Since its founding in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world dedicated to advancing knowledge.
Top reasons to study here
- KTH is working with industry and society in the pursuit of sustainable solutions to some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
- KTH encourages versatile solutions and the innovative climate creates many opportunities to realise great ideas.
- KTH's educational programmes foster a new generation of engineers, architects, teachers and undergraduate engineers.
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (42)
- M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- M.Sc. Communication Systems
- M.Sc. Embedded Systems
- M.Sc. Engineering Design
- M.Sc. Engineering Mechanics
- M.Sc. Engineering Physics
- M.Sc. ICT Innovation KTH
- M.Sc. Industrial Management
- M.Sc. Machine Learning
- M.Sc. Macromolecular Materials
- M.Sc. Medical Engineering
- M.Sc. Nanotechnology
- M.Sc. Naval Architecture
- M.Sc. Polymer Technology
- M.Sc. Railway Engineering
- M.Sc. Sustainable Technology
- M.Sc. Vehicle Engineering
Computer Science & IT (17)
- M.Sc. Communication Systems
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- Master Cybersecurity
- M.Sc. Embedded Systems
- M.Sc. ICT Innovation KTH
- M.Sc. Machine Learning
- M.Sc. Mathematics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (13)
- M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering Mechanics
- M.Sc. Engineering Physics
- M.Sc. Macromolecular Materials
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Nanotechnology
Business & Management (12)
- M.Sc. Engineering Design
- M.Sc. ICT Innovation KTH
- M.Sc. Industrial Management
- M.Sc. Sports Technology
Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
- M.Sc. Architecture
- M.Sc. Engineering Design
- M.Sc. Naval Architecture
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (7)
- M.Sc. Sustainable Technology
Medicine & Health (4)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- M.Sc. Sports Technology
About
History
The origins of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm – "Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan", KTH – go back to 1827, as the "Teknologiska Institutet" then began to offer education in technological subjects with a strong professional touch.
Education
KTH will continue to focus on research and education for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. We will continuously assess the impact of our efforts in society and contribute with the intellectual resources of our students and researchers to create new approaches to some of the most critical challenges of our times.
In collaboration the three universities offer a comprehensive university environment for research and education. More than 4,000 researchers and 47,000 students across all scientific fields have chosen one of the three renowned institutions.
Research
The wide spectrum of research at KTH demands variation in focus, approach and formation. KTH works to create an open atmosphere and break down traditional barriers between academic disciplines.
Basic research is conducted in parallel with applied research, and the same is true of multidisciplinary work and specifically targeted work. Based on strong areas of research at KTH, six focus areas have been created. These work as platforms for multidiciplinary research.
Career
KTH Career acts as a link between students, employers and industry, and helps students with their career planning. Free of charge, it offers various events and individual guidance, such as career coaching and a mentor programme.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
At a student office (also called course office) you can e.g. re-register for a course, pick up exams or purchase course compendiums. What office you should turn to depends on which school/department is responsible for the course. If you have questions about what course to choose or your studies on your program, you should instead turn to your education office or programme counsellor.
Housing services
For exchange students and master students from the EU there is unfortunately no guarantee of receiving a housing offer from KTH. Therefore and due to the housing situation in Stockholm, it is a good idea to start looking for private accommodation as soon as possible.
Library services
In 1825 the foundation of the KTH Library was laid through the first purchases and donations. Nowadays, the focus of acquisition is on electronic resources. The library takes great account of requests from students, teachers and researchers when acquiring resources or starting new subscriptions.
Student Reviews
Practical Experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
What I like most is, practical experience is considered very important and you need to get it to pass most of the courses. This is exactly what an engineer needs.
Great. Highly Recommended.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I was given very free environment to develop my own ideas and to pursue the ideal built environment in my mind.
Highly Satisfied
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good professors and a healthy learning environment.
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