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 Sweden’s highest ranked technical university.
- KTH is Sweden’s largest and most respected technical university.
- KTH provides one third of Sweden’s technical and engineering research at university level.
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
- 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. Nuclear Energy (EMINE)
- M.Sc. Polymer Technology
- M.Sc. Railway Engineering
- M.Sc. Renewable Energy (RENE)
- M.Sc. Sustainable Technology
- M.Sc. Vehicle Engineering
Computer Science & IT (14)
- M.Sc. Communication Systems
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Embedded Systems
- M.Sc. ICT Innovation
- M.Sc. Machine Learning
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 (9)
- M.Sc. ICT Innovation
- M.Sc. Industrial Management
- M.Sc. Sports Technology
Arts, Design & Architecture (8)
- M.Sc. Architecture
- M.Sc. Engineering Design
- M.Sc. Naval Architecture
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (7)
- M.Sc. Renewable Energy (RENE)
- M.Sc. Sustainable Technology
Medicine & Health (3)
- M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Medical Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- M.Sc. Sports Technology
Journalism & Media (1)
- M.Sc. Media Management
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 is Sweden’s largest and most prestigious technical university. The university has a rich history of pioneering ideas and innovation that dates back to 1827. KTH’s global reputation for excellence attracts students from all over the world. The university offers a range of study options for international students seeking world-class education within science and technology.
Research
KTH is Sweden's largest technical research institution and has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities.
We gather researchers and faculty from around the world whose work encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, natural sciences, architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.
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 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
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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.
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.
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.
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
KTH provides qualified and confidential student counselling to all students. The counsellors can help you become more aware of your own resources and make better choices about your studies and professional development.
Housing services
Some international student groups are guaranteed housing through KTH, while some have to find housing on their own. Stockholm offers a range of housing opportunities, but finding accommodation can take time so you must start looking early. The vast public transportation system makes it possible to study in one part of Stockholm and live in another.
Library services
The main library at KTH Campus is Sweden's largest library for technology with a vast selection of books, scientific journals and databases. With its study spaces, group rooms and cafe, the library is a popular meeting place for students. In addition to the main library KTH Kista, KTH Haninge, KTH Södertälje and the School of Architecture all have local libraries.
Medical services
University studies can be challenging. The Student Health Service provide counselling and support in psychological matters related to your studies. The staff is bound by confidentiality and the services are free of charge.
Student Life
Campus life
The five KTH campuses in Greater Stockholm, gather more than 12,000 full-time students, some 2,000 PhD students and approximately 3,700 full-time employees. The campuses are strategically located close to their areas of research and study, for example KTH Kista is situated in the middle of the Kista ICT hub, with some of the world’s leading Information and Communications Technology companies. One of our other campuses, KTH Flemingsberg, is located in one of Northern Europe’s leading medical technology centres for research and industrial activity.
Sports facilities
Although KTH campus is located in central Stockholm it is next to the National City Park – a large green area with great natural and cultural resources and excellent for jogging, walks etc.
On the main campus there is a sports centre which offers a fully equipped gym, aerobics classes, spinning and sports such as basketball, floorball, badminton, etc. Students may buy membership at a reduced price. Near the main campus there is an indoor swimming pool.
Stockholm Student Sports Association offers a wide variety of activities at various locations around the city. Activities include, for example; martial arts, racket and ball sports, dance classes, kayaking, fencing, mountain climbing, swimming and acrobatics.Student Reviews
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I want to apply for master degree. I see overall university ranking is so good
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Pros: I learn a lot from each course. We started with media theory that itself contains a lot of philosophy, this help me to develop my critical thinking skills and apply to the rest of the courses. In addition, I love the ability to mix and match courses, for example I took game design to enhance my edugaming (video games that teach valuable skills) design...
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