Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Pursuing doctoral studies at KTH means devoting yourself to a research project under the supervision of an experienced researcher. You will follow an individual study plan, take courses within a doctoral programme and write a thesis. Doctoral students at KTH are normally employed and earn a monthly salary. In order to succeed as a doctoral student, you need to be goal oriented, driven and willing to take responsibility for your own work. Your development goes hand in hand with the progression of your research project and coursework. There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies in Sweden. Once you have been admitted as a doctoral student at KTH, you and your supervisors will set up an individual study plan based on the general syllabus. This individual study plan summarizes how your education will be organized, which courses you will take, your tutorial, and other commitments. The study plan also determines the requirements you must fulfil to graduate. Your individual study plan should be reviewed on a yearly basis.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Pursuing doctoral studies at KTH means devoting yourself to a research project under the supervision of an experienced researcher. You will follow an individual study plan, take courses within a doctoral programme and write a thesis. Doctoral students at KTH are normally employed and earn a monthly salary. In order to succeed as a doctoral student, you need to be goal oriented, driven and willing to take responsibility for your own work. Your development goes hand in hand with the progression of your research project and coursework. There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies in Sweden. Once you have been admitted as a doctoral student at KTH, you and your supervisors will set up an individual study plan based on the general syllabus. This individual study plan summarizes how your education will be organized, which courses you will take, your tutorial, and other commitments. The study plan also determines the requirements you must fulfil to graduate. Your individual study plan should be reviewed on a yearly basis.

PTE Academic

62+

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

90+

Students eligible for doctoral education must meet the following general admission requirements: a degree at the advanced (master's) level, or at least four years of previous university studies corresponding to 240 ECTS credits, of which at least one year corresponding to 60 ECTS credits must be at the advanced (master's) level. In addition, specific requirements are connected to each position. These are outlined in the vacancy announcements and may relate to additional knowledge from higher education, professional experience, necessary language skills and other conditions.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Mar

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

More programs from the university

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.

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1)

BSc in Information and Communication Technology

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.

KTH campus, Stockholm, Sweden

48 monthsProgram duration

Engineering - GeneralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

In this guide you will find:

More programs from the university

Bachelor UG

Master PG

PHD

BSc in Information and Communication Technology

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MSc Vehicle Engineering

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MSc Industrial Management

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