Eligibility and selection

Last edit: 07/01/2010
Approved: 07/01/2010

The basic requirement for admission to a master’s program at advanced level is a national university degree at basic level (undergraduate, first cycle) of at least 180hp or an equivalent international degree.

The specific prerequisites for admission to the master’s program in Photonics are previous courses in wave theory and theoretical electromagnetism at a level corresponding to a “kandidatexamen” in electrical engineering or an equivalent international degree (bachelor of science in electrical engineering). A good knowledge of English, equivalent to Eng B.

The admission of students in the master’s program in Photonics follows an evaluation of merits based mainly on the applicant’s knowledge, previous education, the university where the studies have been performed, especially meriting previous subjects, study motivation, and references. The knowledge of the applicant is given preference in this evaluation. Eligible applicants are ranked according to the evaluation and admission is granted according to the number available positions determined for the program.

Hänvisning till KTHs antagningsordning: KTH-handboken II 11.5