KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden’s largest and most respected technical university. Since its founding in 1827, KTH has been at the centre of technological advances in Sweden. The Institute offers more than 60 Master’s programmes with English as a medium of instruction and conducts world-class research in an array of technology and engineering fields. Its strong research reputation has reinforced the university’s position as one of the most prominent technical universities in Europe and a force to be reckoned with globally.
Currently, KTH is the highest-ranked university in Sweden and 89th in the world according to the QS world university rankings, 2022. Sweden and KTH have a tradition of attracting talents from all corners of the world. At KTH, you will have the opportunity to meet diverse people from different backgrounds, who can widen your horizons and challenge you to excel. KTH inspires students to look for invention in challenges and real-world problems, contributing to a brighter tomorrow.
KTH conducts 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, sustainability, internationalisation and equality. The main KTH Campus is located in central Stockholm and has been an important centre for research and education since the early 20th century. Most central functions and degree programmes are based here.
The university provides various scholarships for students with exceptional academic performance. The KTH scholarship covers the full tuition fee of a one or two-year master’s programme. In 2021, 10 % of the scholarship applicants admitted to a programme were nominated for the KTH Scholarship (69 out of 669). The selection process for the scholarship focuses on academic excellence and the drive to contribute to sustainable development.
Funding Details
The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee at the KTH for the first and the second year if the study results during the first year are satisfactory. However, the scholarship does not include living costs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship you must be a fee-paying student and have applied for a Master’s programme at KTH as your priority. Students with conditional eligibility also qualify for the scholarship. The scholarship is awarded primarily based on academic excellence and the selection process is undertaken in parallel with the admissions process. The applicants who fulfil the admission requirements of the programme sought are eligible for a scholarship. After the applicants have been assessed for admission, the suitability of applicants for the scholarship is ascertained on the following criteria:
- The applicant’s grades (GPA or equivalent)
- The ranking of the university that awarded the applicant’s bachelor’s degree
- The applicant’s motivation, relevant work experience and extra-curricular activities
- The applicant’s motivation: how they will contribute to the sustainable development goals with a master’s degree from KTH
The last date to apply for the scholarship is 17 January.
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