A master's degree from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, in Stockholm, Sweden, equips you with the skills and experience to stand out in a competitive job market.
Many students are surprised to learn that Stockholm is one of the more affordable Scandinavian capitals. Compared with many leading student cities in the US, the overall cost of living is often more competitive than expected.
Tuition for engineering and technology master's programmes at many top American universities can exceed:
USD 65,000+ per year.
Tuition for a whole master's programme at KTH:
USD 37,300 (SEK 360,000) on average, for a full 2-year programme.
It means you can earn a master's degree from a top-ranked technical university while making a different kind of investment in your future. Typical monthly student budget at KTH ranges from USD 800â1,250, and students can benefit from extensive student discounts and subsidised public transport.
TechSverige's
forecasts
are a continued and growing need in the Swedish tech industry. This need means graduates with advanced technical skills are in high demand, with an estimated 18,000 additional tech specialists needed every year through 2028.
Statistics Sweden (SCB) 2026
report
shows that 36 % of international master's students are still in Sweden three years after graduation, and 92 % of those are employed. Close to the 95 % rate for native-born graduates.
Sweden offers a 12-month post-study work permit to search for work, and these figures point to strong career-building opportunities after graduation.
The education
At KTH, you'll collaborate instead of compete, be assessed throughout each course rather than in one high-stakes exam, and tailor your degree with elective courses that match your career goals.
The programmes
From AI and cybersecurity to sustainable energy and health technology, explore 60 master's programmes taught in English aligned with some of the world's fastest-evolving fields. Some popular programmes amongst American students are:
"I chose Sweden because the Scandinavian culture was interesting to me, coming from a different climate and geography."
Madeleine đșđž
BSc Electrical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines
MSc Electromagnetics, Fusion, and Space Engineering at KTH
3 reasons to choose KTH: đșđž version
1. Connect with Europe's innovation ecosystem
A master's degree from KTH gives you access to one of Europe's leading technology ecosystems, opening doors to experiences and opportunities that studying solely in the US may not. Through close collaboration with companies, you'll learn in an environment shaped by industry and research.
2. Learn through collaboration
Experience a different way of learning. At KTH, collaboration is part of everyday life. You'll work together with students, researchers, and industry partners to solve real engineering challenges while building the teamwork skills employers value.
3. Build a global perspective
Expand your perspective beyond the US. Study alongside students from more than 100 countries and gain first-hand experience of how engineers collaborate across cultures, industries, and borders. It's an international perspective you'll carry into your career.
