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Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) — public non-profit university. It is located in Stockholm, Sweden. KTH is working closely with European University Association (EUA), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER).
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-70 in the world. The university is in top-100 of the independent international ranking THE.
KTH does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 37 |
| Natural Sciences | 64 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 320 |
| Arts & Humanities | 383 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 |

The academic calendar at KTH is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Sweden. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at KTH start from 2,485 USD. International students pay a minimum of 8,662 USD per year. The university has several scholarships to help students cover part of the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 90. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
In order to enroll at KTH for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 90. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum score for TOEFL is 90.
KTH has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. KTH regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.

To stay in the country for another year after graduation, you need to renew your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of KTH find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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