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Study abroad

Studying abroad is a unique opportunity and experience, a chance for you to round out your résumé while discovering the world, learning about new cultures, and making friends for life. As a student at KTH, you can spend part of your study time abroad without additional costs or extended study time.

Man bicycle through a Japanese city.

Late application for exchange studies

Go on exchange studies the coming spring! From 25 August to 8 September, you can make a late application and choose from the exchange places not allocated in previous application periods.

Go on exchange studies

Go on exchange studies as part of your KTH studies! Applications for exchange studies are open in November and February. When to apply depends on whether you study your entire education at KTH or if you only study a master's programme here.

Beijing

Carry out your degree project abroad

As a KTH student you can carry out your degree project abroad - both on a undergraduate and graduate level. Students who do their thesis within Europe can apply for Erasmus scholarships just like for regular exchange studies.

Different types of studies abroad

  • Exchange studies  - Swap your studies at KTH for a semester or two at one of KTH's partner universities.
  • Degree project  - Carry out your degree project at a cmopany or organization abroad.
  • KTH Field Studies (FS)  - Through KTH Field Studies (FS), you can get a travel grant for writing your degree project in a low- and middle-income country.
  • KTH Global Development Hub  - Participate in project courses in Africa focusing on global challenges.
  •  - Study one or two semesters at a partner university and receive master's degrees from both KTH and the partner institution.
  • Summer and short courses  - Spend the summer at another university in a new country, or study abroad for a shorter period of time.
  • Internship  - Carry out an internship at a company or organization abroad.