Master in Maritime Engineering, Joint Nordic

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, founded in 1829, combines long-standing academic tradition with a modern, innovation-driven culture. Home to about 7,000 students, including roughly 1,200 international students, Chalmers is recognized for rigorous education and research in engineering, technology and the natural sciences. The university places a strong emphasis on sustainability, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration, making it attractive for students who want applied technical training and real-world impact.

With 54 programmes across bachelor, master and doctoral levels, Chalmers offers hands-on learning supported by cutting-edge laboratories, innovation hubs and cross-disciplinary centres. Close ties with industry enable internships, collaborative projects and placement opportunities in sectors such as automotive, energy, telecommunications and architecture. Research activities are tightly linked to practical challenges, and students often participate in projects that lead to startups or industry partnerships.

Campus life in Gothenburg provides a compact, student-focused environment with easy access to Sweden's vibrant second city and a growing tech ecosystem. International students benefit from English-taught programmes, orientation services and active student associations that support integration and professional networking. Career services help translate academic credentials into internships and employment across Europe, so Chalmers is a strong choice for students seeking technical depth, applied research experience and direct links to industry.

The Master in Maritime Engineering, Joint Nordic is a 2-year program for students who want to work in ship and offshore structure design, construction, and operation. This Master's degree is taught in English and helps students develop skills in hydrostatics, stability, and structural analyses.

The curriculum covers topics like stability, resistance, and propulsion, as well as seakeeping, maneuvering, and ship and ocean structures. Students learn through lectures, assignments, workshops, and project work, with experimental work and computer simulations to support their learning. The program is structured in two parts, with the first year focusing on maritime engineering, naval architecture, and offshore engineering, and the second year allowing students to specialize in one of four subjects: ocean structures, passenger ships, ship design, or ship operations.

Graduates of this program can work as Naval Architects, Marine Engineers, Ship Designers, or Offshore Engineers. They can find jobs in shipyards, shipping companies, or offshore oil and gas companies, such as ABB, Rolls-Royce, or Shell. Their skills in hydrodynamics, wave and wind loads, and structural analyses are valuable in these industries.