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KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Fees, Rankings, Courses, Reviews

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#92 in World

#5 in Sweden

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About KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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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 is KTH's acceptance rate?
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 29% for Masters programs and merely 7% for bachelor's program. This figure tells us that on an average, only 29 out of 100 applicants get admitted into KTH for pursuing a postgraduate course, whereas only 7 secure an admission in the undergraduate course.

Q:   Which majors is KTH known for?
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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. 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)

KTH Royal Institute of Technology Ranking 2026

#92

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#5

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Q:   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:

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2024

2025

QS - Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

#20

#25

THE - Engineering

#39

#37

QS - Engineering and Technology

#37

#37

THE - PG Computer Science

#61

#69

Q:   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:

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2024

2025

QS - Physics and Astronomy

#48

#54

QS - Mathematics

#45

#70

QS - Biological Sciences

#127

#113

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics

#43

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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics

#151

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology Admissions 2026

  • Application fees :SEK 900
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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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 35% for Master's programs and merely 9% for bachelor's program. This figure indicates that on average, only 35 out of 100 applicants get admitted into KTH for pursuing a postgraduate course, whereas only 7 secure 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

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarships

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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.

Q:   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 fee

  • Application opens - December 1, 2025

  • Application Deadline - January 15, 2026

  • Must be enrolled in KTH and an Indian citizen with a UG degree from India

  • Student'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.

Q:   What is the deadline to apply for KTH Scholarship for an Indian student?
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Last date to apply for KTH Scholarship is January 15, 2026. The applications will open on December 1, 2025. Students who are already enrolled in a Masters programme at KTH are eligible to apply to this scholarship. Students will be selected on the basis of following criteria:

  • Student's GPA

  • University rank from where the student completed bachelor's degree

  • Extracurricular research experiences, work experience, teaching experience, awards from any competitions and extracurricular activities will be considered

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  • Multi-dimensional
  • Academically oriented
  • Friendly
  • Stressful
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  • 50% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships4
Part time work3.7
Post study jobs3.7
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Student Life4.7
Value for money4.7
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Safety4.3
Indian Food2.7
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Technicalities, invention and innovation.
Tips: Before planning to join this university you should have better grades in your Bachelors as getting into KTH is not as easy as it is one of the top technical universities in the world. We have to change ourselves after our arrival here especially in terms of food, culture and lifestyle. Getting a scholarship is a stuffed thing here. If any incidents happen inside the campus they will be covered by the insurance provided by the university. If anything happens outside then you should be covered with insurance before your arrival. Transportation is available for 24 hours so you can travel even during nights without any hesitation as the cameras are installed in the vehicles. Overall, I'm completely satisfied with my choice of choosing KTH as my destination for my master's.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Even though many Indian restaurants are available they are too costly when compared to Swedish restaurants. You should learn a few things to cook as it will be fun and make you feel at home at least as I say. A lot of stores are available so, there won't be a problem with spices, snacks, and other groceries.
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Tips: Before joining this college, students should be well-prepared in the basics and familiar with tools like Matlab. They should also be good at Python, as they will be required to complete assignments using Python and Matlab. In addition, students should be proficient in data analytics and presentation, as well as have good report-writing skills. The professors at this university were world-class and had written many books. The coursework was challenging and required a lot of critical thinking. The PhD program had a lot of high-quality output. Sometimes you could work on projects with PhD students. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the course, university and the country.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There is only one canteen on campus, and it is located in the library. It offers a limited selection of food. There is a Taiwanese restaurant across the street from the university, but it is expensive. Fortunately, you can cook your own meals in the kitchen in your room and pack a lunch.
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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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KTH Royal Institute of Technology Placements

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Q:   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 Group
  • Ericsson
  • SEB
  • AFRY
  • Vattenfall
  • ABB
  • Volvo Cars
  • Google
  • Hitachi Energy
  • Spotify
  • Microsoft
Q:   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.

  • Engineering
  • Business Development
  • Operations
  • Information Technology
  • Education
  • Program and Project Management
  • Research
  • Arts and Design
  • Consulting
  • Sales

KTH Royal Institute of Technology Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(71 courses)
INR 3 L - 20 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above, TOEFL: 90 - 92, GRE: 305 & Above
M.Sc.(3 courses)
INR 15 L - 16 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
MBA/PGDM(3 courses)
INR 15 L - 16 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
Duration3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
M.Arch(2 courses)
INR 16 L - 27 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
Others PG(1 course)
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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 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)







KTH Royal Institute of Technology Notable Alumni

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Q:   Who are the notable graduates from KTH Royal Institute of Technology?
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Some of the notable graduates from KTH Royal Institute of Technology are as follows:

  • Max Tegmark
  • Ivar Kreuger
  • Christer Fuglesang
  • Hannes Alfvén
  • Gunnar Asplund
  • Ian Wachtmeister
  • Max Kidruk
  • Ivar Jacobson and many more.

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology Campus Life

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Q:   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 campus
  • KTH Kista
  • KTH Södertälje
  • KTH Flemingsberg
  • KTH Solna
Q:   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 services
  • Library
  • Sports centre
  • Accommodation Agency
  • KTH Entré (includes all the basic facilities)
Q:   Does KTH Royal offer on-campus housing to Indian students?
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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. 

KTH Royal Institute of Technology 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 #74 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

Q:   How can I get admission in KTH?
A: 

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 is one of the top 100 universities in the world. Shiksha Popularity Ranking has ranked the university at #4 at the national level and #89 at the global level. QS World University ranking ranked the university at #78, showing a decline in graph when compared with previous year ran

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KTH applications are closed for the spring semester 2025. But the applications for Autumn semester 2026 will open on October 16, 2025 for graduate courses.

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KTH offers a Swedish language and culture course to all international students enrolled in a graduate course in their first year. Students need not pay any additional fees in order to participate, nor they receive any credits. Apart from this, there is a distance-learning Swedish course also known a

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Yes, studying at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is usually considered expensive for Indian students. Undergraduate courses, except for architecture, cost SEK 423,000 (INR 38.6 L), whereas graduate courses cost SEK 360,000 (INR 32.8 L). Apart from this, the monthly cost of living ranges between SE

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No, the KTH Royal Institute of Technology is not a fee institute for international students. The courses offered at the KTH are available within the fee range of INR 11 L to INR 19 L for the international students as first-year tuition fees at differnet levels of course and specialization. To know t

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