KTH Royal Institute of Technology : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details | Top Universities
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# 74QS World University Rankings

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1Undergraduate programs

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95Postgraduate programs

Tuitionfee

171,000 SEKTuition Fee/year

About KTH Royal Institute of Technology

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden's largest and highest-ranked technical university. Since its founding in 1827, KTH has been at the centre of technological advances in Sweden. At KTH, you will access a vibrant student life and a prestigious...
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About KTH Royal Institute of Technology

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden's largest and highest-ranked technical university. Since its founding in 1827, KTH has been at the centre of technological advances in Sweden. At KTH, you will access a vibrant student life and a prestigious...
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Available programs

KTH offers one bachelor's programme taught in English, the bachelor's programme in Information and Communication Technology. All other bachelor's programmes at KTH are taught in Swedish. 

KTH offers 63 master's programmes taught in English in various engineering and technology subjects, from Architecture to Nanotechnology. They present an opportunity for students with a bachelor's degree to obtain a master's degree of the highest standard.

University information

Visit the KTH website for utpdated information about the application process and admission requirements. The application deadline for most programmes is 15 January.

General

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90+
6.5+
180+
24+
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Bachelor

24+
180+
6.5+
90+
62+

Master

180+
90+
6.5+
62+

KTH is most known for its emblematic red brick campus nestled into the Royal National Park on the outskirts of central Stockholm. However, we conduct education and research at five campuses in the Stockholm region. Strategic placements of the campuses enable in-depth collaboration and close contact with industry and the surrounding community, all with a shared focus on digitalisation,...
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Student life

By choosing KTH, students gain access to a vibrant student life and a prestigious academic environment in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Stockholm consistently ranks as one of the greenest, most high-tech and most enterprising cities in Europe. Its rich intellectual heritage and entrepreneurial environment make it the ideal place for international students to put their learning...
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A degree from KTH is a springboard to a successful career. KTH graduates quickly establish themselves on the job market with over 50 per cent landing their first job even before receiving their degree – much thanks to KTH’s strong reputation among employees.

As the home of the Nobel Prize, Sweden is known for its innovation and entrepreneurship. Swedes have invented everything from the steam...
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

0 SEK
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International Students

171,000 SEK
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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For students required to pay tuition fees, there are a range of KTH and external scholarships available, including the KTH Scholarship and the Swedish Institute scholarships. 

Rankings & ratings

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is one of the top public universities in Stockholm, Sweden. It is ranked #74 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

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  • 2012
    #142
  • 2014
    #118
  • 2015
    #110
  • 2016
    #92
  • 2017
    #97
  • 2018
    #=98
  • 2019
    #=104
  • 2020
    #98
  • 2021
    #98
  • 2022
    #89
  • 2023
    #89
  • 2024
    #=73
  • 2025
    #74

Ranking criteria

65.7
Overall
45.2
Academic Reputation
86.1
Citations per Faculty
62.4
Employment Outcomes
55.6
Employer Reputation
62.3
Faculty Student Ratio
92
International Faculty Ratio
91.1
International Research Network
65.9
International Student Ratio
94.8
Sustainability

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Campus locations

Main Campus

KTH campus Campus

Brinellvägen 8

Stockholm

SE

100 44

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