When you have completed your studies at KTH, you need to apply for a degree certificate in Ladok. Here you can read about the whole process.
Apply for a degree certificate
You apply for a degree via Ladok, where you can apply for all types of degrees, at all levels. The processing time for a degree certificate is usually around 8–10 weeks.
If you no longer have a KTH account but want to apply for a degree certificate,, you can do so in
Ladok for Alumni
.
Prepare your degree application
To ensure that your application will be approved, you need to check that:
No result is missing or incorrectly recorded.
All courses included in the degree according to the syllabus have been finalised in Ladok.
The spelling of the title of your degree project is correct.
If the title is wrong, attach the first page of your degree project and upload it together with your application and write in the application that the title is wrong.
Your name is correct in your personal menu, as that name is transferred to Ladok and will appear on your degree certificate.
You have attached a certified photocopy of your previous Bachelor's degree or equivalent. This is not applicable if you already have presented a complete Bachelor's degree certificate when applying for admission or after you are admitted.
Which courses can I include in my degree?
You can only include the courses that are part of the degree according to the programme syllabus. You must have completed the courses. Individual sections from an uncompleted course cannot be included in the degree. Contact your programme coordinator if you are unsure what can be included in your degree.
On the first page of your degree certificate you will find your name, the title of your degree and the issue date. It is followed by a course appendix containing your name, personal identity number, the programme of study, degree title and all the courses completed for the degree. All KTH degree certificates are bilingual, in Swedish and English, and are issued as electronic documents.
Degree certificates issued by KTH are e-stamped. Information on verification of the e-stamping can be found on the last page of the degree certificate. When the degree certificate has been issued, a notice will be sent by e-mail. The degree certificate is downloaded from Ladok for students or Ladok for alums.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
No, a diploma from the graduation ceremony does not replace your degree certificate. During the graduation ceremony, a diploma is given to all participants. The diploma is only a symbolic memory of the day and is only awarded on-site.
The processing time for a degree certificate is about 10 weeks. Processing times can be longer during the summer and early autumn, when many people apply for a degree certificate. Processing times in spring are usually considerably shorter.
All applications must always be reviewed, but if everything in your application is complete, it usually goes fairly quickly as long as there are no long queues. Follow the instructions carefully and make sure your application is complete.
Cases that are complex and require investigation may take longer than usual.
In Sweden, no system for calculating average grades is applied. This is also reflected in the Diploma Supplement that you receive with your degree certificate.
A degree certificate certifies specific knowledge and skills that employers usually require. In some countries, some employers also require a degree certificate, regardless of experience.
No, KTH does not issue a new diploma for a name change. A diploma is a decision by the authorities made on the basis of the documents valid at the time. However, you can obtain a certificate of results from Ladok, via
Ladok for alumni
, where your course results and the degree issued are shown with your new name registered with the Swedish Tax Agency.
