Reimbursement of tuition fee

How to request reimbursement of tuition fees

It may be possible for you to request reimbursement of tuition fees, depending on your reasons and whether you are a newly admitted student or are already studying at KTH. Please read the complete information on this page before submitting a request for reimbursement.

To apply for reimbursement, you must submit a written request detailing the basis for your application. If your application is based on extenuating circumstances, you must provide supporting documentation for assessment and verification. Send your request to info@kth.se . The university director will decide on the reimbursement.

Please note that in compliance with strict regulations, KTH can only issue a refund to the same bank account from which the payment originated.

Reimbursement for newly admitted students

KTH can provide full reimbursement if the request for reimbursement reaches KTH by the invoice due date. 

If the request for reimbursement reaches KTH after the invoice due date, but before the start of the semester, we can reimburse 85 per cent of the tuition fee. In this case, full reimbursement is possible only if extenuating circumstances exist. 

If the request for reimbursement arrives after the start of the semester, reimbursement is only possible if extenuating circumstances exist.

Reimbursement for ongoing studies

The tuition fee for the upcoming or ongoing semester can be reimbursed if extenuating circumstances exist. If the semester is ongoing, you can be reimbursed a sum equal to the remaining ECTS credits of the semester. For upcoming semesters, a full reimbursement, excluding transaction fees, is possible.

Extenuating circumstances

Extenuating circumstances are occurrences beyond the student's control that prevent them from starting or continuing their studies, for example, severe illness or death of the student, the student's partner or a member of the immediate family. Extenuating circumstances may also be deemed in cases where the student's residence permit is not approved in time, if due to reasons beyond the student's control.

Change of fee status

If your fee status changes and you have already paid your tuition fee for an upcoming semester, reimbursement is possible until the start of the semester. If your fee status changes during the semester, reimbursement for that ongoing semester is impossible.

If you have any questions

We have gathered common questions and answers which you will find at FAQ about tuition fees . If you have any other questions about tuition fees, please contact info@kth.se .