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What Chalmers University of Technology is all about
Chalmers University of Technology is a highly progressive university situated in Gothenburg, Sweden. From this beautiful and dynamic place in the world the university has become known locally and globally for education, research and innovation with a wide range of applications. The academic environment at the university stems from a close relationship with the industry and society, as an effort to internationalize education and achieve higher standards of teaching and research.

Chalmers is ranked number 37 in the world on QS Electrical Engineering list. We rank within 51-100 on QS Mechanical Engineering and Physics & Astronomy list and placed within the 52-75 brackets on Shanghai Jiao Tong's Academic Ranking (Engineering/Tech/Comp. Sc. list).

Founded in 1829, the university was inaugurated due to a large donation by William Chalmers. The university has about 11000 students and 2500 employees.
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Calendar & fees

Estimated Calendar & fees (Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board): 25,000.00 (Euro)
Award scholarships? Yes
Is there financial assistance available for this program? No

Main Campus Location of this program

Institution Name: Chalmers University of Technology
Address: Chalmersplatsen - (Maps)
Zip/Postal Code: 412 96 GOTHE
City/Location: LINDAS
Country: Sweden
State/Province: Sweden (General)
Telephone: +46 (0)31-772 10 00
Fax: +46 (0)31-772 10 00
About this program:
A few advantages with choosing Chalmers - Safe and open-minded environment - Colleagues from all over the world - Learning to work on a project basis together with others, under realistic conditions - Clear link to excellent research - Attractive, spacious study areas and computer labs, open 24 hours a day - Campuses close to the centre, with easy access to local transportation - Possiblity to get your own “phadder” – a student mentor from Chalmers International Reception Committee - One of Sweden’s best Student Unions that works for you Chalmers is one of Sweden’s largest and most highly acclaimed universities of technology. We are ranked number 76 in the world on QS Engineering and IT list and placed within the 52-75 bracket on Shanghai Jiao Tong’s Academic Ranking of World Universities Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences list (no. 1 in Sweden). We have about 11000 students and 2500 employees. Approximately 40 percent of Sweden’s graduate engineers and architects are educated at Chalmers.
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Foundation Year: 1829

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Degrees Offered

  • MS/MSc
  • PhD/DPhil

Fields of Study

  • Business & Management Studies
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Bio-medical Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Built Environment
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Information Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Materials Science
  • Architecture
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering (General)
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufact. Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering

Accommodation

  • Flat
  • Hostel
  • Student Residence

Our Location

Gothenburg is Sweden' s second largest city. It' s an attractive major city with a maritime atmosphere and within easy reach of outdoor activities in the rest of West Sweden.

Half of Scandinavia’s industries can be reached within a 300 km radius. There are a number of internationally famous companies in Göteborg, including Astra Zeneca, Ericsson, ESAB, Stora Enso, NobelPharma, Saab Ericsson Space, SKF, Stena Line, Hasselblad and Volvo.
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Miscellaneous Information

Closest airport: Landvetter Airport, City Airport
Airport pick-up service? No
Airport return service? No
Principal student nationalities represented at Chalmers University of Technology: Swedish
Library? Yes
Access to a computer or the internet? Yes
Cafeteria? Yes
Offer on-campus work opportunities? No
Disability Services:
  • Services for the hearing impaired
  • Services for the mobility impaired
  • Services for the visually impaired

Athletics:
  • Badminton (Men)
  • Baseball (Men and Women)
  • Basketball (Men and Women)
  • Dancing (Men and Women)
  • Diving (Men and Women)
  • Football (American) (Men and Women)
  • Golf (Men and Women)
  • Ice Hockey (Men and Women)
  • Indoor track (Men and Women)
  • Sailing (Men and Women)
  • Soccer (Women)
  • Squash (Men and Women)
  • Swimming (Men and Women)
  • Table tennis (Men and Women)
  • Tennis (Women)
  • Volleyball (Men and Women)

About your school

Student enrollment: Mid-size
School setting: Urban
Student diversity: Very diverse
Other school options:
  • Co-ed (men and women)

International Student Admissions

Selectivity: Very Selective (admits less than 1/3 of applicants)
Open admissions policy: No
Admissions rate: 40.00%
Testing requirements:
  • SAT I: Optional
  • ACT: Optional
  • SAT II/Achievement: Optional
  • ASSET: Optional
  • GMAT: Optional
  • GRE: Optional
  • LSAT: Optional
  • MCAT: Optional
  • DAT: Optional
English proficiency test: Required
Minimum TOEFL: 6.5 (with no part of the test below 5.5)
Minimum IELTS: (Internet based): 90 (with a minimum of 20 on the written part)
Graduation rate: 90.00%
Most popular areas of study:
  • Engineering & Technology

Useful Links

Price table: http://www.chalmers.se/en/education/fees-finance/Pages/default.aspx
Start dates: http://www.chalmers.se/en/education/application-admission/Pages/Key-dates.aspx

The Sievert Larsson Scholarship Fund within Friends of Chalmers


Type: Postgrad
This scholarship is: Full Tuition
Description: ​Two scholarships in total are awarded in 2012 to two selected Thai students based on excellent academic merits, which primarily includes academic excellence but also home university´s stature (including position on global ranking lists) and priority order of the application for Chalmers Master´s programmes.​

​100% of the tuition fees + living expenses (4 semesters / 2 year programme)

http://www.chalmers.se/en/education/fees-finance/Pages/scholarships.aspx
Gender: both
Scholarship offered to students that have the following citizenships:
  • Thai

​ ​Ericsson Scholarship in Communication Engineering


Type: Postgrad
This scholarship is: Full Tuition
Description: Two scholarships in total are awarded in 2012 to two selected students based on excellent academic merits, which primarily includes academic excellence but also home university´s stature (including position on global ranking lists) and priority order of the application for Chalmers Master´s programmes.​
​Field of Study: ​the Master's programme in Communication Engineering

http://www.chalmers.se/en/education/fees-finance/Pages/scholarships.aspx
Gender: both

​Avancez scholarships


Type: Postgrad
This scholarship is: Partial Tuition
Description: Chalmers will grant over 40 scholarships (in 2012) funded by the Chalmers foundation and these are available to all citizens from non-EU/EEA countries who are liable to pay tuition fees for Swedish university education.

The scholarship is generally awarded to students based on academic merits, which primarily includes academic excellence. Home university´s stature (including position on global ranking lists), priority order of the application for Chalmers Master´s programmes on www.universityadmissions.se as well as Chalmers ambition to promote diversity among international Master´s students is also taken into consideration.

A 75% reduction of the tuition fees (4 semesters / 2 year programme).

http://www.chalmers.se/en/education/fees-finance/Pages/scholarships.aspx
Gender: both

​IPOET scholarships


Type: Postgrad
This scholarship is: Partial Tuition
Description: Chalmers will grant over 40 Government scholarships (in 2012) funded by the International Programme Office for Education and Training (IPOET).
The scholarships are allocated and granted by Chalmers.

The IPOET scholarship is awarded primarily based on academic merits, with an emphasis on academic excellence.

A 75% reduction of the tuition fees (4 semesters / 2 year programme).

http://www.chalmers.se/en/education/fees-finance/Pages/scholarships.aspx
Gender: both

Volvo Cars’ scholarships for Chinese Master’s Students​


Type: Postgrad
This scholarship is: Full Tuition
Description: Volvo Cars offers a full scholarship for one Chinese student.

The following Master's programmes are eligible for the scholarship

Applied Mechanics
Automotive Engineering
Product Development
Interaction Design & Technologies
Software Engineering
Computer Systems & Networks
Systems, Controls & Mechatronics
Communication Engineering
Electric Power Engineering
Embedded Electronic System Design
Computer Science – algorithms, languages & logic


http://www.chalmers.se/en/education/fees-finance/Pages/scholarships.aspx
Gender: both
Scholarship offered to students that have the following citizenships:
  • Chinese

US Friends of Chalmers scholarship for US Master’s Students​


Type: Postgrad
This scholarship is: Partial Tuition
Description: One scholarship in total is awarded in 2012 to a student with US citizenship based on excellent academic merits, which primarily includes academic excellence but also home university´s stature and priority order of the application for Chalmers Master´s programs.

​Amount: 35 000 $ US in total (4 semesters / 2 year program).

http://www.chalmers.se/en/education/fees-finance/Pages/scholarships.aspx

Gender: both
Scholarship offered to students that have the following citizenships:
  • American

The Volvo Group Scholarship Programme for International Master’s Students


Type: Postgrad
This scholarship is: Full Tuition
Description: Four scholarships will be awarded in 2012 to citizens of the People's Republic of China and/or the Republic of India. The selection will be based on academic merits, which primarily includes the student’s academic achievement, but also the home university´s stature (including position on global ranking lists), and priority order of the application for Chalmers Master´s programmes.

Students applying to the following master's programmes are eligible for the Volvo Group scholarships:

Automotive Engineering
Computer Systems & Networks
Electric Power Engineering
Software Engineering


www.chalmers.se/en/education/fees-finance/Pages/scholarships.aspx
Gender: both
Scholarship offered to students that have the following citizenships:
  • Chinese
  • Indian