We are very glad that you have chosen to spend an exchange semester or year at our university. Every year we are welcoming around 600 incoming exchange students from all over the world, and we are dedicated to doing our best to make your stay at Chalmers as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.
Orientation
We want to make sure you get a good start to your studies at Chalmers which is why we invite all incoming exchange students to join the reception held for new students. Participation in our receptions are voluntary and highly recommended. They are an opportunity to make new friends, get to know your fellow students, kick-start your studies and feel at home, while having fun. By taking part of the reception, you will be assigned to a phadder group. Phadders are students who will help you with settling in at Chalmers and in Gothenburg.
Chalmers arranges a reception two times a year for our international students - one for those who arrive in January and one for those who arrive in August. In January it is smaller event, Orientation Day. In the autumn it is a larger event, Orientation week. Both events are arranged by Chalmers together with CIRC (Chalmers International Reception Committee). This is our common way to welcome all new students and help you into your life at Chalmers.
Dates and more information on the Orientation is found here
Practical information for new students
Prepare your studies at Chalmers. Below we have collected the practical information that you need to get started with your time of study at Chalmers in the best way. The information below applies for you who are an incoming exchange student.
Before arriving for your exchange
When you have arrived
Once again, you are very welcome to Chalmers and we hope that you are going to have a nice time in Gothenburg!
Your computer account at Chalmers is valid for 6 months after you have finished your studies at Chalmers. Please note that when these 6 months have passed, you as an incoming exchange student have been assigned an international coordinator at Chalmers who can help you with academic and practical matters during your semester(s). If there are any questions you are most welcome to contact us.
Contact details to your coordinator