Innovative thinking, unlimited possibilities
KTH is Sweden's largest technical research institution and has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities. We gather researchers and faculty from around the world whose work encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, natural sciences, architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.
The wide spectrum of research demands variation in focus, approach and formation. We work to create an open atmosphere and break down traditional barriers between academic disciplines. Basic research is conducted in parallel with applied research, and the same is true of multidisciplinary work and specifically targeted work.
Multidiciplinary focus areas
Based on strong areas of research at KTH, five focus areas have been created. These work as platforms for multidiciplinary research.
KTH also conducts reseach with in these areas:
Collaboration to meet challanges
KTH is working with industry and society in the pursuit of sustainable solutions to some of humanity’s greatest challenges: climate change, future energy supply, urbanisation and quality of life for the rapidly-growing elderly population. Close collaboration with society and industry creates a natural arena and better conditions for the practical implementation of research results and researchers have the opportunity to see their ideas make a tangible impact in society.
