Master's programmes at KTH
KTH offers a large number of master's programmes taught in English. They are open to students with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic qualifications. The master's programmes constitute a truly international environment - recent statistics show that KTH has more foreign students than any other university in Sweden.
High international standard
The master's programmes present an opportunity for students with excellent academic performance to obtain a competitive Master's degree of the highest international standard.
The duration of the programmes is either one, or in most cases, two years. Courses generally start in late August and finish in the beginning of June. The programmes consist of course work followed by a degree project. The number of students accepted to each programme is limited.
The master's programmes are currently free of charge.
Information regarding credit and grading system, course descriptions, examinations, academic calendar etc. can be found via the link below.
Degrees awarded
Students who have successfully completed a two-year Master's programme (120 ECTS) will be awarded a "Teknologie masterexamen", translated into English as "Degree of Master of Science (Two Years)".
Students who have successfully completed a one-year Master's programme (60 ECTS) will be awarded a "Teknologie magisterexamen", translated into English as "Degree of Master of Science (One Year)".
Please note that these degrees do not correspond to the Swedish degree "Civilingenjör".
Erasmus Mundus master's programmes
Erasmus Mundus is an EU programme for university cooperation at Master’s level. The Erasmus Mundus master's programmes include compulsory mobility, which means that the students study in at least two European countries. The Erasmus Mundus label is associated with the highest academic quality and standard of excellence. A number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available.
KTH currently participates in eleven Erasmus Mundus master's programmes.
