Entry requirements for Industrial Management
To be admitted to the master's programme in Industrial Management, you must meet the admission requirements, submit all application documents and pass the selection. The same process applies to students with a bachelor's degree from a Swedish university.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree
Academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university equivalent to a Swedish bachelor's degree.
You can meet the requirement if you are in the final year of your bachelor's studies. Students at universities abroad must submit documents according to the
instructions from University Admissions
. Students at Swedish universities must have completed 150 credits in their programme by 3 February per the
instructions from KTH
.
English proficiency
English proficiency equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
You can meet the requirement with an English test, for example an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. Depending on your country of previuous studies you could also meet the requirement through completed upper secondary or university studies. Visit
University Admissions
to see all recognised English tests and what applies to your country of previous studies.
Specific requirements for Industrial Management
A bachelor's degree in Engineering with a technical specialization such as Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Design and Product Development, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or equivalent.
A basic course in Industrial Management (similar to
ME1003 Industrial Management, Basic Course
), corresponding to 6 ECTS credits. The course should, at least, include some basic financial accounting. Typically, courses such as Accounting, Engineering Economics, Business Administration, Corporate Finance or equivalent, as well as a combination of such courses, fulfill this requirement.
Application documents
You need to submit all of the following documents according to the instructions from
University Admissions
.
Programme document
CV
KTH does not require a standard template, but the CV should clearly and concisely outline your education, work experience, computer literacy, qualifications and achievements (awards, publications, expertise knowledge and skills, etc.). It must be written in English.
Programme document
Letter of motivation
The letter of motivation explains why you have chosen this programme at KTH, what you hope to gain from it and how your interests and skills will help you succeed in your studies. Include an autobiography with the development and relevance of your academic and professional pursuits, extra-curricular activities and related experiences. KTH does not require a standard template, but it must be in English and less than 500 words. If you apply to multiple programmes that require a letter of motivation, you should submit one for each and state which programme each letter applies to at the top of the page.
programme document
Summary sheet
Submit the
summary sheet for Industrial Management
, available via the link when the application opens. If you do not submit a complete summary sheet, it will negatively affect your evaluation score. Fill out all of the required information before submitting the form. For questions regarding the summary sheet, please contact the
programme coordinator
directly.
Selection criteria
The selection process is based on the following criteria: Study results (e.g. grades, relevant subjects), motivation for studies (e.g. motivation letter) and prior education.
Prior education is evaluated based on the quality and suitability of the subjects that are relevant for the programme applied to. Prior education is evaluated based on the Swedish Higher Education Authority´s standards for Swedish higher education institutions. For international higher education institutions, university rankings are used. The merit rating is carried out on a scale of 1-75.
Acceptance rate
The acceptance rate for the master's programme in Industrial Management for 2024 was 24 %. We admitted 72 students out of the 297 applicants that met the admission requirements. To increase your chances of getting admitted to KTH, we advise you to select more than one programme when applying. You can apply for up to four programmes and rank them in your order of preference.
Recognition of prior learning
Suppose you entirely or partially lack a formal requirement for a course or programme, but you believe you have the necessary knowledge to meet the requirement. In that case, you can apply for
recognition of prior learning
.
MSc Industrial Management