Overview

You will learn to develop technologies for communication systems, signal and information processing, and data-driven applications. By combining communication and information technologies, the Information and Communication Engineering program from KTH Royal Institute of Technology prepares you to develop the systems that underpin a data-driven society.

Key Facts

Modern society depends on the efficient exchange, processing and interpretation of information. Communication networks connect people, devices and services across the globe, while advances in signal processing, machine learning and information engineering enable new applications spanning telecommunications and autonomous systems to artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.

The master's programme in Information and Communication Engineering provides advanced knowledge of how information is represented, transmitted, processed and analysed. The programme combines foundations in communication engineering, information processing, and networked systems with opportunities to specialise in areas shaping the future of digital society. You will learn advanced methods for developing future communication systems, information-processing technologies and AI-driven applications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Signal Theory

Digital Communications

Mobile and Satellite Communication

Queuing Theory and Teletraffic Systems

Machine Learning and Data Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Communication Studies Information Technology (IT) View 14 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university equivalent to a Swedish bachelor's degree.

English proficiency equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6/English Level 2.

You can meet the requirement with an English test, for example an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 4.5.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

180000 SEK / year

≈ 180000 SEK / year

Additional Details

Citizens of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland are not required to pay application and tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Stockholm

Funding

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