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Recognition of prior learning

If you have previous studies or professional experience, you may be eligible for KTH programmes or be able to shorten the time it takes to complete your course or programme through a validation process. The process for recognition of prior learning involves an overall assessment of your knowledge and skills in relation to one of the bachelor’s or master’s programmes.

Recognition of prior learning for admission

Suppose you entirely or partially lack a formal requirement for a course or programme, but you believe you have the necessary knowledge to meet the requirement. In that case, you can apply for recognition of prior learning. The following may be applicable if you have:

  • Relevant work experience or other professional experience.
  • Incomplete academic studies in combination with relevant work experience or other professional experience.
  • A qualified vocational education in combination with relevant work experience or professional experience.
  • A relevant education that is either formal or informal.

To qualify for recognition of prior learning, you must be able to prove your knowledge with formal documentation, for example, a certificate from an employer. The document should validate which skills you have acquired or demonstrated in your professional role.

You apply by uploading your application and the documents that you will claim to your account on University Admissions  under “My Pages”. You must upload the documents by the application deadline for the programme. 

For students living in Sweden

If you do not have formal documents to show that you have the knowledge equivalent to a high-school course (eg. Physics 1), in Sweden you can, in most cases, take a test in the particular subject in order to get a formal grade. Contact “Komvux” (adult education) in your municipality if this applies to you.

Studies and documents from higher education institutions in other countries

Find out what academic documents are required from the country where you studied.

Bachelor’s level studies (University Admissions)

Master’s level studies (University Admissions)

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Information in Swedish (Information på svenska)