Question 1

What is KTH's acceptance rate?

Accepted Answer

KTH Royal Institute of Technology acceptance rate is around 41%. This figure tells us that on an average, only 41 out of 100 applicants get admitted into KTH.

Question 2

Is KTH Sweden a good university?

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Yes, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is one of the most esteemed universities in Sweden.According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is ranked at #92 in World and #5 in Sweden.KTH placement rate attracts students from all over the world.

Question 3

How is KTH Royal Institute of Technology for international students?

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology is one of the top choice of international students to continue higher education in the Sweden. KTH Royal Institute of Technology student body features over 4,000 international students.

Question 4

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 CoursesStudents 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 CoursesA bachelor's degree from a recognised university is required to pursue Master&rsquo;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&rsquo;s programme should have English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course B/6 is required.

Question 5

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&rsquo;s programmes that are taught in English at KTH. 15 programmes are jointly provided in collaboration with other prominent universities.

Question 6

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 #74 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

Question 7

How many alumni does KTH Royal Institute of Technology have?

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology rich alumni network of more than 100,000 members from over 100 nations. KTH Royal Institute of Technology alumni network include famous personalities, innovators, mentors, leaders, etc.

Question 8

Who are the notable alumni at KTH Royal Institute of Technology?

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Some notable alumni at KTH Royal Institute of Technology are listed as follows-Ali GhodsiDolph LundgrenChrister FuglesangMax TegmarkIvar KreugerSalomon August Andrée

Question 9

Who are the top employers of KTH Royal Institute of Technology graduates?

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The top employers of KTH Royal Institute of Technology graduates are mentioned below-Scania GroupEricssonSEBAFRYVattenfallABBVolvo CarsGoogleHitachi EnergySpotifyMicrosoft

Question 10

What are the top industries where KTH Royal Institute of Technology graduates are placed?

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The top industries where KTH Royal Institute of Technology graduates are placed are mentioned below-EngineeringBusiness DevelopmentOperationsInformation TechnologyEducationProgram and Project ManagementResearchArts and DesignConsultingSales

Question 11

What is the placement rate at KTH Royal Institute of Technology?

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology placement rate stands at 97%, and the graduates found employment within few months of graduation. KTH Royal Institute of Technology graduates work for top companies such as-SaabSwecoScania GroupEricsson

Question 12

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

Question 13

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 41%. This figure indicates that on average, only 41 out of 100 applicants get admitted into KTH.

Question 14

What are KTH's English language 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. Therefore, all interested overseas applicants must fulfill the English language requirements listed below, in order to pursue a degree programme at KTH.Qualifying TestsQualification RequirementsTOEFL Paper-basedScore of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test, total score of 575(TOEFL ITP is not accepted)TOEFL iBT Internet-basedScore of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test, total score of 90IELTS Academic/IELTS UKVIA minimum overall mark of 6.5, with no section score lower than 5.5 Cambridge ESOLCambridge 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 90University of Michigan, ECPE (Examination for the certificate of Proficiency in English)Qualify with ECPE CertificatePearson PTE AcademicScore of 62 (writing 61)

Question 15

What are KTH's entry requirements for Masters programs?

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For Royal Institute of Technology admissions, international students must meet all the admission as well as program-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 ProgrammeBachelor'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).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 TestsQualification RequirementsTOEFL Paper-basedScore of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test, total score of 575(TOEFL ITP is not accepted)TOEFL iBT Internet-basedScore of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test, total score of 90IELTS Academic/IELTS UKVIA minimum overall mark of 6.5, with no section score lower than 5.5 Cambridge ESOLCambridge 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 90University of Michigan, ECPE (Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English)Qualify with ECPE Certificate PTEScore of 62 (writing 61)

Question 16

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.

Question 17

Does KTH Royal Institute of Technology offer scholarships to Indian students?

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Yes, KTH university offers four types of scholarships which include KTH Scholarship, KTH One-Year Scholarship, KTH Joint Programme Scholarship and KTH India Scholarship. Indian students are eligible to apply to all four of them but KTH India Scholarship is a kind that is available to only Indian students. The details for KTH India Scholarship are as follows-Covers 100% tuition feeMust be enrolled in KTH and an Indian citizen with a UG degree from IndiaStudent's GPA, university rank from where student completed Bachelor degree and student's work experience and extra-curricular activities will be the primary basis for selection criteria.

Question 18

Does KTH offer any scholarships for international 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. 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 listed below-KTH ScholarshipKTH One-Year ScholarshipKTH Joint Programme Scholarship

Question 19

How much does it cost to study at KTH Royal Institute of Technology for Indian students?

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology is one of the best universities in Sweden. KTH Royal Institute of Technology offers various programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. KTH Royal Institute of Technology annual tuition fee for bot UG and PG programme is listed below-Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INRUGINR 11.93 LPGINR 2.74 L - 27.97 L

Question 20

Is it expensive to study at KTH Royal Institute of Technology for international students?

Accepted Answer

KTH Royal Institute of Technology tuition cost may vary from one programme to another. KTH Royal Institute of Technology tuition fees for international UG students is around INR 11.93 L. The tuition fees for PG students at the KTH is around INR 2.74 L - 27.97 L. KTH Royal Institute of Technology top programs tuition fee is as follows-CourseTuitionMBA/PGDMINR 15.16 L - 16.72 LMSINR 2.74 L - 20.94 LM.Sc.INR 15.16 L - 16.72 LM.ArchINR 16.72 L - 27.97 L

Question 21

Does KTH offer student exchange programs?

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Yes, KTH Royal Institute of Technology offers student exchange programs and welcomes students from around 200 exchange partner universities worldwide to study over 1,000 master's level courses in English. Each year KTH welcomes 1,000 exchange students from all over the world.To become an exchange student at KTH, you must be enrolled at a partner university with which KTH has an exchange agreement. To qualify, you must have completed at least two years of the educational programme at your home university, preferably more, with above-average grades. Students in architecture must have three years of completed studies.As an exchange student in all subject areas except from architecture, you make an individual course selection and create your own study plan. Exchange students within architecture have a set study plan.

Question 22

Does KTH offer any Bachelors course?

Accepted Answer

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden's leading technical university, which is known for higher studies. However, it does offer one bachelor's degree programme in English, which helps in attracting talent from all over the world.This is course is a three-year programme in Information and Communication Technology. After graduation, astudents can proceed to a working career or continue studying a master's programme at KTH or any other university.

Question 23

Does KTH offer any online courses?

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Yes, KTH Royal Institute of Technology offers several MOOCs (Massive open online courses), which can be completed in just a few hours - completely free of charge. These courses help in developing careers or simply help students learn something new. No prior knowledge or qualifications are required to take an online course at KTH. However, these courses do not give any higher education credits. The current MOOCs offered at KTH are:Introduction to Sustainable DevelopmentEnforcing Sustainable DevelopmentUnder the Hood of Machine LearningBusiness Implications of AIImpact from digital transformationThese courses are conducted 100% online, are beginner friendly, cost-free and the language of instruction is English. Students can work at their own pace and start as well as stop anytime they wish to.

Question 24

What are the rankings for Engineering courses at KTH?

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Engineering specialization has been ranked #1 by Shiksha Popularity Rankings, #25 by QS Rankings and #37 by THE. Popular courses under the Engineering major have been ranked by some other reputed ranking bodies. These are mentioned in the table below:Ranking Body20242025QS - Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering#20#25THE - Engineering#39#37QS - Engineering and Technology#37#37THE - PG Computer Science#61#69

Question 25

What is the ranking of KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the world?

Accepted Answer

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is among the top ranked universities in the world. KTH Royal Institute of Technology ranks at #92 in world by Shiksha Popularity Rankings. Top ranking bodies all over the globe ranks KTH Royal Institute of Technology that are listed below-Ranking AuthoritiesRankShiksha Popularity Rankings#92 in world and #5 in SwedenTimes Higher Education 2026#98 in World University RankingsQS Rankings 2026#78 in QS World University Rankings

Question 26

How are Science specialisation courses ranked at KTH Royal Institute of Technology?

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Science specialization is ranked #2 by Shiksha, #43 by ARWU and #54 by QS Rankings. Science-specialized courses have been ranked by some other ranking bodies which are mentioned in the table below:Ranking Body20242025QS - Physics and Astronomy#48#54QS - Mathematics#45#70QS - Biological Sciences#127#113ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics#43-ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics#151-

Question 27

How many campuses does KTH Royal Institute of Technology have?

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology have five campuses in total. These are: KTH campus, the main campusKTH KistaKTH SödertäljeKTH FlemingsbergKTH Solna

Question 28

What services are provided by KTH Royal Institute of Technology?

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology provides various services to students. These are as follows:Health servicesLibrarySports centreAccommodation AgencyKTH Entré (includes all the basic facilities)

Question 29

Does KTH Royal offer on-campus housing to Indian students?

Accepted Answer

KTH Royal Institute of Technology does offer housing assistance in Stockholm but there are no on-campus housing options available. This service is limited due to high demand so the students are advised to apply as early as possible. Students must follow the steps below to apply for an accommodation: Student must submit an online form, further he will receive a confirmation mail with a link attached to the registration homepage.Create a mobility online housing account by following the instructions.After creating the account, fill out personal details, preferences and start booking.After receiving the booking confirmation, student must confirm or reject the offer within 2 days.After the confirmation, student will receive his first rent invoice. Make the payment within 5 days of receiving and upload the contract with your signature on the account.Collect the keys after arrival and check in via a valid ID, say a passport.

Notable Alumni	Designation	Image
Ivar Kreuger	A Swedish Civil Engineer, Financier, Entrepreneur and Industrialist
Dolph Lundgren	A Swedish-American Actor, Filmmaker and Martial Artist
Christer Fuglesang	A Swedish Physicist and an ESA Astronaut
Hannes Olof Gosta Alfven	A Swedish electrical Engineer, Plasma Physicist He is the winner of the 1970 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
Ian Wachtmeister	A Swedish Industrialist and Politician
Hakan Samuelsson	A Swedish Businessman He was the chairman of the executive board (CEO) of Volvo Cars Corporation AB from Oct 2012 to Jan 2022
Ali Ghodsi	An Iranian-Swedish Computer Scientist and Entrepreneur
Borje Ekholm	A Swedish Business Executive and CEO of Ericsson

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