How to apply for exchange studies
If you have been selected by your home university for exchange studies at KTH you also need to complete KTH's online application. Make sure that you complete your application before the deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Application deadlines
Application
If you have been selected by your home university for exchange studies at KTH, please submit the online application according to the steps below. In the application you can also mark your interest in getting assistance in finding accommodation or in getting compensatory support.
Application process
1. Complete the first part of the online application
In the first step you fill out personal and study information. You should fill in your name as it is stated in your passport. Please do not use only capital letters. The link to the application system will be published on this page when the application is open.
2. Complete the second part of the online application
After you have completed the first part of the application, you will receive an e-mail on how to proceed with the second part of your application. Prepare the following documents to be uploaded in the application system:
- A clear recent passport-size photo.
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A scanned copy in PDF of personal page in passport/national ID card/identity card with citizenship indicated. For EU/EEA citizens, a national ID card is also accepted if it clearly states citizenship and the card's expiration date. The documents should be valid for at least 6 months from the commencement of your studies at KTH. If you have difficulties getting a new passport before the application deadline, please upload a copy of your current passport.
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A verified copy of your transcript of records in English, in PDF, that is a list of completed courses at university level, from both bachelor’s (for example bachelor’s certificate, classes préparatoire or similar) and master’s level.
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A list of courses you are currently pursuing and plan to complete before starting your studies at KTH.
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A signed nomination form, approving your exchange studies at KTH.
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A study plan with your intended/preliminary course choice. This is optional for exchange students but mandatory for dual and double degree students. The final course selection is submitted at a later stage, if admitted and when the schedule is published.
Please note: Your application will only be assessed if all documents are uploaded into the online system before the application deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Observe that no printed documents are to be sent by post to KTH.
3. Your application is completed
Once you have submitted your documents, the application is completed. You will be notified with an email confirming your completed application.
Letter of acceptance and selection of courses
You will receive a notification of admission a few weeks after the application deadline. If admitted, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance, which is the formal decision about exchange studies at KTH. For non-European citizens this is needed when applying for a residence permit for studies, which you are advised to do immediately, since the process may take up to three months.
If admitted, you will also receive an email about how to select your courses in the online system. Double degree and dual master students will hand in study plans. Read the information about how to select courses on the page about Course selection for exchange students .
Important information
If you previously did apply for exchange studies at KTH, but the studies got cancelled, you may get an error message, saying multiple stays are not possible. Please contact the exchange coordinators at KTH, and they will help you to submit a new application.
Ask us about exchange studies at KTH
In case of technical problems with the application system, please contact mobility-online@kth.se .
If you are a double degree or dual master student and will apply for a Master of Science degree from KTH, you will later be asked to submit:
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Your official bachelor's degree certificate/diploma.
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Your final transcript (including all grades from all courses during all study years).
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Before you apply, please read the regulation concerning personal data.
GDPR – Information on processing of personal data
Compensatory support
KTH strives to provide equal opportunities to all students. Exchange students who have a documented, permanent disability are welcome to apply for compensatory support at KTH.
Compensatory support for students with disabilities
Contact
Contact us if you have questions regarding going on exchange studies to KTH. Our exchange coordinators will help you with academic and study-related matters before and during your exchange studies