Congratulations on your admission to KTH! Exciting times await you, and we look forward to meeting you. It's now time for you to start preparing for your move to Stockholm. To help you out, we have gathered all information you need; just follow the necessary steps below.
Checklist for new exchange students
1. Letter of Acceptance
In late April you will receive your Letter of Acceptance from KTH and essential information regarding your exchange. The Letter of Acceptance is required if you need to make an application for a residence permit.
If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss student and are about to study in Sweden for a period of time longer than three months, you need to apply for a residence permit for higher education.
You should create an individual study plan (learning agreement) in preparation for your arrival at KTH. The study plan should be approved by your home university and consist of the courses you intend to take during your exchange.
We offer three official Arrival days for the autumn semester, on 1, 16 and 17 August 2025. The Arrival Days are organised to give you a smooth arrival and ensure that you get the information needed for a good start at KTH.
In mid-August we will provide additional welcome material to prepare you for the start of your studies at KTH. For those who have further questions, we will also host a chat event, for which you will be invited.
Upon arrival, you may have documents from your home university to be signed by KTH, such as a certificate of arrival or a learning agreement. Sign it by sending a pre-filled document to exchangestudies@kth.se or visiting an exchange coordinator during Arrival days or during drop-in at KTH Entré. Please note that your digital learning agreement will only be signed upon request.
6. Register for courses and begin your studies
Before you start your studies, you must register for your courses - otherwise, you will lose your spot on the course. Course registration is open at the start of each course. Course register via the service Ladok for students once you have arrived at KTH and received your KTH account.
Sometimes, you might need to change course(s) after you have made your initial course selection. Change your course by cancelling or interrupting the course(s) you do not intend to take in the service Ladok for students . Finish the course changes by sending an email with the new course (name, course code, and application code) to exchangestudies@kth.se .
Give KTH your emergency contact information
KTH collects emergency contact information from all newly admitted international students. This is done so that we can contact someone close to you in case of an emergency.
If you cannot arrive by the start of the semester, 25 August, you must notify KTH by submitting an exemption form to ensure you won't lose your spot in the programme.
Note that for students of the BSc Information and Communication Technology, the latest arrival date is the mandatory roll-call event on 11 August, which will take place on KTH Campus from 10.55 to 11.55.
More details about the form will be available in summer.
Living and studying in Sweden
Moving to a new country is a big step, and we at KTH are here to make the transition easier. Please read our guide to living and studying in Sweden and learn more about the insurances you need, how to find accommodation and how to apply for our language courses.
It's time for you to start looking for a place to stay. You may be offered housing by KTH Housing - however, most often, students need to find accommodation on their own.
As a KTH student, you can access student discounts through a digital student discount card from Mecenat. Find out more on the student unions (THS) website.
When you eventually write an exam, you have to register for the exam. Otherwise, you will not be able to attend. Find out how to register and at what dates.
Your exchange coordinators are your main academic contacts during your studies. They will help you with any study-related concerns you might have, and send information about study-related activities before you arrive in Stockholm.
Stockholm Student Health Services complements the public healthcare that is available to residents of Sweden. As a KTH student, you are welcome to contact us if you have health-related issues. You can get individual support or join group workshops.
Students with documented, permanent disabilities can get compensatory support in their studies at KTH. What support you can get is an individual assessment and depends on what disability you have. Find out what support you can get and how to apply.
