International office | |
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Address: | Chalmers International Mobility Chalmers University of Technology Eklandagatan 86, entrance floor SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden |
Website | |
Chalmers student portal | https://student.portal.chalmers.se/en/chalmersstudies/incomingexchange/Pages/default.aspx |
Erasmus Code | S GOTEBOR02 |
Contact person (France, Hong Kong, India, Nordic countries) | Ms Karolina Strandsäter |
Application & Nomination | |
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Application Procedure | Submit an online application by using the following link https://cth.moveon4.de/form/54d8c9710f9d308b01000005/eng *Please note that the application system will only be open between 1st of April–1st of May and 1st October –1st November. |
Application Deadline | Autumn Semester or entire year: 1st May Spring Semester: 1st November Please note that no late applications will be considered! |
Nomination | The partner university nominates students for the upcoming exchange semester or year. Nominations should be sent by email to the coordinator in charge at Chalmers. The nomination e-mail should state the name and e-mail address of the student as well as the field of study and number of years of previous studies. Upon nomination, the student is welcome to submit the application in MoveOn. |
Learning Agreement
Learning agreements are normally only used for ERASMUS students.
If a student’s home university requires a Learning Agreement signed by Chalmers before the beginning of the exchange; please send the Learning Agreement directly to the student’s coordinator at Chalmers.
Students who are required to hand in a Learning Agreement to the home university after having started the exchange at Chalmers, should bring it with them and have it signed by the coordinator at Chalmers after arrival.
Schedule
The schedule for autumn semester will be published in the middle of June and for the spring semesterin the beginning of December. Please check the course schedules so that there are no clashes between the courses. At Chalmers, the schedules are organized in blocks. All courses you choose should be in different blocks to avoidcolliding lectures. A block which contain a + means teaching outside of that block might occur.
Detailed schedules with lecture rooms etc can be found on the following link:
https://cloud.timeedit.net/chalmers/web/public/ri1Q5008.html
(Please note that some courses are not scheduled in the system –for further information contact the coordinator in charge or the examiner for the course).
Master’s Thesis / Project
Exchange students are recommended to take courses while studying at Chalmers. The possibilities of doing project work or write master’s theses at Chalmers are limited and depends on the department. Some departments have the capacity to supervise exchange students while others do not. Students with the intention of doing project work or write a master’s thesis should contact Chalmers International Mobility at:studentexchange@chalmers.se
Academic Information | |
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Semester Dates Academic year 2021/2022 | Autumn term: August 29, 2022-January 16, 2023 Spring term: January 16, 2022-June 4, 2023 Link to detailed academic year: https://student.portal.chalmers.se/en/chalmersstudies/Pages/ |
Study periods / Quarters | Each semester at Chalmers is divided into two study periods(quarters)which both end with one examination week. Study period 1 and 2 belong to the autumn semester and study period 3 and 4 belong to the spring semester. |
Credits/ grades | 1 credit at Chalmers corresponds to 1ECTS. Full-time studies correspond to 30 credits per semester. Chalmers expects exchange students to study full time, which means 2 courses of 7.5 credits each study period and 4 courses per semester. Please note that some courses use other examination than written exams. Some courses may run over more than one study period. At Chalmers two different grading scales are used. Information on which of them is used is written on the infor-mation page of the course: U, 3, 4, 5 (U = fail, 5 = top grade) Or U or G where U = fail(“underkänd”), G = pass(“godkänd”) ECTS grades are not used at Chalmers. |
Courses (modules) | Complete course and programme catalogues in Swedish and English are available online at:https://student.portal.chalmers.se/en/chalmersstudies/courseinform Please make sure to choose the correct academic yearwhen searching for courses. Courses and programmes may be searched out using different criteria, for example study level, department, language of instruction. The entry requirements describe the previous knowledge you need for studyingthe course.Therequirements are stated in the syllabus for each course. Please note that not all courses are available to exchange students. You should select two courses (15 credits) for each study period(full time studies). The courses should be in different schedule blocks. Also make sure the courses you select are in English (unless you speak Swedish) and open for exchange students. The course selection can be modified after you arrive to Chalmers, if open seats are available. |
Courses in architecture | The master programmes in architecture have a different semester structure, and a separate course selection pro-cess. Exchange students in architecture will receive detailed information about the course selection process, when you are admitted for exchange studies at Chalmers. The autumn semester comprises: One mandatory course (7.5 credits) and one elective design studio (22.5 cred-its). The mandatory course will be shown in MoveOn, when you are filling in the application form. The spring semester comprises: Two elective courses (4.5 credits + 3.0 credits) and one elective design studio (22.5 credits) All elective courses and design studios have a limited number of places. It is not possible to guarantee a place in any specific course or design studio, except for the mandatory course in the autumn semester. Chalmers master’s students have priority over exchange students in the selection. |
Language Proficiency | All courses on master level at Chalmersare taught in English. A very good knowledge of the English language is therefore required to successfully pursue the studies.No official language proficiency certificate is required for exchange students. Swedish language classes are not offered at Chalmers,but students can turn to Folkuniversitetet,which is a private college in the city centre of Gothenburg where students can take Swedish classes on different levels with a student discount. http://www.folkuniversitetet.se/In-English/Swedish-courses/swedish_goteborg/ |
Academic Transcript | Chalmers strives to contribute to a sustainable environment and for this reason we have decided not to provide our partner universities with an official Transcript of records in paper.Students should generate themselves an official electronic Transcript of recordsfrom the Student Portal when all thecourses have been reported. At the bottomof each transcript there isa verification code and a link to the system where it is possible to validate the transcript. |
Support for students with special needs
Individual study support is given to all students with disabilities and special needs. The special needs could be physical, psychological, neuropsychiatric or dyslexia. The needs must be permanent, and you must show a certificate of your needs. For disabilities that require large resources and planning of support, contact the disability coordinator well in advance of the start of the study. For more information, please visit:
https://student.portal.chalmers.se/en/chalmersstudies/disabilities/Pages/contact–disabilities.aspx
Arrival and Enrolment
Chalmers welcomes incoming exchange students with an official reception at the beginning of each semester. In addition to this, Chalmers International Reception Committee (CIRC) arranges several activities throughout the semesters. More information about CIRC can be found at their website, http://www.circ.chalmers.se/
The exact date and time for exchange students’ reception and enrolment at Chalmers will be communicated in the Welcome letter. Normally there are welcome activities the week before the term starts.
Please note: We hope that the Welcome Reception can be conducted in a normal way. However, if the Covid-19 Pandemic is still going on in August 2022, the Welcome Reception will be adjusted into more digital events.
Accommodation & Costs of Living | |
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Accommodation | The city of Gothenburg is a popular place to study which means that there is a very high demand for rooms and apartments. Please read the information about housing on our website carefully: More information regarding housing will be sent to the students in the Welcome Letter. |
Estimated Costs of Livingper month(in €) | Student dormitories:€320-550 Private apartments: € 400-600 Food/meals: €170-250 Public transportation, i.e. Västtrafik, €60 (student price) Academic expenses €40-100 per study period (depending on type of course) Personal expenses €150 (depending on individual needs) Student Union fee, Approx. €25-30 € per semester |
Visa & Insurance & Bank account | |
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Visa requirements and residence permits | Entry regulations: Citizens from countries outside of the EU need to check with the Swedish Migration Board whether they need a Visa or not. The incoming student is responsible for obtaining the Visa on time and any costs associated. Information about The Swedish Migration Board can be found at: http://www.migrationsver-ket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-in- Apply for your permit of residence online. Submit the following documents: • a copy of your passport • a letter of acceptance showing that you have been admitted to full-time studies. • copy of the document that proves that you have comprehensive health insurance that is valid in Sweden • a bankstatement showing that you have your own funds to support yourself. The bank statement should be recent and in English. You could also providedocuments verifying that you have been awarded a scholarship, study grant or some other financial aid.When applying for a residence permit you will be requested to pay a fee of SEK 1,500.Please allow for at least 10 weeks for the issuing of your resident permit. |
Insurance | All incoming exchange students are fully insured during school hours and during travel to and from the location where the school hours are spent. Furthermore, the insurance covers medical expenses and accident cover 24 hours a day in Sweden and a small property cover(the deductible for property cover is SEK 1500).The name of the insurance is Kammarkollegiet Student In. For details please visit: https://www.kammarkollegiet.se/en-gelska/start/all-services/insurance- for-foreign-visitors/student-insurance/exchange-students-in-sweden Citizens of a Nordic country, EU/EEA country, Switzerland, or other country that has a convention regarding medical benefits, must bring an EUHealth Insurancecard or similar from their home country for the insurance to apply. |
Bank Account | For international students it is advisable but not required to open a bank account.The Swedish bank SEB will accept international students with temporary residence permits as clients: https://student.portal.chalmers.se/en/studentlife/Pages/Bank- All major credit cards (VISA, Master-Card etc.) are accepted widely in Gothenburg and Sweden. Some shops, restaurants etc. do not accept cash, only credit cards. |
Miscellaneous | |
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Student Union | As a student at Chalmers it is mandatory to be a member of the Student Union. They represent the students andare working with questions concerning the quality of the education, social activities and labour market questions. They also arrange parties, social activities,music and sports events. Please visit the homepage of the Student Union to findout more about its activities: https://chalmersstudentkar.se/ |
Transportation | The public transportation in Gothenburg is efficient and safe. Buses and trams are run by Västtrafik and tickets have tobebought in advance or through sms. Information and timetables for trams and buses in the Gothenburg area can be found on Västtrafik’shomepage: A newself-service bike rental systemhas startedin Gothenburgduring the Spring 2020. More information: |
Climate | Gothenburg is situated on a northernlatitude,but the temperatures are still rather mild because of the oceanic climate. During the summer, daylight extends 18 hours, but lasts only 6and a halfhoursin late December. Summers areusuallywarm and pleasant with temperatures ranging from 15-28°C. Winters are cold and windy with temperatures of around −5 to 7°C and it rarely drops below −10°C. Precipitation is regular but generally moderate throughout the year. Snow mainly occurs from December to March. Students are advised to bring warm clothes, water resistant shoes and umbrellas. Houses are generally very well heated in Sweden. |
Tourist Guide | The official guide to Gothenburg City: http://www.goteborg.com/en |
CoViD Guidelines | https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and- incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/visiting- |
FAQs
There is no permanent scholarship available for Chalmers. Each year different scholarships are made available depending on any new government - university tie ups that are formed during that period. Other university granted scholarships may be found in the forex section of their respective website. Some other external scholarships may be available and can be looked for on online platforms. IITD also floats details about some scholarships which may be helpful.
Sweden is generally more expensive than other parts of Europe, so it may become financially burdening. On an average, one spends about 4 lakhs for the entire exchange, excluding the IIT tuition fees that will have to be paid which amounts to around 17,000-20,000/Pm. Daily expenses, accommodation and way of living, if managed properly, may help in cutting down the total cost incurred.
Medium of instruction is English at Chalmers, however, most undergraduate courses are available in Swedish. Masters students prefer exchange with Chalmers as masters courses are mostly available in English giving them a wider variety of courses to choose from.
Getting some minor area or departmental specializations passed at IIT Delhi becomes slightly challenging especially in the case of Forex at Chalmers. So, one should plan accordingly beforehand.
Mostly exchange students take up Masters courses at Chalmers. However, unlike in our college, their courses are manageable and not very difficult to complete.
First, one should go through the Courses of Study to check whether overlapping departments and required courses are offered or not. Chalmers also offer courses department wise, and a large number of courses in the Electrical and Physics Department are available. OCs and HUL are very easy to get passed hence are preferred by the Forex students. DE is slightly difficult to get passed and only partial credits are passed depending on the content overlap. DCs passing process is very strict and it is very difficult to get these passed. In case of tutorials, generally 0.5 credits may be deducted while passing.
Before going to the university for forex, one has to choose their preferred courses from their respective Courses of Study and send a compiled list in an email to Chalmers. However, this list is very flexible and one may make changes in this list over there, like adding or removing the courses added on the basis of your preference.
*The answers are based on the experience of students who visited the university in past and are subject to change in future.