# Master thesis/Degree project

**Source**: https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/your-studies/masters-and-bachelors-thesis/master-thesis/
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### Content on this page

1. [Regulations and learning objectives](#regulations-and-learning-objectives)
2. [Regulation for the use of AI tools](#regulation-for-the-use-of-ai-tools)
3. [Find a thesis/degree project](#find-a-thesisdegree-project)
4. [Application forms – thesis/degree project](#application-forms-thesisdegree-project)
5. [Digital work card and signature](#digital-work-card-and-signature)
6. [Master's Thesis at the Department of Technology Management and Economics (TME)](#master's-thesis-at-the-department-of-technology-management-and-economics-(tme))
7. [Students presentation of master thesis](#students-presentation-of-master-thesis)

## Regulations and learning objectives

Here you can read more about the regulations and learning objectives applicable for your thesis/degree project. Regulations and learning objectives differ depending on what you are studying.

### Regulations

Chalmers regulations for theses/degree projects are based on the goals formulated in [Chalmers lokala examensordning](https://webbpublicering360.portal.chalmers.se/Extern/Home/Download?recordnor=917807%262023_06%261131823_1_1.PDF%26ex "Chalmers lokala examensordning, öppnas i ny flik") (in Swedish) and in the regulations for the theses/degree projects.

### Learning objectives

In the learning objectives you find valuable information that you can benefit from throughout your thesis/degree project. You can for example read about:

- Grades
- Examination
- Conditions for starting the thesis/degree project
- Implementation
- Examiner
- Supervisor
- Student responsibility

[Regulations for degree projects and Master’s theses at first and second cycle levels, C2025-0611](https://www.chalmers.se/api/media/?url=https://webbpublicering360.portal.chalmers.se/Extern/Home/Download?recordnor=1064415%262025_10%261324019_1_1.PDF%26ex "Regulations for degree projects and Master’s theses at first  and second cycle levels, C2025-0611")

## Regulation for the use of AI tools

[## Regulations for the use of AI tools in thesis work

Here you will find Chalmers regulations for the use of AI tools in your thesis work.](https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/your-studies/masters-and-bachelors-thesis/regulations-for-the-use-of-ai-tools/)

## Find a thesis/degree project

You most often find a thesis/degree project yourself in consultation with your supervisor. You can get support from your Head of programme/Director of master's programme or the department where you write your thesis/degree project.

### Chalmers master thesis portal

In Chalmers master thesis portal you will find available projects announced by both external parties and projects at our departments.

## Application forms – thesis/degree project

The application forms apply to students on both bachelor of science in engineering, shipping, civil engineering and master's programmes. To be able to start the process with your thesis/degree project, you must fill in the web form "Thesis application form" and have it signed by the examiner and Head of programme/Director of master's programme. You must do this well before your estimated start date.

[For more information and link to forms](https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/your-studies/masters-and-bachelors-thesis/master-thesis/thesis-application-forms/ "Master thesis registration form")

**Please note!\**Fee-paying students must, for Visa reasons, adhere to the dates according to the academic year when doing their Master thesis. You cannot choose individual dates.\
[The academic year](https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/your-studies/plan-and-conduct-your-studies/the-academic-year/ "The academic year")

If you need to prolong the dates to be able to complete your Master thesis, then you need to extend your Visa.\
[Residence permit](https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/study-at-chalmers/living-in-sweden/residence-permit/ "Residence permit")

**Thesis portal**Available degree projects (15, 30 and 60 credits) at and outside Chalmers.

More info[Thesis portal](https://annonsportal.chalmers.se/CareerServices/en/Ads/Index)

## Digital work card and signature

A digital work card containing e-publishing agreements. Create your digital work card using Adobe and submit it to the department where you completed your thesis.

### Find your digital work card

### Instructions - handling of the digital work card

### Instruction - how to make a digital signature

## Master's Thesis at the Department of Technology Management and Economics (TME)

### Information regarding Master's Thesis at TME

## Students presentation of master thesis

[## Presentation of master thesis

Schedule per institution of students presentations of master thesis](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/presentation-of-master-thesis/)

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