What you need to do as a new student

Welcome to us at Chalmers. Congratulations on your decision to join us, we hope you will enjoy it. Students from all over the world study here in an international study environment. Below we have compiled important information that you need to get started with your time of study in the best possible way.

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Kajsa and Christian describe what you need to do to get started with your studies. If you are looking for specific information, click on the navigation bar at the top left of the screen to see the different topics covered. There you can click through the video or search for the information you are looking for.

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Checklist for new students

The information applies to all new students, regardless of whether you are starting a programme or a freestanding course.​

If you are an incoming exchange student, please go to the page Accepted incoming exchange student for more information.

By starting studies at Chalmers, you commit to follow and respect the school's Code of conduct.

After the admission decision

In this page you will find out what to do next and that admitted students must register online in Ladok to keep the place offer.

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Know Chalmers? Try Chalmers bingo

Get to know Chalmers, prepare for your studies, and see if you can get bingo!

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Welcome to Chalmers Servicecenter in the Student Union building!

Do you have a question and do not know where to turn? Welcome to visit Chalmers Servicecenter for help.

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Student health and insurance

Wellbeing during your studies

Here, we have compiled information for you if you are a student at Chalmers and need various kinds of health-related help and support.

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Insurance for students – What You Need to Know

As a student at Chalmers, you are automatically covered by a personal injury insurance through Kammarkollegiet, a Swedish government agency that provides insurance for students in higher education.

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