How to become an exchange student at KTH
Each year KTH welcomes 1 000 exchange students from all over the world. Exchange studies normally entail studying a selection of courses, not leading to a KTH degree. However, students from some partner universities have the possibility of taking on double degree and dual master's studies at KTH. The university may also offer internships.
How become an exchange student
To become an exchange student at KTH, you must be enrolled at a partner university with which KTH has an exchange agreement. KTH does not accept free movers as exchange students.
To qualify, you must have completed at least two years of the educational programme at your home university, preferably more, with above-average grades. Students in architecture must have three years of completed studies.
As an exchange student in any subject area except for architecture, you make an individual course selection and create your own study plan. KTH offers more than 1000 master's level courses in English. Exchange students within architecture have a set study plan.
How to become a double degree student
As a double degree student you are awarded a degree from KTH, as well as your home university after completed studies. In order to become a double degree student at KTH, you must be enrolled at a partner university with which KTH has a double degree agreement. Please contact the International office at your home institution to find out whether such an agreement exists. In order to qualify you must have completed at least three years of the educational programme at your home university, with grades above average. Application is done according to the same process as exchange studies.
How to become a dual master student
As a dual master student you are awarded a master degree from KTH, as well as your home university after completed studies. In order to become a dual master student at KTH, you must be enrolled at a partner university with which KTH has a dual master agreement. Please contact the International office at your home institution to find out whether such an agreement exists. Application is done according to the same process as exchange studies.
Dual master's degree exchange at KTH
Internships for international students at KTH
KTH may offer internship placements for students from other universities. These students must first find a department willing to host them. The intern will not receive academic credits for the internship, and are not allowed to register for courses.