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Chalmers Bachelor admission at a glance
Chalmers teaches its Bachelor-level engineering programmes in Swedish: all the Bachelor programmes are conducted in Swedish, and applicants must prove formal knowledge of Swedish equivalent to upper secondary Swedish 3. For 2027 entry the application window closes on 15 April 2027 (programme pages, as of October 2026).
The English requirement is a separate gate: English 6/English Level 2 for every Bachelor applicant, which IELTS Academic 6.5 with no section below 5.5 meets. Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland pay tuition fees and an application fee of SEK 900.
Official starting points: Chalmers: Bachelor's studies and Chalmers: how to apply.
| Item | What Chalmers and University Admissions state |
|---|---|
| Language of teaching | Swedish |
| Swedish proof | Swedish 3/Swedish level 3 |
| Application opens | 15 March 2027 |
| Application deadline | 15 April 2027 |
| English | English 6/English Level 2; IELTS Academic 6.5, no section below 5.5 |
| Seat allocation, Datateknik | 81% grades, 19% Högskoleprov |
| Application fee (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) | SEK 900 |
| Channel | antagning.se |
Teaching language: Swedish, with English later in the programme
Chalmers offers around 30 Bachelor programmes in engineering, science, shipping and architecture, all taught in Swedish, so a Bachelor at Chalmers is a route for applicants who read Swedish, not an English-taught degree.
English enters later: the fifth semester is conducted in English and offers an exchange period abroad. The English-taught offer is at Master's level: two-year Master's programmes taught entirely in English.
What the programme pages list as language
The programme pages give the language as Swedish and English (for example Datateknik), while the English-language pages of Chalmers state that all Bachelor programmes and courses are taught in Swedish. Read both together: plan for Swedish and treat English as the language of parts of the programme. Source: Chalmers: Bachelor's studies.
Programmes with seats and length
The programmes below are examples taken from Chalmers' own programme pages; the largest of the four is Maskinteknik with 240 places.
The civil engineering programmes are five-year engineering programmes with a broad technical base in the first years. Programmes start once a year, in the autumn.
General entry requirements for foreign certificates
Every Bachelor applicant needs completed upper secondary (high school) education (post-16) and English at the level of Swedish English 6/English Level 2.
For applicants whose final school grades are from after 31 December 2009, there is also a mathematics requirement: courses equivalent to Swedish Mathematics 1a, 1b or 1c. On top of that, most programmes add specific entry requirements. Every Chalmers programme page names general entrance eligibility (grundläggande behörighet) as the base.
Source: University Admissions: Bachelor's requirements.
Mathematics, physics and chemistry for the engineering programmes
The engineering programmes ask for Mathematics 4/Mathematics E, Physics 2, Chemistry 1 and English 6, or the same subjects in the new level names.
The same subject list applies to Teknisk fysik and Maskinteknik. The architecture programme adds a social studies course: Mathematics 4/E, Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Social studies 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6.
Reading the equivalents for your school system
University Admissions notes that Mathematics 4 or 5 usually means you specialised in mathematics and that for Physics and Chemistry you usually must have specialised in the subject. The listed equivalents are estimates only. Source: University Admissions: Bachelor's requirements and Chalmers: Datateknik.
Proof of Swedish
Chalmers requires formal knowledge of Swedish equivalent to upper secondary Swedish 3/Swedish level 3 for its Bachelor programmes.
The same page states that fluency in Swedish or another Scandinavian language is required. Plan the Swedish proof early, because it is separate from the English test described below. Source: Chalmers: Bachelor's studies.
English tests accepted for English 6
University Admissions accepts IELTS Academic with an overall 6.5 and no section below 5.5 and TOEFL iBT with a total of 4.5 (scale 1-6) and no section below 4 for the English 6 requirement.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Overall 6.5, no section below 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT, newer results | Total 4.5 (scale 1-6), no section below 4 |
| TOEFL iBT, earlier results | Total 90, 20 in the written test |
| PTE Academic | 62 (writing 61) |
| Cambridge | C1 Advanced, overall 180 |
| Michigan | ECPE; ECCE does not meet the requirement |
Not every version counts: TOEFL ITP, MyBest, Institutional, Essentials and the 2017-2021 paper-delivered test are not accepted, and for IELTS only Academic, Online, UKVI (Academic) and One Skill Retake (Academic) count. IELTS results are valid for 2 years according to IELTS. Source: University Admissions: English language requirements.
English 6 without a test
You can meet the English requirement without a test through upper secondary studies in many countries or through earlier university studies.
Two university routes are listed: a degree with English as the main subject and 60 ECTS credits taught in English from an EU/EEA country, Switzerland or a listed English-speaking country. Check your country of study on the country page in the next chapter. Source: University Admissions: English language requirements.
Does your national certificate qualify?
University Admissions treats studies that give you general eligibility for university in your own country as most likely meeting the Swedish general eligibility.
The country pages list the common certificates, but other certificates such as vocational studies and older leaving certificates are also accepted. For IB, A-levels, AP, the Italian maturita, the French baccalaureat or the Polish matura, open your country on the University Admissions country instructions and compare the result with the subject list in the subject chapter.
Documentation of your earlier studies is part of the application: documentation of your previous studies is required to complete the application.
How applicants are ranked
Places go in merit order: eligible applicants are ranked from the highest merit rating to the lowest, on a scale from 10 to 22.5 built from your upper secondary grades.
For Datateknik, Teknisk fysik and Maskinteknik Chalmers allocates seats 81% by grades and 19% by Högskoleprov. For Teknisk fysik, this split happens after places taken through the Mathematics and Physics test group. Seat splits are shown on each programme page.
Applicants with the same kind of documents are compared with each other: applicants with the same type of qualifications compete in the same selection group, and some universities have separate selection groups for fee-paying students. Source: University Admissions: selection process.
The Mathematics and Physics test
Besides grades and Högskoleprov, the Mathematics and Physics test is an additional way to compete for a place on Teknisk fysik.
The architecture programme also reserves a group: its split of 81% grades and 19% Högskoleprov applies after guaranteed places for the Mathematics and Physics test group. Details sit on the programme pages for Teknisk fysik and Arkitektur och teknik.
How competitive the programmes are
Chalmers publishes admission points for the last three years (2024 to 2026), and the points show the merit value of the last admitted person in a selection group.
Read them with care: Chalmers admits more eligible applicants than places, so its points can be lower than at a similar programme elsewhere without lower competition. The points shown are after the second selection. No fixed requirement exists: it is impossible to say what merit rating is required for a specific programme. Table: Chalmers: statistics and admission points.
Deadlines for 2027 entry
For the 2027 intake, applications to Chalmers programmes open on 15 March 2027 and close on 15 April 2027, according to the programme pages as of October 2026.
Deadlines run to midnight CET at the end of the day. International students are encouraged to use the first round; the second round is recommended only for EU/EEA students. If you need a residence permit, applying after 15 June means no tuition refund. Sources: University Admissions: key dates and Chalmers: tuition fees.
How to apply step by step
Chalmers programmes are applied for on antagning.se, where every programme page has a direct link.
- Check the subject list on the programme page and the Swedish and English proof (the chapters on subjects, Swedish and English tests).
- Apply through University Admissions within the window in the deadline chapter.
- Pay the SEK 900 application fee if you are a citizen of a country outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland.
- Upload the documentation of your previous studies.
- Read the admission offer on antagning.se; if you cannot start, deferral is possible in some cases.
Source: Chalmers: from application to admission and Chalmers: Från anmälan till antagning.
Application fee and tuition fee
A non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicant pays an application fee of SEK 900 and, once admitted, tuition: Chalmers states that programme fees apply to Bachelor's and Master's studies.
The Chalmers fee page lists amounts for Master's programmes; the Bachelor amount is not given there, and fees are set before each academic year and may differ between programmes. Ask Chalmers tuition fees for the figure of your programme before you apply.
The fee is paid once per semester of application, however many programmes you list, cannot be refunded and is paid by Visa or MasterCard online, or by bank transfer. Source: University Admissions: pay your application fee.
Who pays fees and who is exempt
The fee rule follows citizenship: citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland pay application and tuition fees, while citizens of an EU or EEA country or Switzerland pay none.
- A permanent Swedish residence permit, or a temporary permit for reasons other than studies, exempts you.
- A temporary residence permit for studies does not exempt you.
Chalmers adds: admission stays conditional until the first tuition fee is paid in full, and admission is revoked if you neither establish an exemption nor pay on time. Fee-paying students go through a mandatory ID and attendance check. Sources: University Admissions: who is required to pay fees and Chalmers: tuition fees.
Scholarships
The scholarships on the Chalmers fee-paying page are for prospective Master's students, not for Bachelor applicants.
For Master's applicants the Chalmers-administered scholarship window is late November 2026 until mid-January 2027. Bachelor applicants who pay tuition should confirm any funding with Chalmers admissions before applying. Source: Chalmers: scholarships for fee-paying students.
Living costs while you study
Chalmers publishes approximate monthly expenses for a student: SEK 14 360 to SEK 18 360 a month in total.
| Item | SEK per month |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | SEK 4000 to 8000 |
| Food and hygiene | SEK 4400 |
| Local travel pass, zone A | SEK 860 |
| Total, all items on the Chalmers list | SEK 14 360 to SEK 18 360 |
The total also counts home insurance, telephone and internet, course literature, and clothing and leisure. For a residence permit for studies, Chalmers cites the Swedish Migration Agency's requirement of SEK 10,656 per month for 13 months, and adds that living in Sweden costs more than that. Source: Chalmers: cost of living.
Who a Chalmers Bachelor suits: summary
A Chalmers Bachelor suits applicants who can study in Swedish, hold the subject profile of Mathematics 4, Physics 2 and Chemistry 1 and can meet the English 6 level.
- Teaching: Swedish, with the fifth semester in English.
- Window: closes 15 April 2027.
- Languages: Swedish 3 and English 6.
- Money: SEK 900 application fee for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Prefer an English-taught degree at Chalmers? Master's programmes are taught entirely in English. The next step is to open your programme page and the Chalmers application page.
Chalmers: frequently asked questions
Can I study a Bachelor at Chalmers in English?
Not as an English-taught degree. All the Bachelor programmes are conducted in Swedish, while the fifth semester is conducted in English. Master's level is different: programmes are taught entirely in English.
What is the Chalmers Bachelor application deadline for 2027?
The programme pages list 15 March 2027 as opening and 15 April 2027 as the closing date. Deadlines run to midnight CET.
Do I need Swedish to apply to Chalmers?
Yes. Chalmers requires formal knowledge of Swedish equivalent to upper secondary Swedish 3 for the Bachelor programmes.
Which English test does Chalmers accept?
For English 6: IELTS Academic overall 6.5, no section below 5.5; TOEFL iBT total 4.5 on the 1-6 scale, no section below 4 for newer results; PTE Academic 62.
Which school subjects do I need for the engineering programmes?
Mathematics 4/Mathematics E, Physics 2, Chemistry 1 and English 6. Architecture also lists Social studies 1b or 1a1+1a2.
How are Chalmers Bachelor places allocated?
For Datateknik, Teknisk fysik and Maskinteknik, 81% by grades and 19% by Högskoleprov. Applicants with the same kind of qualifications compete in the same selection group.
What is the Chalmers acceptance rate?
Chalmers does not state an acceptance rate on the pages this guide cites. It publishes admission points for the last three years (2024 to 2026), and the points show the merit value of the last admitted person in a selection group. Read them with care: Chalmers admits more eligible applicants than places, so its points can be lower than at a similar programme elsewhere without lower competition.
How much does it cost to apply?
Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland pay SEK 900 once per semester of application, and the fee cannot be refunded.
Do I pay tuition at Chalmers?
If you are a citizen outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland, yes: you must pay tuition fees unless an exemption applies. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens pay none. The fee page lists SEK 80,000 per semester for most Master's programmes in the current academic year; confirm the Bachelor figure with Chalmers.
Where these numbers come from
Official pages of Chalmers University of Technology, UCAS, gov.uk and the ranking publishers. Applicant reports, where shown, are self-reported and labelled.
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