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 you are admitted for exchange studies at KTH, you will receive your Letter of Acceptance by late October. After being admitted, non-EU students should apply for a residence permit as soon as possible. In November, 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. As an exchange student, you should also select your courses in preparation for your arrival at KTH.
Letter of Acceptance
By late October, 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.
It's time for you to start looking for a place to stay. The housing application from KTH is open from 3 to 10 November, and you will find the application link in your Welcome Letter sent out on 3 November. Please bear in mind that we cannot guarantee housing for all students, so consider
looking for housing on your own
too.
The semester starts on 12 January, so be at KTH by then. We recommend arriving on our official Arrival day on 11 January, to take part in our additional services and get to get your contract and keys if you have housing through KTH.
Arrival day gives you the smoothest start
We offer our official Arrival day on 11 January. This is the ideal day to arrive if you have a housing contract with KTH and want to kick-start your studies with us together with most other exchange students.
Upon arriving at KTH for your studies, you will receive your personal KTH account, which gives you access to KTH's digital infrastructure, allowing you to register for your courses and administer your studies. You will also receive your access card to enter KTH's premises.
We will reach out to you before the start of the semester with the details you need to know to obtain your KTH account and access card.
Start your studies at KTH
You have finally activated your KTH account and you are now starting your studies at KTH. Your first important step as a new student is to register for courses. 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!
Studies at KTH
Before starting your studies at KTH, it is helpful to understand how studies are organised, how courses and examinations work, and what responsibilities you have as a student.
KTH's IT services will help you with your KTH account, the access card you use on campus and your access to wi-fi, printers and software. There is a quick reference guide to get you started with your IT services.
To help you settle in, we provide you with a welcoming environment and a full range of support and service tailored to the needs of international students.
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
incoming-exchange@kth.se
or visiting an exchange coordinator during Arrival days or during drop-in hours at KTH Entré.
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.
