# Freestanding courses

**Source**: https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/programmes-and-courses/freestanding-courses/
**Parent**: https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/application-and-admission/how-to-apply-from-application-to-admission/

### Content on this page

1. [Apply at antagning.se](#apply-at-antagning.se)
2. [Autumn courses 2026](#autumn-courses-2026)
3. [Other freestanding courses for those who have a degree](#other-freestanding-courses-for-those-who-have-a-degree)
4. [Information for programme students at Chalmers](#information-for-programme-students-at-chalmers)
5. [Study guidance for freestanding courses](#study-guidance-for-freestanding-courses)

## Apply at antagning.se

The freestanding courses at Chalmers are available during different application periods. Here, you can see the courses currently offered. To apply, visit [antagning.se](https://www.antagning.se/se/start "antagning.se national application site in Swedish") (link opens in a new window). Please note that courses listed on this page are only published on antagning.se. The application site is in Swedish, but the courses are taught in English.

## Autumn courses 2026

### Renewable power generation and electric transportation 3,5 cr

The need for electrical energy is constantly increasing, but the production of electrical power must be environmentally friendly for development to be sustainable. You will gain basic knowledge about the performance of power generation with wind power, solar power, wave power, and hydropower. The function of electricity transport is also covered, such as when it comes to electric vehicles with battery storage.

### Entry requirements, course information and application information

### Policymaking for climate action and circular economy 5 cr

Environmental policy is becoming more comprehensive and complex in the face of challenging sustainability transitions, such as climate change and the energy crisis. The course helps you understand and navigate environmental policy instruments in your own practice and future work, for example by identifying business opportunities or ways to address environmental challenges more effectively.

### Entry requirements, course information and application information

### Policymaking for climate action and circular economy: Project course 2,5 cr

The course is an advanced complement for those who are currently studying or have previously completed the course "Policymaking for climate and circular economy."

### Entry requirements, course information and application information

## Other freestanding courses for those who have a degree

[## Courses from our ordinary range of education

If you have a degree from Chalmers or an academic degree from another university you can apply for courses that are part of our programmes. If you are accepted, you study on campus during daytime according to the regular schedule together with students who follow the programme. The courses give higher education credits and have prerequisites that must be met.](https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/programmes-and-courses/continuing-professional-development/courses-from-our-ordinary-range-of-education/)

## Information for programme students at Chalmers

Keep in mind that the content of then freestanding courses often overlaps with programme courses at Chalmers. If you plan to include one of the freestanding courses in your degree from your programme, it is important that you first confirm with the programme's Director of Studies that this is possible. You can find the contact details for each programme here: [Contacts for each programme](https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/student-support/guidance-and-support/contacts-for-each-programme/ "Contacts for each programme")

## Study guidance for freestanding courses

If you have questions regarding freestanding courses at Chalmers, you are welcome to contact Chalmers central study guidance.

**Contact**

- [guidance@chalmers.se](mailto:guidance@chalmers.se)