Entry requirements for freestanding courses
To be eligible for a freestanding course at KTH, you must meet the admission requirements of your chosen course and submit the required documents in your application. The admission requirements are different for bachelor's and master's level courses. If the number of eligible applicants is higher than the number of places in the course, a selection is made based on criteria set by each course.
Admission requirements for bachelor's level courses
Completed upper secondary education
A completed Swedish upper secondary education, or equivalent academic qualifications, is required. If you have your academic qualifications from another country than Sweden, you need to make sure that your qualifications meet this requirement. Find out what is required for your country at University Admissions .
Mathematics
Completed courses equal to the Swedish courses Mathematics 1a, 1b or 1c is required. If you completed your Swedish upper secondary education before 2010, you automatically meet this requirement, as this level of courses in Mathematics was mandatory.
Language proficiency
Courses taught in English
An English language proficiency equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6 is required for courses taught in English. You can meet the requirement by completing specific English tests and through your upper secondary studies or university studies. Detailed information on how you can meet the language requirement is provided by University Admissions .
Courses taught in Swedish
For courses taught in Swedish, a Swedish language proficiency equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary school course, Svenska 3/Svenska som andra språk 3 is required. If you have not completed this course, you can also meet the requirement through the TISUS test .
Course-specific requirements
In addition to the general requirements, there may be requirements specific to your course. Check the course page to see if there are any specific requirements for your course.
Admission requirements for master's level courses
Academic qualifications
Previous university studies are required.
Course-specific requirements
In addition to the required academic qualifications, there may be requirements specific to your course. For example, most courses require language proficiency equivalent to the requirements for bachelor's level courses. Check the course page to see if there are any specific requirements for your course.
Application documents
Your application is only complete when you have submitted all required documents. All documents should be uploaded to your application at University Admissions and not sent to KTH. Submit all documents relevant to the course you are applying for. Applications made with fraudulent documents will be rejected, and legal action may be taken.
Application documents for bachelor's level courses
Identification
A copy of your passport with personal data and photograph, or other identification document.
Certificates, diplomas and transcripts from upper secondary school
Certified copies from upper secondary school, diploma and transcripts (including grades) in the original language and authorised translation. The documentation requirements differ between countries; find out what is required for your country at University Admissions .
Proof of language proficiency
If your course is taught in English, you need to submit proof that you meet the English proficiency requirements. What proof you need to submit depends on your country of study and if you meet the English requirements through a test or previous studies. Most English test scores must be verifiable online. Find out what proof you need at University Admissions .
If your course is taught in Swedish, you need to submit proof that you meet the Swedish proficiency requirements. You can either prove you meet the Swedish language requirement by submitting your grade from a Svenska 3/Svenska som andra språk 3 course, or equivalent, or a TISUS test score. More information about Swedish language proficiency is found at Antagning (the Swedish equivalent of University Admissions).
Application documents for master's level courses
Identification
A copy of your passport with personal data and photograph, or other identification document.
Transcript of completed courses and grades
To prove you meet the academic qualifications, you need to submit your transcript of completed courses and grades. The transcripts must be officially issued as per the certificates and diplomas. If you have had courses credited and/or transferred from previous studies, you must also submit official transcripts for those.
Certificates and diplomas of your university studies
Suppose you have a completed bachelor's degree. In that case, you should submit certificates and diplomas officially issued by the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office, or the equivalent office that issues official transcripts of records at your university.
Certificate of employment (only if work experience is a requirement)
If the course requires work experience, you need to submit one or more certificates of employment to prove that you have been employed. KTH does not require a standard template, but the certificates should clearly and concisely outline the start and end date of the employment and be signed by the employer. If the course requires specific work experience, it must be stated in the certificate.
Selection process
If the number of eligible applicants is higher than the number of places in the course, a selection is made based on criteria set by each course.