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Applications at KTH are now open and the last date to apply for bachelor's as well as master's courses is Jan 15, 2025.

About KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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Q:   What is KTH's acceptance rate?

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 32% for Masters programs and merely 7% for bachelor's program. This figure tells us that on an average, only 32 out of 100 applicants get admitted into KTH for pursuing a postgraduate course, whereas only 7 secure an admission in the undergraduate course.

Q:   Does KTH offer any scholarships to Indian students?

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Yes, KTH offers four different scholarship opportunities for master's studies. The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee of a one or two year master’s programme. The KTH One-Year Scholarship is aimed at current KTH master's programme students and covers the tuition fee of the second year of studies. The KTH Joint Programme Scholarship is aimed at students in certain joint programmes and covers the tuition fee for the study period spent at KTH. The KTH India Scholarship is aimed specifically at students from India. Some of the other scholarships at KTH for international students are:

  • KTH Scholarship

  • KTH One-Year Scholarship

  • KTH Joint Programme Scholarship

Q:   What are KTH's entry requirements for Masters programs?

A: 

Students aspiring to pursue higher studies at KTH Royal Institute of Technology must fulfil the generic as well as programme-specific requirements. The general requirements are mentioned below and for specific requirements, students are advised to got through the KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s official website.

Eligibility for Master’s Programme

  1. Bachelor's degree: A bachelor's degree from a recognised university is required to pursue Master’s programme at KTH. For students who are in their final year of undergraduate studies in international institutes after applying, if get qualified, receive a conditional acceptance from the institute. The students are then expected to submit their written statements to the institute. Students in any Swedish university are exempted from written statement, but they have to complete 150 ECTS credits in the bachelor’s programme by February (or before the application deadline specified for their programme).
  2. English proficiency: Students applyingfor master’s programme should have English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course B/6 is required. The requirement can be satisfied through the following internationally recognised English tests: 

Qualifying Tests

Qualification Requirements

TOEFL Paper-based

Score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test, total score of 575
(TOEFL ITP is not accepted)

TOEFL iBT Internet-based

Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test, total score of 90

IELTS Academic/IELTS UKVI

A minimum overall mark of 6.5, with no section score lower than 5.5

 

Cambridge ESOL

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Certificate in Advanced English or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (Certificate of Proficiency in English)

Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)

Minimum score of 90

University of Michigan, ECPE (Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English)

Qualify with ECPE Certificate 

PTE

Score of 62 (writing 61)

Q:   Which majors is KTH known for?

A: 

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is the leading technical university in Sweden and offers a vast variety of courses in both English and Swedish. According to the US News and World Report 2023 subject rankings, the top courses in KTH are:

  • Engineering (#52)
  • Polymer Science (66)
  • Energy & Fuels (#74)
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering (#78)
  • Computer Sceince (#96)
  • Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (#108)
  • Biology & Biochemistry (#110)
  • Physics (#121) & Condensed Matter Physics (#121)
  • Chemical Engineering (#124) & Materials Science (#124)
  • Optics (#131)

Q:   Does KTH offer any scholarships for international students?

A: 

Yes, KTH offers four different scholarship opportunities for master's studies. The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee of a one or two year master’s programme. The KTH One-Year Scholarship is aimed at current KTH master's programme students and covers the tuition fee of the second year of studies. The KTH Joint Programme Scholarship is aimed at students in certain joint programmes and covers the tuition fee for the study period spent at KTH. The KTH India Scholarship is aimed specifically at students from India. Some of the other scholarships at KTH for international students are:

  • KTH Scholarship

  • KTH One-Year Scholarship

  • KTH Joint Programme Scholarship

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Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for scholarships for Indian students at KTH?

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The KTH India Scholarship is aimed specifically at students from India. All the scholarships for international students at KTH cover the tuition fee of a one or two year master’s programme. All Indian students applying for scholarships must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • One must be a fee-paying student applying for a master's programme at KTH as the first priority.
  • Students should have completed UG programme in India and must be an Indian citizen.

As the scholarship is awarded primarily on the basis of academic excellence, therefore only students who meet the admission requirements of the programme applied for are eligible for a scholarship.

Admissions 2025

  • Application fees :SEK 900
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Q:   What are the KTH application deadlines 2024?

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The academic year at KTH Royal Institute of Technology starts at the end of August and finishes in early June. It consists of two semesters of 20 weeks each. The applications at KTH open will open in October, 2023 and the deadlines are listed below:

Level of DegreeApplication Deadline
Bachelor's ProgramJanuary 15, 2024
Master's ProgramJanuary 15, 2024
Doctoral Program: Prospective doctoral students apply for vacant positions, announced nine times a year: in February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December.

Q:   Which documents do I need when applying to KTH?

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During application process at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a set of supporting documents are required. These documents include the transcripts of upper secondary school, university transcripts and English test results.

  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades included in your degree
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • A copy of your passport including personal data and photograph, or other identification document

Note: Documents vary depending on the course and programmes. We encourage you to check school/department’s website for exact document requirements. 

Q:   Does KTH charge an application fee?

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Yes, all the students aspiring to study at KTH must pay the application fee of SEK 900 through University Admissions. This fee must be paid before the end of January, since the assessment of the application is dependent on fee payment. For each semester, the tuition fee will be charged in advance and since it is based on price per credit, thus, tuition fee will increase if a student takes more than 30 ECTS credits per semester.

The invoice of the payment for the first semester will be sent by email. It is important to note that if the tuition fee is not paid within the deadline, student might will lose their place in the programme.

Payment Methods

  • By card (Only Visa or MasterCard is accepted)
  • Through bank transfer

Q:   Is it hard to get into KTH Sweden?

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For international students, getting admission into KTH Royal Institute of Technology is moderately difficult. KTH Royal Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 32% for Masters programs and merely 7% for bachelor's program. This figure indicates that on an average, only 32 out of 100 applicants get admitted into KTH for pursuing a postgraduate course, whereas only 7 secure an admission in the undergraduate course. Currently, international students comprise 30% of the total student population (13,500) of KTH. Aspirants interested in studying at KTH, need to have a minimum academic score of above 60% and an IELTS score of 6.5. 

Q:   How can I prepare for IELTS for free while applying to KTH?

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To crack IELTS for getting into KTH Sweden, the candidates must follow some of the tips and tricks. These include checking the format of the test, the books that have to be referred to, and practice of the test by solving the mock tests. Find the detailed IELTS Preparation Tips given here:

  • IELTS Reading is one of the competitive sections that an aspirant goes through while appearing for the IELTS test. Know the IELTS Reading Tips from here to get a good score
  • IELTS Listening can be a high-scoring section for candidates if they approach it with proper determination. Go through the detailed IELTS Listening Tipsfrom here
  • One of the highest-scoring modules of the IELTS exam is its Speaking section. If the candidates follow the set dos and don’ts then they can get the desired score. Ace this section by following IELTS Speaking Tips given here
  • IELTS Writing is one of the trickiest sections of the exam. To score well in this section, the candidates must pay attention to even the smallest of details like punctuation and spelling mistakes. In order to ace the Writing section, check the detailed IELTS Writing Tips from here

Want to prepare for IELTS for free?  Check the details about Free IELTS Online Classes from here

Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(59 courses)
INR 10 L - 25 L
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 - 92, PTE: 62 & Above
M.Arch(2 courses)
INR 13 L - 22 L
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
INR 9 L
Duration3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
M.Sc.(3 courses)
INR 12 L - 13 L
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
MBA/PGDM(3 courses)
INR 12 L - 13 L
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
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Q:   What are KTH's entry requirements for Bachelors programs?

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KTH Royal Institute offers only one bachelor’s course in Information and Communication Technology, 180 ECTS, with English as the language of instruction and thus, to be eligible for this programme, students must meet the following generic requirements:

  • Students must complete their upper secondary education with documented proficiency in English.
  • They must also have documented knowledge in Mathematics and Physics, corresponding to Mathematics 4 (advanced level of mathematics) and Physics 2 (advanced level of physics). In each of the subjects, applicants must have at least a passing grade.

Note:

All applications will be evaluated individually and according to country specific requirements.

Applicants must have complete documentation from Upper Secondary School. Students in their final year of Upper Secondary School will not be provided with conditional admittance and also predicted grades will not accepted.

Q:   What are KTH's fees requirements?

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology is the leading technical university in Sweden and offers a vast variety of courses in both English and Swedish. The fees required at KTH is on the affordable spectrum, thus making it easier for overseas applicants to pursue a degree programme in this top-ranking university.

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
INR 7.1 L - 23.6 L
INR 9.3 L
INR 11.8 L
INR 11.8 L - 19.8 L
INR 11.8 L

Q:   What are KTH's entry requirements for doctoral programs?

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To be accepted for doctoral (PhD) studies at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, all interested applicants must meet the general entry requirements and any special requirements outlined in the position announcement. Only students meeting these following requirements qualify as the potential PhD candidate: 

  • A degree at the advanced level (master's/second cycle) or
  • Fulfilled course requirements corresponding to at least 240 credits, of which a minimum of 60 credits are at the advanced level (master's/second cycle) or
  • Otherwise acquired largely equivalent knowledge

Note: KTH on its own discretion may exempt an individual applicant from the general entry requirements if there is an extraordinary reason to do so.

Language Requirements

  • English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course B/6 is required. The requirement can be satisfied through the following internationally recognised English tests: 

Qualifying Tests

Qualification Requirements

TOEFL Paper-based

Score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test, total score of 575
(TOEFL ITP is not accepted)

TOEFL iBT Internet-based

Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test, total score of 90

IELTS Academic/IELTS UKVI

A minimum overall mark of 6.5, with no section score lower than 5.5

 

Cambridge ESOL

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Certificate in Advanced English or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (Certificate of Proficiency in English)

Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)

Minimum score of 90

University of Michigan, ECPE (Examination for the certificate of Proficiency in English)

Qualify with ECPE Certificate

PTE

Score of 62 (writing 61)

Q:   What are KTH's English language requirements?

A: 

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is the leading technical university in Sweden and offers a vast variety of courses in both English and Swedish. Therefore, all interested overseas applicants must fulfill the English language requirements listed below, in order to pursue a degree programme at KTH.

Qualifying Tests

Qualification Requirements

TOEFL Paper-based

Score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test, total score of 575
(TOEFL ITP is not accepted)

TOEFL iBT Internet-based

Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test, total score of 90

IELTS Academic/IELTS UKVI

A minimum overall mark of 6.5, with no section score lower than 5.5

 

Cambridge ESOL

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Certificate in Advanced English or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (Certificate of Proficiency in English)

Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)

Minimum score of 90

University of Michigan, ECPE (Examination for the certificate of Proficiency in English)

Qualify with ECPE Certificate

Pearson PTE Academic

Score of 62 (writing 61)

Q:   What is the fee for MS at KTH?

A: 

The cost of tuition fees might vary depending on the applicant's study level and the courses they choose. The first year tuition fee for KTH MS course ranges between INR 7.1 Lacs and INR 23.6 Lacs as per an unofficial source. The fee range is for course duration ranging between 1 year and 2 years. 

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Tips: It's a beautiful city, the English language is spoken here in contrast to other European countries. There is more system based approach to teaching rather than pure science. Very accommodating for international students, a great platform for meeting people and pushing innovations. However, weather, the cold, and short/ long days can be very difficult to adjust to initially.
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Tips: Students should know that the knowledge level transition is very significant. There are no scholarships. Overall, I am very much satisfied with the university course but the director's reach is very slow and sometimes not guiding well and it is very casual especially since the MSc SENSE course planning was not that good but the courses are very good with the professor's knowledge.
Likes (Safety): I felt safe on campus because everything was well organized, and there was support from student organizations. Sweden is a good country that is well-developed. However, the university did not provide any dedicated safety guides, assuming that students could handle themselves.
Dislikes (Internships): Sometimes it is very difficult to find internships and no guidance is given for the internships. There are no webinars regarding the internships. We need to search for internships. Sometimes professors can be impressed and can get the opportunity.
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Rankings 2025

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Q:   What is KTH's ranking?

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology is the leading technical university in Sweden with the rank;

#73 in World University Rankings 2024 - QS World University Rankings
#155 in World University Rankings 2023 - Times Higher Education (THE)
#240 in Best Global Universities 2023 - US News and World Report Rankings 

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FAQs

Q:   Does KTH offer courses in English?

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As the leading Technical and Engineering University in Europe, KTH Royal Institute of Technology offers most of its courses in Swedish. However, a variety of courses are available in English for overseas applicants who wish to study at KTH. It offers one three-year bachelor's programme, in Information and Communication Technology and there are 63 master’s programmes that are taught in English at KTH. 15 programmes are jointly provided in collaboration with other prominent universities.

Q:   Is KTH a public university?

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Yes, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is a public university located in Stockholm, Sweden. It is the leading technical institute in the country and one of the top 100 universities in the world with the rank #73 in QS World University Rankings 2024.

Q:   How can I get admission in KTH?

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Candidates first need to apply for the course of their choice via the official website of KTH. Aspirants must fulfil the entry requirements for UG and PG courses mentioned below:

For UG Courses

  • Students must complete their upper secondary education with documented proficiency in English.
  • They must also have documented knowledge in Mathematics and Physics, corresponding to Mathematics 4 (advanced level of mathematics) and Physics 2 (advanced level of physics). In each of the subjects, applicants must have at least a passing grade.

For PG Courses

  • A bachelor's degree from a recognised university is required to pursue Master’s programme at KTH. For students who are in their final year of undergraduate studies in international institutes after applying, if get qualified, receive a conditional acceptance from the institute.
  • Students applyingfor master’s programme should have English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course B/6 is required. 
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology has five welcoming campuses, that gives students the access to a vibrant life and a prestigious academic environment. These campuses are:

KTH Campus: The main KTH Campus is situated in the northern part of central Stockholm, on the edge of the Royal National Park. Th

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Check below TOEFL score required for KTH admission to master's courses:

Qualifying Tests

Qualification Requirements

TOEFL Paper-based

Score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test, total score of 575
(TOEFL ITP is not accepted)

TOEFL iBT Internet-based

Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test, total score of 90

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KTH offers only one bachelor’s course in Information and Communication Technology, 180 ECTS, with English as the language of instruction. Students must meet the following generic requirements for admission:

  • Students must complete their upper secondary education with documented proficiency in English

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Yes, KTH Royal Institute of Technology provides on-campus accommodation opportunities to all their students. Various accommodation options are available to students with single room and shared room facility. Also, internet, electricity and water charges are included in the rent.

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No, International students seeking admission in KTH have to pay application fee at the start of the admission process and a course fee after selection for admission. Find below the fee for KTH courses:

Course Name

First Year Tuition Fee

MS

INR 7.1 Lacs – INR 23.6 lakh

BTech

INR 9.3 lakh

MIM

UNR 11.8 lakh

M.Arch

INR 11.8 Lacs – INR 19.8 lakh

Other PG

INR 11.8 lakh

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