Credit transfer
As a student, you can apply for credit transfer if you believe that you have qualifications that correspond to the content of your education, for example, from previous studies at another higher institution or professional experience. If you have completed exchange studies through KTH, you should apply for credit transfer after the exchange.
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This applies to credit transfer
As a student at KTH, you have the right to apply for credit transfer for previous studies or experiences to be included in your education. You may not need to apply for a credit transfer if you have taken your previous studies at another Swedish university. Contact your programme coordinator for further guidance.
However, you always need to apply for a credit transfer for credits obtained in higher education abroad if you want them assessed in relation to KTH's education. You also need to apply for credit transfer if you wish to include earlier professional experiences. If you have been on exchange through KTH, you should apply for credit transfer after returning to KTH.
Please note that a credit transfer may affect your continued studies and your eligibility for study funds. Therefore, you must think through the purpose of the credit transfer before you apply.
Important things to consider before you apply:
- You cannot receive study funds from the Swedish Board of Study Finance (CSN) for courses that have been credited. You must notify CSN of any changes you make that may affect your student finance.
- If you transfer credits to a course you have already taken, you will not receive credits for it again. If your student accommodation requires a specific number of ECTS (högskolepoäng) per year, this may be affected by a credit transfer.
- You will not receive a new grade from KTH on any credited courses or experiences.
- Keep in mind that KTH’s processing time may vary.
For more information about transfer of credits and how it may affect your further studies, contact your programme coordinator or equivalent for your programme.
How to apply for credit transfer
Prepare the necessary documents
Start by preparing the following documents before you begin your application. The documents are necessary for KTH to process your application.
- If you have studied in Sweden: A transcript of records with grades and grading scale for qualifications that are not reported in Ladok.
- If you have studied abroad: An official transcript of records from a foreign higher education institution. If the certificate is in a language other than English, a certificate in the original language and a formal English translation are required. Also, attach the course syllabus from the semester you took the course or courses. The documentation should indicate the course content, learning objectives, examination form, level and scope.
- If you have been on exchange studies: Your study plan and an official transcript of records from the partner university. If the certificate is in a language other than English, a certificate in the original language and a formal English translation are required. Learn more further down this page.
- If the credit transfer applies to previous professional activities or education other than higher education: You need to prove professional activities through employer certificates and other education through course certificates and syllabi. The documentation should indicate the scope of the activities. Also, attach documentation from any validation process. Contact info@kth.se for information about what a validation process entails.
Start your application
There are two ways to apply for credit transfer at KTH: via Ladok for students and by filling out a form. The method you should use depends on which KTH school provides your education.
Click your school to find the correct way to credit transfer:
Credit transfer via Ladok for students
If you are studying at the ABE, EECS or SCI school, you should apply for credit transfer via Ladok for students as described below:
Apply in Ladok for students
- Log in to Ladok for students
- Select Credit transfer. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the page.
- Follow the instructions for each step of the application. Don't forget to have your course syllabus, transcript of records and other related documents handy so you can attach them to your application.
If KTH has any questions about your application or needs additional documentation, we will contact you directly via your application in Ladok. If we send you a message in Ladok, you will also receive a notification about this via email. Therefore, remember to regularly monitor your email and/or your application in Ladok while your case is being processed.
When the credit transfer is complete, it will be visible in Ladok for students under the heading My education.
Credit transfer from exchange studies
When applying for credit transfer from exchange studies, you must attach the following documents to your application:
- Study plan, the document with courses that your programme director has approved for your exchange studies.
- An Official Transcript of Records, which is an official grade document from a higher education institution that shows all courses that you have completed with a passing score and how many credits each course comprises.
- Syllabuses for courses (including elective courses) that are not included in your approved study plan.
Note that credited courses are not graded again by KTH; only the points are credited from studies abroad.
Expect a decision on credit transfer to take approximately two months, as it often takes time for grades from exchange universities to reach KTH. If you are receiving study funds from the Swedish Board of Study Finance (CSN), it is usually sufficient for you to submit a copy of your foreign grades to CSN for you to receive study funds from CSN before the credit transfer is complete.
For more information on applying for credit transfer if you have been an exchange student, contact your degree programme's international coordinator.
Credit transfer via form
If you are studying at the CBH or ITM school, you should apply for credit transfer via a form, by following these instructions:
KTH has two different forms for course credit transfer:
- Application for credit transfer for courses at institution outside of Sweden - if you want to apply for credit transfer from studies at higher education institutions abroad, for example from exchange studies.
- Application for credit transfer for courses at other institution in Sweden - if you want to apply for credit transfer from another university or higher institution located in Sweden.
Find application forms for credit transfer (KTH Intranet)
Here's what to do:
- Download the form that suits your case, depending on whether you want to transfer credits from a Swedish or foreign university.
- Fill out the form digitally and save it on your computer.
- Email the form, along with the attached necessary documents , to your programme coordinator. If your application for transfer credits concerns exchange studies, email your international coordinator.
When there is a decision on your application, you will receive an email. You can also follow your case in Ladok for students under the heading Credit transfer.
Credit transfer from exchange studies
When applying for credit transfer from exchange studies, you must attach the following documents to your application:
- Study plan, the document with courses that your programme director has approved for your exchange studies.
- An Official Transcript of Records, which is an official grade document from a higher education institution that shows all courses that you have completed with a passing score and how many credits each course comprises.
- Syllabuses for courses (including elective courses) that are not included in your approved study plan.
Note that credited courses are not graded again by KTH; only the points are credited from studies abroad.
Expect a decision on credit transfer to take approximately two months, as it often takes time for grades from exchange universities to reach KTH. If you are receiving study funds from the Swedish Board of Study Finance (CSN), it is usually sufficient for you to submit a copy of your foreign grades to CSN for you to receive study funds from CSN before the credit transfer is complete.
For more information on applying for credit transfer if you have been an exchange student, contact your degree programme's international coordinator.
Credit transfer for doctoral students
Doctoral students can apply for credit transfer, as described above. Doctoral students at the ABE, EECS or SCI school apply via Ladok for students, while doctoral students at CBH or ITM school apply via a form.
As a doctoral student, you can apply for credit transfer from both courses and other experiences, such as participation in a conference or summer school. It is possible to include multiple activities in one application. Contact your supervisor for information on the types of activities for which you may apply for credit transfer before submitting your application to KTH.
Please note that you need to provide formal documentation to prove your activities.
How to apply for credit transfer