Structure of education at KTH
Degree programmes on different levels
Studies on university level in Sweden are divided into three cycles:
- First cycle (Bachelor) - the first three years
- Second cycle (Master) - one or two years following the first cycle
- Third cycle (Doctoral/PhD) - four years following the second cycle
Information on quality targets for each cycle (National qualifications framework)
Degree programmes at KTH
KTH offers education within all cycles mentioned above.
First-cycle programmes (Bachelor)
Courses on this level are generally offered in Swedish and knowledge in the Swedish language is necessary in order to be admitted.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Higher Education Diploma Programmes
First- and second-cycle programmes (five-year Master´s programme/Direct master)
The first three years are given in Swedish and knowledge in the Swedish language is necessary in order to be admitted to the full five-year programme. The two last years are generally given in English and offered as separate Master's programmes (1-2 years). See link below.
Master of Science in Engineering
Second-cycle programmes (Master, 1-2 years)
These programmes are offered in English.
Erasmus Mundus Master's programmes
Third-cycle (doctoral/PhD studies)
Doctoral studies for Doctor of Philosophy and Licentiate of Engineering degrees
