lab Kopparbunken, located in the middle of the Johanneberg campus, has been converted into a climbing center run by the gym Fysiken. Here you can try both bouldering, climbing on low walls that are suitable for beginners, and rope climbing on higher walls for those who want more of a challenge. The climbing hall is just a few steps from the lecture halls and is a perfect way to combine exercise and socializing with other students right on campus.
Find out more about Klätterlabbet
Run the annual race
Did you know that Chalmers has its own running race, circling the campus every spring? Chalmersloppet suits both experienced runners and beginners and is open to Chalmers students, staff, and alumni. There are three different distances you can choose from: 3.14, 6.28, and 9.82 kilometres.
Combine elite sport with studies
If you are an elite athlete, you can plan for both a sports career and a professional career when you study at Chalmers. As a national sports student, you can tailor your studies so that you can compete and practice your sport at an elite level. For example, this might involve taking exams elsewhere or studying part-time so you can compete or attend sports camps. National sports students at Chalmers are active in a number of sports, including: sailing, handball, orienteering, athletics, floorball, cheerleading and field hockey.
As a national sports student, you will have access to benefits such as a free gym membership, dietary advice and sports injury support. You will also be invited to network meetings. Usually, we combine a lecture and a social activity when we meet.
Scholarships and student grants
As a national sports student within the framework of the National Sports University, you may be eligible for a scholarship from the Swedish Sports Confederation. Otherwise, the rules of the Swedish Board of Student Finance (CSN) for student grants apply.
Scholarships from the Swedish Sports Confederation (link to the website of the Swedish Sports Confederation)
Swedish Board of Student Finance (CSN – external page)
Get inspired by our national sports students
Cheerleaders chase world championship glory
Six national sports students from Chalmers are getting ready to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships.
