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Chalmers University of Technology

Sweden

Address: Chalmersplatsen 4, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden

Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Sustainable Energy

Chalmers University of Technology, founded in 1829, is a leading Swedish university in technology and natural sciences. It is located in Gothenburg and is known for its strong focus on research, education, and innovation, with close collaborations with industry and society. The university is a private foundation, which gives it a unique level of autonomy.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnologies, Robotics, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, Transportations

Status:

Private

Partnerships:

Chalmers has extensive collaborations with both local and international companies, including Volvo, Ericsson, and SKF. It is also a member of several international university networks, such as the Nordic Five Tech and the CESAER network. The university actively promotes entrepreneurship through its Chalmers Ventures incubator.

Research:

Chalmers’ research is focused on solving global challenges in areas such as energy, health, and sustainable development. Key research areas include materials science, nanotechnology, ICT, and life science. The university has several world-class research centers, including the Graphene Centre and the Wallenberg Wood Science Center.

Famous Alumnis:

Gustaf Dalén, Leif Östling, Martin Lorentzon

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

3600

Current students***:

11000

Foreign students***:

20%

Cumulative former students***:

80000

Pros

Strong industry connections and a focus on entrepreneurship, a high level of research funding, and a vibrant campus life with a strong student union.

Cons

The university can be perceived as being heavily focused on engineering, with less emphasis on other scientific disciplines. The campus is located outside the city center, which may not be ideal for all students.

Best For

Students interested in a research-oriented technical education with strong ties to industry and a focus on entrepreneurship.

Innovation, Materials Science, Nanotechnologies, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices, Sustainable Product Design

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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:

known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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