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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.

Apply for exchange studies

The application for exchange studies for the study year 2024/25 is open until November 30 at 12.00. Please note that this round of applications is only open to you who are or have studied for your bachelor's at KTH.

Travel grants available for tuition fee-paying students

Do your degree project in a low- or middle-income country. KTH has some remaining KTH Field Studies travel grants for tuition fee-paying students. Apply before 30 November at 17.00.

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Ask a student about studies abroad

Are you thinking about how to do, or what it is like to study abroad as a KTH student? Ask your questions, big or small, to KTH's exchange ambassadors. They have all studied abroad at various universities around the world.

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.
  • Double master's degree  - 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.