Flats, rooms and residences near Chalmers

This institution, whose name in Swedish is “Chalmers Tekniska Högskola”, was founded in 1829 as a Technical School. Over the years, it gained prestige and evolved into a university, which today has a great reputation and is often ranked among the best universities in the world. This, coupled with the opportunity to immerse oneself in the Nordic lifestyle, makes it a popular choice for many international students to study abroad. Therefore, if you are looking for student accommodation near the Chalmers University of Technology, we suggest you start as soon as possible. We remind you that the cost of living in Sweden is very high, so it is advisable to compare different accommodation options and prices.

Flats and spare rooms for students near Chalmers

You need to pay attention to the location of the different campuses to choose the most convenient neighbourhoods for you, both in terms of proximity to the university and the leisure and dining options available.

Where is the Chalmers University of Technology located?

This institution has two campuses in the city of Gothenburg and the Onsala Space Observatory. The two campuses are:

Johanneberg Campus

It is located very close to the centre of Gothenburg, to the south, in the Johanneberg neighbourhood. It is possible to reach the city centre in about 20 minutes on foot. Many facilities and departments of the city are located on this campus, such as the main library, cafés, and theatres, among others. In addition, the following departments teach classes on Johanneberg Campus:

• Architecture and Civil Engineering

• Electrical engineering

• Physics

• Industrial and Materials Sciences

• Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

• Life Sciences

• Mathematical Sciences

• Microtechnology and Nanoscience

• Space, Earth and Environmental Sciences

• Economics and Technology Management

• Communication and Learning in Science

Lindholmen Campus

It is in direct contact with the water, on the other side of the Göta river from the centre of Gothenburg, in the Lindholmen neighbourhood. It is an area in development, focused on departments such as:

• Computer Science and Information Technology

• Mechanical and Marine Sciences

Best neighbourhoods to live in near the Chalmers

These are some of the neighbourhoods you should consider when searching for accommodation:

Johanneberg

As its name suggests, this neighbourhood is ideal if you are going to attend the Johanneberg Campus of the University. It is a residential area but is usually full of students, so there are several affordable restaurants, pubs, and shops for young people. Additionally, in Johanneberg, you can visit various interesting places, such as Universeum, the amusement park Liseberg, and the Världskulturmuseet.

Vasastaden

This area is usually full of students, as it is close to the Johanneberg Campus of Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg. It has many cafés, pubs, restaurants, and shops that young people usually frequent, as well as art galleries and Kungsparken Park.

Lindholmen, Sannegården and Brämaregården

These neighbourhoods are very convenient if you want to search for accommodation near the Lindholmen Campus of the Chalmers University of Technology. They are quieter areas than the city centre but have good connections with it by tram, bus, and ferry. Also, in Brämaregården, you can find the large Keillers Park, where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Student residences near the Chalmers

Chalmers University of Technology only offers accommodation to people who meet certain requirements and who are going to study certain programs, so places are not guaranteed. You have to see if you can apply for one of them, and if so, you cannot choose the accommodation, but you have to accept what they offer you. The option may be a studio apartment or a room in a shared apartment. For these reasons, students usually search for accommodation on their own in shared apartments with other young people on platforms like Erasmus Play.

Erasmus in Chalmers University of Technology

Here are some details you should consider when planning your stay at the Swedish institution:

• Depending on the semester you are going to attend, you can attend orientation days. It is called Orientation Week in August and Orientation Day in January, as it has a shorter duration. Not only will you be able to answer any questions you have, but you will also meet other international young people who are in the same situation as you.

• Swedes usually use bicycles to get around Gothenburg, even in the cold months. You can use the city's bike rental system called Styr & Ställ or even get a second-hand bike when you arrive in the city.

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