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About KTH
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).
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which KTH is on top-70. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 95 position in the world.
KTH does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Establishment year
- 1827
- Students
- 13,329
- Female students
- 34%
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 37 |
Natural Sciences | 64 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 320 |
Arts & Humanities | 383 |
Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 |
KTH tuition fees
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 2,327 USD. International students pay a minimum of 7,818 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.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Foreign11,156USD/year
- Master
- Local2,327USD/year
- Foreign7,818USD/year
- Doctorate
- Free
Study programs at KTH
Social Sciences & Management
Information and Communication Technology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Information and Communication Technology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
BSc in Information and Communication Technology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Information and Communication Technology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Interactive Media Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sports Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sports Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Innovative Technology for Healthy Living
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Innovative Technology for Healthy Living (EIT Health)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Macromolecular Materials
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medical Biotechnology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Interactive Media Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Chemical Engineering for Energy and the Environment
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems (SELECT)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Engineering Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering Materials Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
ICT Innovation (EIT Digital)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Architectural Lighting Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Architecture
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil and Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Energy for Smart Cities (EIT InnoEnergy)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering (COSSE)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Cyber Security
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Cybersecurity
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Aerospace Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering for Energy and the Environment
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering (COSSE)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Electromagnetics, Fusion and Space Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Aerospace Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering (COSSE)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Electromagnetics, Fusion and Space Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering Mechanics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Aerospace Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering for Energy and the Environment
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil and Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication Systems
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering (COSSE)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
MSc Architectural Lighting Design (One year)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
MSc Turbomachinery Aeromechanical University Training THRUST (Joint)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's programme in Cybersecurity
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Turbomachinery Aeromechanical University Training (THRUST)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
The Built Environment and Society - Management, Economics and Law
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Philosophy
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Technology and Learning
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Land and Water Resources Engineering (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Medical Technology (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Technology and Health (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Education and Communication Studies (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geodesy and Geoinformatics (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial Economics and Management (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences of Technology, Science and Environment (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
The Built Environment and Society - Management, Economics and Law
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Industrial Economics and Management (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Production Engineering (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Information and Communication Technology (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Architecture (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Art, Technology and Design (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil and Architectural Engineering (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Planning and Decision Analysis (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
The Built Environment and Society - Management, Economics and Law
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied and Computational Mathematics (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biotechnology (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Aerospace Engineering (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Physics (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Aerospace Engineering (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Art, Technology and Design (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil and Architectural Engineering (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Energy and Environmental Systems (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Chemical Science and Engineering (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Machine Design (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
The Built Environment and Society: Management, Economics and Law (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Theoretical Chemistry and Biology (PhD)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor degree at KTH
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. Additionally, upon admission, an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma can be accepted.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
Master's degree at KTH
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.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
- TOEFL PBT
- 580
Doctorate degree at KTH
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. TOEFL — no less than 90 points.
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
KTH campus
The city campus of KTH provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Stockholm has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. 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.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
Students are allowed to stay in the country for a year after graduation. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. KTH graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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