Chalmers Tech Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Chalmers University of Technology is a private research university located in Gothenburg, Sweden. The university was named after William Chalmers, director of Swedish East India Company. Chalmers is a member of the European University Association and the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER). The Chalmers is famous for its research and education in Engineering, Technology, and Architecture. The university’s research infrastructure includes real and virtual advanced labs, computer capacity, and large-scale research facilities.

The university has more than 60,000 alumni worldwide. The notable alumni of the university include Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, known as PewDiePie (famous Youtuber in the world), Gert Wingardh (architect), Christopher Ahlberg (computer scientist), Linn Berggren (artist), Sigfrid Edstrom (director of ASEA), Harald Hammarstrom (linguist), Abraham Langlet (chemist), Margit Hall (first female architect in Sweden), Semir Mahjoub (businessman), Leif Oberg (CEO of Scania AB), and many others.

Courses Offered

 

What all courses are available to international students?

 

The Chalmers University of Technology offers 30 bachelor's programmes and over 40 master’s programmes. The Chalmers has eight Areas of Advance which are as follows:

 

Eligibility & Documents Required

 

What are the eligibility requirements?

 

The Chalmers University of Technology has set some standard eligibility requirements for international students based on their performance and academic excellence. Indian students must meet the following requirements:

• Higher Secondary Certificate Examination
• Intermediate Examination Certificate
• All India Senior School Certificate Examination
• Pre-University Education Certificate
• Indian School Certificate (ISC)
• Certificate of Vocational Education (CVE)
• Polytechnic Diploma/Diploma Examination Certificate

The candidates need to submit their upper secondary Examination Certificate with a Statement of Marks issued by a nationally recognised board (certificates issued by the school will not be accepted)

The eligibility requirements for undergraduate and graduate students are as follows:

• Age – 18 years or above
• English Language Proficiency Requirements:

English Proficiency Requirements	For Undergraduate Courses
IELTS Academic	For English 7 – 7.0 or above For English 6 – 6.5 or above
TOEFL iBT	For English 7 – 100 or above For English 6 – 90 or above
TOEFL PBT	For English 7 – 600 or above For English 6 – 575 or above
PTE	For English 7 – 68 or above For English 6 – 62 or above
ESOL	For English 7 – C2 Proficiency (CPE), 200 scores or above For English 6 – C1 Advanced (CAE), Level C1, 180 scores or above
English Proficiency Requirements		For Postgraduate Courses
IELTS Academic		For English 7 – 7.0 or above For English 6 – 6.5 or above
TOEFL iBT		For English 7 – 100 or above For English 6 – 90 or above
TOEFL PBT		For English 7 – 600 or above For English 6 – 575 or above
PTE		For English 7 – 68 or above For English 6 – 62 or above
ESOL		For English 7 – C2 Proficiency (CPE), 200 scores or above For English 6 – C1 Advanced (CAE), Level C1, 180 scores or above

The Chalmers University of Technology does not accept IELTS Indicators or IELTS General Training.

Note: These are general requirements. For programme-specific details, please visit the exact course page on the university website.

 

What all documents are required for the application?

 

International students must submit standard documents for secondary and post-secondary studies. Students can submit the documents either in Swedish or English. If the original documents are in another language, then translate the documents in the required language. The standard documents required for undergraduate and graduate students are as follows:

Documents for Undergraduate Students:

• Offer letter
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• High school transcripts
• Certificate and diplomas from university studies
• Specific entry requirements, if any
• Passport or visa, if available
• School reports
• Citizenship documents
• Curriculum vitae

Documents for Graduate Students:

• Transcripts of completed courses and grades
• High school proof and course list
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• Certificate and diplomas from university studies
• Specific entry requirements, if any
• Passport or visa, if available
• School reports
• Citizenship documents
• Curriculum vitae
• Project portfolio
• Letter of Intent (motivation)
• Work experience (optional)
• Letter of recommendation (optional)
• Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) (optional)

Note: These are general requirements. For programme-specific details, please visit the exact course page on the university website.

 

Application & Tuition Fees

 

Is there any application fees?

 

The international students are required to pay SEK 900 at the time of application. The application fee is non-refundable. It is an administrative fee. No scholarships offered by the university cover the application fee.

 

What is the fee structure of different courses available at the university?

 

The estimated fee structure of the Chalmers University of Technology per semester is as follows:

Source: Chalmers University of Technology

Note: Fee is subject to change with progressive years. We encourage our students to visit the university’s official website for the exact and latest information.

 

Scholarships & Financial Aid

 

Is there any scholarship or financial aid available for international students?

 

The university offers several scholarships to international students administered studying at bachelor's and master's level courses at the university. The scholarships offered by the university include the Avancez Scholarships, The IPOET Scholarship, The Sievert Larsson Scholarship Fund, etc. All the students who are good in academics and need financial help can apply for scholarships. The scholarship department scrutinizes the applications and selects the students.

The scholarships are awarded based on financial need and merit scores. The amount of scholarships varies from departments and the merit scores of the students. It ranges from SEK 8,500 to SEK 280,000 per year.

How to Apply?

Students can apply for scholarships along with their admission application. Apply for bachelors’ or master’s programmes, rank your programmes, and make sure that you meet the scholarship requirements. Submit your application.

Eligibility Criteria for International Students

•        Students must be enrolled in the university’s degree programme
•        Enrolled in a degree programme for more than one year
•        Have a legal study permit

Some master’s programmes require different eligibility criteria. Students can check the master’s studies webpage.

Deadline: International students can apply for scholarships between November 17 and January 18 every year. Students must apply a year in advance. In case you miss your deadlines, you can apply for next year. For more details, students can check the scholarship webpage of the university.

 

Admission Process

 

When do the admissions start?

 

The Chalmers University of Technology has two rounds of undergraduate and postgraduate admissions for the Spring and Autumn semester. The deadlines and opening dates of admissions for both Spring and Autumn semesters are as follows:

Programmes and Intakes	Opening Dates	Deadlines
Autumn Semester
Master’s first admission round	Mid-October	Mid-January
Bachelor’s first admission round	Mid-October	Mid-January
Bachelor’s + Master’s second admission round	Mid-March	Mid-April
Spring Semester
Master’s first admission round	Early-June	Mid-August
Bachelor’s first admission round	Early-June	Mid-August
Bachelor’s + Master’s second admission round	Mid-September	Mid-October

Note: Deadlines are subject to change with progressive years. We encourage our students to visit the university’s official website for the exact and latest information.

 

What are the steps to the application process?

 

International students can apply to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the Chalmers University of Technology via the university's admission portal.

The step-by-step procedure is as follows:

Step 1 – Visit the portal link at www.universityadmissions.se/intl/login and reach the window below:

Step 2 – Create an account. If you are an existing user, simply log in and if you are a new user, create an account using your email address. If you have an eduID, you can log in using the ID number. Fill in all the details, like name, phone number, address, citizenship details, gender, etc.

Step 3 – Once, the account gets set up, you can start your admission application.

Step 4 – You can search for bachelor’s or master’s programmes and add the courses to your list. You can apply for a maximum of four courses.

Step 5 - After selecting the courses, review and submit your application.

Next, wait for the results.

 

When will I hear from the university after I submit my application?

 

Students might hear back from the university within 4-6 weeks. In some cases, it might take longer as all the applications will be scrutinized with the university's norms and policies. Students will receive an email regarding their selection. Candidates can also check their application on the university's website by logging into their application webpage.

 

Student Diversity & Preferred Profile

 

What are the chances to get into this university? What is the acceptance rate?

 

The acceptance rate for international students at the university ranges between 80% and 90%. The Chalmers University of Technology is considered the best university in Sweden. The university is moderately selective with its students. Students with good academic performance can easily get into the university. Students with above-average scores in English Proficiency Tests would easily qualify the admission criteria. They have to be at the top of their class with exceptional scores for easy admission.

 

How many international students are studying at the university?

 

The university has approximately 10,000 students from over 80 countries, studying at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. The international population totals up to 24%.

Source: Chalmers University of Technology

 

Part Time Work While Studying

 

Can I work while studying here?

 

Students can work on and off-campus while pursuing their study programme. If students have a valid study permit, they are allowed to work. The Chalmers University of Technology allows students to work on and off-campus:

1. On-campus

The international students are allowed to work on-campus if they are enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme. Students are allowed to work for 40 hours on a university project, full-time work employment on-campus. Students can volunteer to work in the university's research programme as a part-time job.

2. Off-campus

Students are allowed to work only for 20 hours off-campus while studying. Students can check local job listings on online websites, like LinkedIn, Indeed, or newspapers or magazines.

The university provides Erasmus Traineeship to the students who are interested in completing a traineeship in Europe. Students can complete the traineeship in several research centers, organisations, and big companies. International students can apply for scholarships/traineeship any time of the year, except between Jul and Aug. Interested students can apply within 30 days before the starting date of a traineeship.

Students can apply for both part-time and full-time on-campus internships. The university offers Research, Science, and Engineering internships to international students.

Eligibility:

International students must have a –

• SIN number
• Valid study permit
• Enrolled in a study programme for more than a year
• Started the study course

Candidates can apply for a student visa in Sweden. The required documents are:

• Valid passport
• Admission in a full-time university degree
• Paid tuition fee
• Account statement
• Applied for health insurance in Sweden, if the duration of stay is less than a year

Students have to fill in an online application form at Swedish Migration Agency Portal to apply for a visa. Enter the required information and provide necessary documents. The process will take 3-4 months. The fee for the visa process is SEK 1,500.

Note: For more details on work opportunities, students can check the university’s career website.

 

Campuses & Accommodation

 

How many colleges and campuses does the university have?

 

The Chalmers University of Technology operates from its two campuses, viz.

Campus Johanneberg is the closest and has the majority of the students with 8,500 out of 10,000. Campus Lindholmen is located at the Port of Gothenburg and has the remaining 1,500 students.

The university also has an Onsala Space Observatory, 45 km south of Gothenburg, and a Swedish facility for Radio Astronomy.

 

Is on-campus housing available? How much does it cost?

 

Gothenburg is famous for its study and universities. However, it is difficult to find housing accommodations for the students. On-campus housing is not available. The Chalmers University of Technology offers off-campus housing accommodations to the students. The university has agreements with the student housing agencies, like Chalmers Studentboastader and SGS Studentboastader. The annual housing cost of the university is SEK 68,200.

For private housing accommodations, students can check blocket.se, movetogothenburg.com, Sweden.se for private landlords' listings. Private landlord housing facilities include water, electricity, Wi-Fi, furniture, and heating. Students can find reasonable houses within an hour-long commute from the university. It costs around SEK 4,000 to SEK 6,500. The family rent for an apartment would cost around SEK 8,000 to SEK 12,000 per month.

Cost of Living	Monthly Rate (in SEK)
Accommodation	4,000 – 6,300
Food Cost	2,500
Telephone and Internet	400
Transportation	795
Clothing and Leisure	1,400
Insurance, Hygiene, and other expenses	1,000

Note: The expenses of the university might change depending upon the lifestyle of a student. For more details, students can refer to the university's housing webpage.

 

University Contact Information

 

Whom should I contact in case of any doubts?

 

International students can contact the university in case of any queries or doubts:

Address – Chalmers University of Technology, Chalmersplatsen 4, SE-412 96 Göteborg, Sweden

Website – www.chalmers.se

Telephone – +46 (0) 31-722