Chalmers University of Technology
university
| Chalmers University of Technology link () Website | |
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| Formation | 1829 |
| Headquarters | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Swedish university located in Gothenburg that focuses on research and education in technology, natural sciences, architecture, mathematics, maritime and other management areas. | |
Chalmers University of Technology (Swedish: Chalmers tekniska högskola) is a Swedish university located in Gothenburg that focuses on research and education in technology, natural sciences, architecture, mathematics, maritime and other management areas.[1]
History
The university was founded in 1829 in the maritime city of Gothenburg following a donation by William Chalmers, a director of the Swedish East India Company. He donated part of his fortune for the establishment of an "industrial school".