Doctoral students

Are you a doctoral student heading to Sweden and KTH? Welcome! Here we have gathered all the information you need when it comes to preparing your arrival, settling in to your new life in Sweden and what applies to your doctoral studies at KTH.

Plan your stay

KTH can provide you with housing in Stockholm. To apply you have to register with KTH Relocation.

KTH Relocation

It is important to prepare your arrival to Sweden and KTH.

Planning your stay

During your stay

Find all the practical information you need for your life in Sweden, such as how to get health care, civic registration, and information about setting up a bank account.

During your stay

Doctoral student at KTH

Find information about your doctoral studies at KTH, including steering documents, individual study plans and qualifications.

Doctoral student at KTH

Registration on doctoral thesis

School specific information

School of Architecture and the Built Environment

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health

School of Industrial Engineering and Management

Courses for doctoral students offered by each school

Learn about the essential differences in being a visiting PhD compared to an enrolled PhD

Things to do in your free time

There are many things to see and do in Stockholm. The city offers over 100 museums to visit, and there are plenty of cinemas, cafes and a beautiful archipelago very close at hand.

Leisure time