Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and offers education in technology, science, shipping and architecture with a sustainable future as our global vision. Chalmers is well-known for providing an effective environment for innovation and has eight priority areas of international significance – Built Environment, Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Production, and Transportation. International students have rated Chalmers learning as number 1 in Europe, in the International Student Barometer, stating very high satisfaction with the lecturers knowledge, course content and organization as key factors. Founded in 1829, and situated in Gothenburg, Sweden, Chalmers has 11,000 full-time students and 3,000 employees.