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So finally the selection result has released and it is time to make a decision! In order
to keep your place or to be placed on the reserve/waiting list for the second selection
round, remember to REPLY to your first Notification of Selection Results before April
8nd!

I understand sometimes it is difficult to make such a big decision to a new place. Maybe
there are some questions in your mind to keep you thinking, so here I list some of the
questions that you may need to be answered. Hope it will help

1: Student offer for fee-paying students:

– As a fee-paying student, you will be provided with:

• Guaranteed accommodation, including Internet access.
• Designated admissions officer for issues regarding tuition fee waivers and tuition fees.
• A personal mentor who will guide you with practical queries.
• On-campus employment opportunities (not applicable for tuition fee waiver recipients).
• General student insurance.
• Thorough introduction program and activities.
• Introductory course in Swedish language and culture.

2: For new students?

KTH arranges an introduction program for newly arrived master’s students, to make sure
that the entry into life at our university and in the city is smooth and to acquaint
students with KTH and Sweden. The introduction program includes activities such as:

• Pick-up at the airport
• Delivery of the key to your accommodation
• Mingle with other newly arrived students
• Trip to IKEA

3: Where to get useful information?

The KTH International Student Office will also give information about things such as
civic registration number, bank account, health care, insurance and language courses as
well as inform about safety/security and student social life.

The student union at KTH has a service for international students called THS
International arranges a number of social activities as well:

• The student union also provides opportunities to get in touch with a Swedish “buddy” student, which can be extremely helpful in getting acquainted with life at KTH.
• Other examples of services provided by the student union include:
• Café, restaurant and book shop
• Sports
• Parties and other events

I can say that after you get at KTH, you will be helped a lot and take good care of. So
there is nothing to worry about. Just say YES and enjoy your new life!

I hope the information will help and more information will coming soon! Keep following

Do you know that there is a language café at KTH?

It is a great place for you to improve your language skills, learn a new language or help others with your language! Also it is great opportunity to meet new friends, right?

A language café is not a language course, not a formal class; there are no teachers and no rules to follow, just the freedom of speech. Come to the KTH library and check the Language Café out!  :)

For more detailed information, please click HERE

While you are still happy for the great news of being admitted to KTH, there is one thing to make you even happier: Do NOT forget to check your mailbox! KTH is sending you a welcome package! Will you be the lucky one?

Comparing to last year, KTH prepared more welcome packages than which means more international students (non-EU) will have the chance to get it. This year’s package consist a calendar, a student compass, a USB with some valuable information about KTH and a handbook with useful information for newly admitted student.

The special KTH calender is designed to show not only you but also your parents “A year of Stockholm and KTH”. To begin with, KTH would like to thank your parents for supporting you. Additionally, KTH wants your parents to have some idea about what it is like in Stockholm while you are here. For example, pictures of regional landscapes and scenery.

Hope you will like the package and welcome to KTH! 

Good luck!!

The long Easter weekend is finally upon us, heralding in the start of spring. Easter is an official Swedish holiday that provides two “red days” which allow us the opportunity to celebrate and spend time with family.

Known as “Påsk” in Swedish, Easter is a Christian holiday that occurs at different calendar days each year and has been celebrated in Sweden since 1844. Traditionally, the Swedish celebration of Easter includes a “Påskbord” which often serves eggs, lamb, and salmon. “Påskris” is a decorative component of the holiday which typically involves colorfully adorned twigs.

Hope you have a happy holiday weekend and – don’t forget – the warm weather will be coming soon!

The first selection results for master’s programs 2013 has been released today. Firstly, I would like to congratulate and warmly welcome those who got admitted to KTH for your master’s studies! 

But for those who has not get any good news yet, please do not be sad and continue to be patient. There will be two Notification of Selection Results, one after each of the two selection rounds. Remember to check your second Notification of Selection Results on April 18th and I wish you the best luck!!

There are a few things that I would like to remind you which are important:

Replying to your offer: In order to keep your place or to be placed on the reserve/waiting list for the second selection round, remember to reply to your first Notification of Selection Results! Click HERE for detailed information.

Scholarships: Scholarships are available from the Swedish Institute and individual universities for international students. Click HERE and HEREfor detailed information.

Residence permit for studying: If you have decided to come to Sweden for your master’s studies, then after paying the tuition fees, it is time to apply for a residence permit for studying. Click HERE for detailed information from Swedish Migration website.

I am truly happy for those who got admitted to KTH and I think you have made a great choice! Hopefully you will enjoy the study here and I believe you will! Good luck for the coming processes! 

Not long ago I posted a video about my visit to Sandvik. Yesterday I had another chance to make a new video and this time I would like to share a video about the KTH Innovation Department.

The KTH Innovation Department aims to connect research and ideas to business and industry. One of the ways they can do this is by fostering entrepreneurship among students and organizations. The department cooperates with several national and international universities and research centers, and conducts research in four different research groups: Business Development and Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance, Industrial Dynamics, and Economics.

The department offers a variety of courses as well as two different masters programs. Students can apply to individual courses by following this link:

http://www.kth.se/utbildning/kurser/information-in-english

Of course in this new video, you will be able to see an example from a start up company that supported by the KTH innovation department, also different offers that you can get as a student from KTH. Be patient, the video will come soon

Recently I had the pleasure of hosting two very talented engineering students from Bulgaria. They were invited to KTH after going through a selection process that provides students the opportunity to visit the top two Swedish engineering universities, including KTH. They were also afforded the opportunity to visit some Swedish companies such as the Swedish car maker Saab.

During their trip, I showed them around the KTH campus and told them about the student life in Stockholm. KTH arranged meetings with some of the engineering department directors and provided access to facilities. In the afternoon, we shared a typically Swedish lunch at a restaurant inside the KTH campus and talked about our experiences studying engineering.

I enjoyed my time with them very much and I hope they have a very successful career after graduating as engineers!

Although the deadline to KTH Master’s programmes has passed, some programmes are still open for late applications. The programmes open for applications have an “Add” button next to them in the list on universityadmissions.se!

Please note: Late applications will be processed only if time permits, after all the applications that arrived on time. Your chances to be admitted depend on the number of students who applied on time and have decided to accept their place.

More information about late application, please click HERE.

Good luck everyone!

Here comes a perfect window for you, especially for all international students could have the chance to JOIN  a global, engaging and entertaining web talk show – Crosstalks.

Crosstalks is a high quality and new form of international academic live talk show. Two of Sweden’s leading universities – KTH and Stockholm University – are working together to highlight cutting-edge content from the academic, business and cultural life. The website allows people from all over the world to comment and interact with each other based on content and program participants. It is always possible to start an interesting discussion online and the content is always available.

The show is broadcasted from KTH on February 28th at 17:00 and you are all cordially invited to attend the airing of the show! You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and be a part of the discussion.

Please click HERE to find more information regarding topics, professors, etc.

Take the opportunity, be at where great minds meet!