The master's programmes at Chalmers will become more agile and adaptable to meet the rapidly changing needs of society. At the moment, a development work is being carried out jointly by the university and the Chalmers Student Union.
The aim is to develop a new model, that allows for faster and easier addition or removal of content, enabling Chalmers to offer master’s level education at the forefront of technological development. It will also make it easier for students to make informed choices about their education, ensuring that their study time equips them with the skills and competencies demanded by society and attractive employers.
Clearer pathways for students
“We want to provide students with clearer guidance and greater freedom of choice in their master’s studies,” says Vice President Jörgen Blennow. “There should be room for both large, broad subject areas and smaller, niche ones. This will also give students the opportunity to make conscious and well-structured choices for their continued education and career.”
Broader programmes and more elective options
In the new structure, slightly broader master’s programmes will be combined with a range of specialisations that can change over time according to needs. The university will also offer students to develop complementary skills in other areas. Plans include offering so-called minors, course packages that can be taken within the framework of all master’s programmes. These could include subjects such as programming, AI, sports technology, or entrepreneurship and innovation.
The Student Union is involved all the way
“That Chalmers’ master’s programmes maintain high quality and develop in line with the needs of society and industry is very important for current and future students,” says Jacob Bengtsson, Educational Officer at the Student Union. “We have representatives from the Student Union involved throughout the development work, both from the union management team and from the various educational areas.”
Timeline
The goal is that some of the new programmes will be launched in autumn 2026 and the remaining programmes in autumn 2027. The President’s decisions for this are planned for May 2025 and March 2026, respectively.
No change for studies already underway
Students who have started studies in existing master’s programmes will be able to complete their education as planned. If necessary, for example after a longer study break, individual study plans will be set up to guide students towards the degree they planned to obtain.
Contact persons
- Advisor, Office of the President
- Vice President, Education