Applying for exchange studies requires a bit of planning. Applications for exchange studies are submitted through the system MoveOn which is open during two different application periods depending on whether you are applying for an exchange within or outside Europe. Here you can find information on how and when to apply.
How to apply for exchange studies
Application periods
The application is open during different periods depending on which program you are applying for.
- Global Exchange (outside Europe) and the GE3 exchange program:
1 november - 1 december
(If 1 December falls on a public holiday or weekend, the application closes the next weekday.) - Erasmus+ (within Europe)
15 January - 15 February
(If 1 December falls on a public holiday or weekend, the application closes the next weekday.) - UNITECH
1 October - 5 February
How to apply
Exchange studies applications (Global Exchange and Erasmus+) are submitted through the MoveOn system.
- Explore Chalmers partner universities
Begin by exploring which partner universities fit your program in the Search Portal. It is important that the universities you apply to offer courses that can be credited towards your studies. We recommend reading travel reports from previous students and contacting an international coordinator for guidance. - Create an account in MoveOn
Create an account and fill in the required information (only fields marked with a red asterisk are mandatory):
- Personal information
- Academic background
- Partner universities you are applying to (up to four options)
- Any attachments (e.g., portfolio for architecture students - see instructions under the “Rules and Selection” section below)
- Submit your application
When you have completed your application, click Submit.
Search portal - MoveOn
In the MoveOn Search Portal you can explore Chalmers partner universities and read travel reports from previous students.
Exchange studies application portal
In the application portal you submit your exchange study application for Global Exchange and Erasmus+.
Regulations and selection
Selection for exchange studies is based on grades. Here you can read about the rules for applying, the requirements that must be met and how the selection process for the different exchange programs works.
Study plan
The courses you take during your exchange should count towards your degree at Chalmers, so that your overall study period is not extended. Before your exchange, review your course selection with your program coordinator to ensure that the credits will be recognized upon your return.
Financial support
As an exchange student you receive financial support for your studies abroad. The amount you receive depends on your destination, but all students receive a grant either from Chalmers or through Erasmus+.
Within Erasmus+, you can also apply for additional funding if you have a documented disability, have children, or choose to travel sustainably. You can read more about extra funding from Erasmus+ here.
Studying abroad with a disability
Of course, students with a disability can participate in exchange studies. Contact the Educational Support Office to obtain an English translation of your Nais notice, which shows the support you have received at Chalmers. It is then up to the host institution to decide whether similar support can be provided during your exchange.
You can reach the Educational Support Office by email: pedagogisktstod@chalmers.se