KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm · Official website ↗
KTH Royal Institute of Technology is in Stockholm, Sweden; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Tuition for international students: SEK 453,000 (≈ US$45,400) total (reference). Standard entry requirements: IB Diploma 24 points. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90. Applying: intake: Autumn; application fee SEK 900.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition SEK 453,000 total (≈ US$45,400) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: none. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | IB Diploma: 24 points. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 90. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 15 (Round 1) Last round: Round 2, Apr 15. |
| Where and how students live | Stockholm · 34 km from ARN airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | Students at bachelor's or master's level with a residence permit for studies may work alongside their studies; for permits granted on or after 11 June 2026 they may work a maximum of 15 hours per week, with more allowed for work that is part of their education or takes place in June, July or August. |
| After graduation | Residence permit to look for work or explore starting your own business after completing your studies; after bachelor's or master's studies it can be granted for up to one year. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | No — aid is based on need, not meritSources (1)“We do not offer any scholarships for bachelor's studies.”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (5)“English proficiency equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/English Level 2 is required.”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Depending on your country of previous studies you may also meet the requirement through completed upper secondary education or university studies.”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL total score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) with no section less than 4 (test results 21 January 2026 and later)”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“a TOEFL total score of 90 with score of 20 (scale 0-30) in the writing section (test results 20 January 2026 and earlier)”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“an IELTS total score of 6.5 with no section below 5.5”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | No conditional admissionSources (1)“Conditional admission for applicants in their final year of upper secondary school is not possible and predicted grades are not accepted.”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“This is a three year programme (180 ECTS credits) given in English.”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | NoSources (1)“KTH does not offer any entrance exams/tests, bridging or preparatory courses to meet these requirements.”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in English: Information and Communication Technology · 3 years Source (2)“This is a three year programme (180 ECTS credits) given in English.”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“BSc Information and Communication Technology”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Autumn Source (2)“Application deadlines for studies starting 2027”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“August: Arrival and study start”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | SEK 900 one-time (≈ US$90) Source (1)“Students required to pay tuition fees also need to pay an application fee for this programme, and all other programmes applied for through University Admissions, of SEK 900.”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Teacher recommendation: Not accepted Source (1)“Recommendation letters, motivation letters or similar are not considered and can not influence your chances of admission.”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required (reference) Source (1)“Note that applicants must have complete documentation from upper secondary school.”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application — Autumn intake | Jan 15Source (3)“Application round 1”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“16 October (2026): Application opens”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“15 January: Last day to apply”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Round 2 — Application — Autumn intake | Apr 15Source (3)“Application round 2”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“15 March: Application opens”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“15 April: Application closes”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Information and Communication Technology: SEK 453,000 total (≈ US$45,400) (reference) |
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| Tuition rule for international students at public universities (government) | Students who are citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland must pay application and tuition fees for bachelor's and master's studies in Sweden; it is up to each individual university to decide the tuition fee for each course and programme. (reference) |
| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | SEK 10,584–SEK 14,950 per month (≈ US$1,100–1,500) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | If your studies will last less than a year, you must have comprehensive health insurance; if they will last at least one year, you should register in Sweden's population register, which gives access to health and medical care and dental care. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | SEK 10,656 per month (≈ US$1,100) (2026 figure) |
Sources (8)
“The full programme tuition fee for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens studying the bachelor's programme in Information and Communication Technology is SEK 453,000.”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“In general, individuals who are citizens of countries that are not part of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA, includes Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) or Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees.”www.universityadmissions.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“It is up to each individual university to decide what the tuition fee will be for each course and programme offered.”www.universityadmissions.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Depending on costs for housing, food and leisure, the monthly cost of living for international students in Stockholm is estimated below (all costs in SEK):”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Total: between SEK 10,584-14,950”www.kth.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you have been admitted to studies that will last less than a year, you need comprehensive health insurance.”www.migrationsverket.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“If your studies will last for at least one year, you should register in Sweden’s population register. This will give you access to health and medical care and dental care.”www.migrationsverket.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“at least SEK 10,656 per month, if you applied in 2026”www.migrationsverket.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Students at bachelor's or master's level with a residence permit for studies may work alongside their studies; for permits granted on or after 11 June 2026 they may work a maximum of 15 hours per week, with more allowed for work that is part of their education or takes place in June, July or August. (reference) government rule Source (2)“If you are studying at bachelor's or master's level, you may work a maximum of 15 hours per week in Sweden. This applies if your residence permit was granted on or after 11 June 2026.”www.migrationsverket.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“takes place during June, July, or August”www.migrationsverket.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 15 (reference) government rule Source (1)“If you are studying at bachelor's or master's level, you may work a maximum of 15 hours per week in Sweden. This applies if your residence permit was granted on or after 11 June 2026.”www.migrationsverket.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Residence permit to look for work or explore starting your own business after completing your studies; after bachelor's or master's studies it can be granted for up to one year. government rule Source (2)“You have completed your higher education studies in Sweden and want to apply for a residence permit to look for work or investigate the possibilities of starting your own business here.”www.migrationsverket.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“After completing bachelor’s or master’s level studies, you can be granted a residence permit for up to one year.”www.migrationsverket.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Location
| City / state | Stockholm |
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| Nearest major airport | Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), about 34 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q854280 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).