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Newly admitted exchange, DD and DM students

Congratulations on being accepted to exchange, double degree or dual master's studies at KTH! Exciting times await you, and we look forward to meeting you on campus. It's now time to start preparing your move to Stockholm. To help you out, we've put together the most important steps to take.

Next steps after admission

If admitted for studies at KTH, you will receive your Letter of Acceptance by early May. After being admitted, non-EU students should apply for a residence permit. In May, you can apply for housing via KTH. Since the housing stock is limited, we strongly recommend that you also begin searching for housing on your own. If you are an exchange student, you should also an create an individual study plan which must be approved by your home university.

Letter of acceptance from KTH

Letter of Acceptance

By early May 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.

https://www.kth.se/en/student/studier/newatkth/degree-programme-stu/residence-permit-for-studies-1.6909

Apply 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.

Finish your course selection

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.

Find housing

It's time for you to start looking for a place to stay. You are welcome to apply for housing via KTH, but due to a limited stock of rooms, we recommend to search for housing on your own too.

Make sure you have the right insurance

All KTH students are insured on campus and when travelling to and from KTH. Make sure you also have medical insurance for off-campus situations.

Join the KTH community

Through our community on the Goin app, you can meet other students, get hands-on support, and dive deeper into the guides on our website.

Prepare your arrival at KTH

The semester starts at 24 August, so be at KTH by then. From 3 August until the start of studies on 24 August, you can visit KTH Entré to activate your KTH account and gain access to KTH's digital and physical infrastructure. We recommend arriving on one of our official Arrival days , when additional services and exceptional vibes await. KTH are organising arrival days on three dates in August, and 15 or 16 August are the ideal dates for most students. This gives you time to settle in and enjoy the optional introduction activities before studies begin.

Arrival days give you the smoothest start

We offer official Arrival days on 3, 15 and 16 August. During these days, we'll offer free shuttle service from the airport and help you get settled on campus.

Join the THS International Reception

From Arrival Day to mid September, the THS International Reception hosts a variety of activities to help you settle in at KTH.

Stockholm city hall

Welcome ceremony at Stockholm City Hall

Each year, we invite our new students to attend a Welcome ceremony at Stockholm City Hall, best known as the banquet hall for the annual Nobel Banquet.

Start your studies at KTH

You have finally activated your KTH account and you are now starting your studies at KTH.

Register for your courses!

Your first important step is to register for your courses - otherwise, you will lose your spot on the course. Course registration  is open at the start of each course. You must register in order to access the course in KTH's learning platform Canvas, register for exams, and have your results reported. So do not miss it!

At KTH, you also need to register for your exams. Registrations for the semester's first exam period will open in September. Learn more about the exam periods and registrations

We'll help you with signing of documents

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. If your are a dual master or double degree student, you should contact your international coordinator  for help with signatures on documents.

Additional tips

Here's some more tips on how studies at KTH work, the various support we offer.

Introduction to studies at KTH

Support and services

Do you have any questions?

We understand that you might have a lot of questions regarding your upcoming studies. Do not hesitate to contact us, we are here to help. KTH can help you get answers to your questions about KTH and your move to Sweden. You can email us at info@kth.se , call us at +46 8-790 80 00, or visit us at KTH Entré  if you are already on campus.