BSc Information and Communication Technology
The bachelor’s programme in Information and Communication Technology gives you a broad foundation in electronics, programming, computer science and communication technology. You learn to design and develop digital systems and applications, with opportunities to explore areas such as AI, machine learning, robotics, e-health and next-generation communication. Graduates can continue to master’s studies or work in a wide range of industries.
Information and Communication Technology at KTH
ICT is an ever-expanding field and the basis for digitalising human communication. Since the conception of the first personal computer in the 1950s and the invention of the World Wide Web in the late 1980s, ICT has come to affect human life at its core and all industries and sectors. Today, new systems and services continually evolve as people and products become increasingly connected. At the same time, concepts like AI and quantum computing promise to speed up this development even more. While technology can improve people's quality of life and contribute to the green transition, development requires constantly enhanced security. This evolution creates a demand for ICT experts who strengthen the protection against industrial espionage, fake news, and cyber warfare and develop reliable AI, e-health and digital design. As a student in the bachelor’s programme in Information and Communication Technology, you find yourself in the centre of this exciting field.
The programme teaches you about electronics, software, computer science, and communications technology. It also integrates technology with economics, leadership, and sustainable development – giving you a broad perspective on technological development. A large proportion of the programme consists of elective courses, giving you considerable freedom to shape your education around your interests. You can use the electives to deepen your studies in areas such as AI and machine learning, or explore complementary subjects such as optimisation, project management, intercultural competence, and Swedish language. This flexibility allows you to build a profile that reflects your interests and future goals.
All teaching is conducted in English in a combination of lectures, laboratory work, and practice. You will benefit from the extensive group work that you can do both at future employers and in research environments. The programme is based on the latest research that KTH conducts in collaboration with companies and your teachers are internationally recognised professors from all over the world. Through guest lectures and projects, you will meet companies and gain a sounder understanding of your future profession.
You will study at KTH's main campus. Your fellow students come from both Sweden and other countries such as Germany, France, Spain, England and South Korea. Collaborating in intercultural groups is a valuable experience that can lay the foundations for your own international network.
This is a three year programme (180 ECTS credits) given in English. Graduates are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science. The programme is given by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (at KTH).
Courses in the programme
The courses in the programme cover topics such as mathematics, computer programming, engineering and communication, digital electronics, project methodology, computer security, and industrial economics.
Courses in the programme Information and Communication Technology
Career
The ICT market ranks as one of the largest industries in the world. After graduation, creative jobs await in Sweden and internationally. The programme is a path to opportunities in global and regional IT companies, consultancy firms, in most companies’ IT departments and in international institutions. There is also a great need for ICT skills in the automotive industry and medical technology.
You can evolve into a system developer, designer, project leader and much more. You might have a new idea during the programme and go on to become an entrepreneur, or apply to the many startup companies in the field. Even though more and more people are training in ICT around the world, the need for ICT competence is expected to be high for a long time to come.
As a graduate, you also meet the entry requirements of several of the master’s programmes offered at KTH within the field.
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The key sustainable development goals addressed by the bachelor's programme in Information and Communication Technology are:
The programme teaches you to understand and develop sustainable solutions for the global sustainability goals Energy for All and Sustainable Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. ICT's main contribution to sustainability is to enable other industries to become more energy efficient and reduce their carbon footprint. Emissions from the transport and industry sectors can be greatly reduced if new energy-efficient technology can be used.
The IT industry also significantly impacts on personal integrity, digital monitoring, and democracy. There are major issues to engage in here for those who want to become involved and influence development. Another important aspect is that the technology that enables us to be connected is dependent on electricity. In order for the digital services we use to be environmentally friendly, it is important to create an energy-efficient infrastructure.
Faculty and research
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science conducts research that is world-leading within its field. The research contributes to future solutions in theoretical computer science, applied computer science, robotics, medical science, nanoelectronics, smart grids, intelligent transport systems, secure infrastructure, computer systems, computational biology, media technology and interaction design, as well as speech and musical communication.
The Department of Computing and Learning Systems (CLS) works in several areas to contribute to future solutions in the data science, software construction, distributed and parallel systems, computer architecture, network systems, and network systems security.
Research groups include Data Science: Machine Learning, GALE: Graph Analytics and Network Learning, Programming Languages and Modelling, Software Development with Clouds and Artificial Intelligence, Data Systems Lab, Distributed and Parallel Systems, Computer Architecture, Networked Systems Security, the Networked Systems Lab, and Machine-Intelligence for Networks and Distributed Systems.
