Chalmers University of Technology

International Rankings: Chalmers University of Technology is ranked 132 in the world on QS 2015 and is also among the top 100 universities on some of QS subject specific ranking lists; Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The university has a large network within the industry and its high-end laboratories are open 24 hours, providing cutting-edge facilities for learning and research. We are ranked #2 in the world on the Leiden Ranking list for proportion of publications with industrial collaboration. Academic structure: Chalmers University of Technology has a safe and open-minded environment with two campuses, 17 departments, 200 research groups and 11 000 students where about 70 nationalities are represented. With teachers and students from various cultural backgrounds, the whole experience is designed to broaden your horizons and provide access to a greater network. At Chalmers, you’ll learn to think independently, and to meet future challenges with the help of engineering methods. We encourage your creativity and believe in the necessity of free thinking, so that you can be sure that you are able to test your own ideas for real. To facilitate an open environment and a close cooperation between students and teachers we pursue a truly informal atmosphere making access to staff and research very easy. All programmes are taught in English and are open to applicants from around the world. Through project-based assignments, we provide hands-on experience of working with others in multicultural teams in everything from planning and organizing, to meeting deadlines and presenting results. Through these projects you also learn to apply your theoretical knowledge to tackle complex problems – a necessary approach to real-life situations. Unique aspects: International students rate Chalmers learning as number 1 in Europe. According to the International Student Barometer, international students at Chalmers are very satisfied with the lecturer’s knowledge, course content and organization, and their use of feedback in teaching. Student Union at Chalmers also receives the highest rating. The results of the Swedish Higher Education Authority inspection of Swedish technology and engineering degrees have now been published. Chalmers stands out in the evaluation, with 16 of 45 degrees being classed as very high quality. None of its professional engineering degrees were adjudged to be of unsatisfactory quality.