{"id":8875,"date":"2023-03-30T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/?p=8875"},"modified":"2025-08-05T15:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:52:15","slug":"welcome-to-kth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/2023\/03\/welcome-to-kth\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to KTH!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content-wrapper\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello everybody, and welcome to this new blog post! Let me congratulate to all of you who have been admitted to KTH, you made it! Enjoy this moment as much as you can. At least for a couple of days, don\u2019t think about anything: just enjoy the fact that you&#8217;ve been admitted. And after that\u2026 let\u2019s see what will happen in the next months!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" class=\"wp-image-8878\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_1596.png?resize=1200%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Picture of KTH in a sunny morning\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_1596.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_1596.png?resize=748%2C468&amp;ssl=1 748w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_1596.png?resize=1168%2C730&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_1596.png?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The very first picture I took after arriving at KTH last year<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New at KTH<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First things first: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/student\/studier\/newatkth\/welcome-to-kth-1.703656\">New at KTH<\/a> website should become your new best friend. All the news, updates, upcoming webinars and important dates will be posted there, so be sure to tune in and explore the website carefully! Also, you will find most of the practical info with what you actually need to know (or do) before coming here. So, super important!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;d suggest you to start by looking at the section on the meaning of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/student\/studier\/newatkth\/degree-programme-stu\/admissions-results-explained-1.1077154\">different admission results<\/a> to know what applies in your individual case.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important dates and deadlines<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a few important dates to remember:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>April 1<sup>st<\/sup>: application for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/studies\/master\/general\/scholarships\/kth-joint-programme-scholarship-1.611327\">Joint Scholarship<\/a> opens<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>May 1<sup>st<\/sup>: application for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/student\/studier\/accommodation\/accommodation-services-1.374952\">KTH accommodation<\/a> opens (this ONLY applies to fee-paying students! European students are not given accommodation through KTH \u2013 you can find more info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/student\/studier\/accommodation\/finding-housing-on-your-own-1.810578\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/student\/studier\/accommodation\/finding-housing-on-your-own-1.810578\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>May 31<sup>st<\/sup>: deadline for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/student\/studier\/tuition-fees\/payment-of-tuition-fees-1.323881\">tuition fee payment<\/a> (only applies to non-EU students), the optional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/larande\/sprak\/utbildning\/sprak\/eng\/studieforberedande-kurs-studieteknik-och-engelska-for-akademiska-andamal-1.813208\">English language course<\/a> application and KTH accommodation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once again, be sure to check <a href=\"http:\/\/kth.se\/en\/student\/studier\/newatkth\/welcome-to-kth-1.703656\">New at KTH <\/a>thoroughly for more info regarding dates and deadlines!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with us<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the next weeks, you will have multiple chances to get in contact with KTH students to ask them questions or have a talk. I highly recommend you not to miss these chances, as you can have all your doubts clarified and learn a lot more regarding your programme and KTH itself. Again, on the New at KTH page you can find all the info and dates on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/student\/studier\/newatkth\/degree-programme-stu\/webinars-and-events-for-admitted-degree-students-1.1059880\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/student\/studier\/newatkth\/degree-programme-stu\/webinars-and-events-for-admitted-degree-students-1.1059880\">upcoming webinars and live chats<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, in the next few weeks you will have the chance to do a video call with a student of the same programme you will attend. This is the so-called \u201cConnect with a KTH student\u201d programme and, honestly, I think this is by far the most useful videocall you could ever have. You\u2019ll get the chance to talk to a student who was in your place one or two years ago, and you\u2019ll be able to ask her\/him anything: from questions on life in Sweden up to which elective courses are the best in her\/his opinion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some tips<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To conclude, I would like to give you a few tips. Firstly, keep following our blog! In the next few weeks we will extensively cover a variety of admission-related topic, so be sure to tune in and leave comments every time anything is unclear.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, if you are a European student, I suggest you to start looking for housing as soon as possible. Stockholm\u2019s housing market can be rough and you want to be sure to actively start looking already in the next couple of weeks. Here are some useful websites:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bostad.blocket.se\/p2\/sv\/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5pShBhB_EiwAvmnNV05AszL62Q51XyHxusshkuFADaSveNhZNLvxLp2xdaa6GB7iQnhSnRoCPwcQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bostad.blocket.se\/p2\/sv\/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5pShBhB_EiwAvmnNV05AszL62Q51XyHxusshkuFADaSveNhZNLvxLp2xdaa6GB7iQnhSnRoCPwcQAvD_BwE\">Blocket Bostad<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/akademiskkvart.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/akademiskkvart.se\/\">Akademisk kvart<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sssb.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSSB<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samtrygg.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.samtrygg.se\/\">Samtrygg <\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I said, we\u2019ll cover the topic extensively, so don\u2019t worry if you feel a bit lost now!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, my last tip: enjoy these days. When I found out I got admitted, I immediately started looking for housing and started to get stressed. Don\u2019t be like me! Take the time to live this moment: you&#8217;ll have plenty of time to think about practical matters later. It\u2019s a great achievement and you should enjoy it with the people who supported you!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" class=\"wp-image-8879\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_1753.png?resize=1200%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Picture of a choir in the Stockholm City hall with plenty of people around\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_1753.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_1753.png?resize=748%2C468&amp;ssl=1 748w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_1753.png?resize=1168%2C730&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_1753.png?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">KTH welcomes the new students with a ceremony held at the Stockholm City Hall<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is all for today\u2019s post. As always, thank you for reading! Before leaving, I suggest you to check out Raygo\u2019s last post on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/2023\/03\/studio-visit-to-uppsala\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/2023\/03\/studio-visit-to-uppsala\/\">studio visit in Uppsala<\/a> and Martyna\u2019s post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/2023\/03\/stockholm-second-hand-heaven\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/2023\/03\/stockholm-second-hand-heaven\/\">second-hand markets<\/a> in Stockholm &#8211; they are super nice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay tuned for more updates, and congratulations again!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\/\/ Lorenzo<\/p>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everybody, and welcome to this new blog post! 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