Applying for exchange studies

Before you apply

Choose a university

Start by exploring which partner universities match your study programme and academic goals in the Search Portal. Consider what country and study environment would suit you best. Make sure to check the university's academic calendar, as term dates often differ from the academic year at Chalmers, and ensure that you meet any specific language requirements.

Check the course selection

You are responsible for ensuring that the host university offers a sufficient and relevant course selection during the semester you plan to study abroad. Review the university’s course catalogue to make sure that:

• the courses are offered during the correct semester,

• the courses match the appropriate academic level for your degree,

• the courses can be transferred and credited toward your programme at Chalmers (you will review and confirm this with your Director of Studies).

Tip: The latest course catalogue for the upcoming academic year is often published late. You may need to refer to the previous year’s course offerings to get an idea of what is usually available. Reading travel reports from previous exchange students in the Search Portal is also a great way to learn more about the courses and student life.

Eligibility and requirements

To be eligible for an exchange, your application must be complete and submitted on time. You must be actively registered on your study programme (or have an approved leave of absence) at the time of application. Furthermore, you must have room in your curriculum to credit 30 credits (hp) per semester during your exchange without extending your total duration of study.

Please note: All courses required to meet the eligibility criteria must be fully reported in Ladok by the application deadline.

Important

This page is a summary. If you would like to read all the details, conditions, and exceptions regarding eligibility and selection, please review Chalmers' official regulations for exchange studies below.

Important dates and application periods

The application portal opens at 00:00 on the first day and closes at 23:59 on the final day. If the application deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday, the portal will close on the following business day.

Global Exchange and Global E3: 1 November – 1 December

Erasmus+, ENHANCE, and Nordic 5 Tech: 15 January – 15 February

UNITECH International: 1 October – 5 February (Applications for UNITECH are submitted separately via the UNITECH International website. Read more on the page Work placements and international experience.

How to apply

Here are the steps on how to submit your application in MoveOn for Global Exchange and Erasmus+.

Selection and notification of admission

Allocation of exchange seats

If there are more eligible applicants than available places at a specific university, a selection is made based on the students' merit rating. The merit rating is calculated using the grades of completed courses registered in Ladok at the time of application.

In the event of identical merit ratings, places are allocated by drawing lots, taking into account how you ranked your choices. Students who have already accepted an exchange place in a previous application round cannot be allocated a new place in competition with other applicants.

Detailed regulations and rules on how the merit rating is calculated can be found in the official regulations under the "Eligibility and requirements" section higher up on this page.

For Architecture students

For architecture exchanges, the selection is not determined by grades or a merit rating. Instead, the assessment is based entirely on the portfolio you upload with your application.

When will I receive my results?

The notification of admission and confirmation of eligibility are usually sent out via email a few weeks after the application period has closed.