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Technological University of Chalmers
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On exchange in Sweden
The land of endless forests, elks, Northern lights, Abba, kötbullar and cinnamon rolls!
Costs
- Living: ± 2% lower than in Belgium
- Rent: ± 2% higher than in Belgium
- More info here.
Did you know?
Fika is Swedish for a coffee and cake break, but really it is much more than that. Fika is a social phenomenon, a legitimate reason to set aside a moment for quality time. It’s all about slowing down and finding time for friends and colleagues.

University portrait
Situated in Gothenburg, Sweden, Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and offers education in technology, science, shipping and architecture with a sustainable future as its global vision. Chalmers is well-known for providing an effective environment for innovation and has 13 departments. Graphene Flagship, an FET Flagship initiative by the European Commission, is coordinated by Chalmers.
Students at Chalmers
The Student Union
General information
Academic calendar
Important: this is a destination with an early start
The academic year is divided in 2 semester with exams after each period:
- Semester 1: September – January
- Semester 2: January – June
Language & requirements
Language of instruction:
- English and Swedish
Students have to provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Former exchange students
Curious about the experiences of former exchange students?
Contact
For specific questions about an exchange please contact the coordinator internationalisation of your study programme and/or the faculty coordinator internationalisation.