collageKTH now ranks 36 among the world’s universities for engineering and technology, according to QS University Ranking, which released its 2019 subject rankings this week. Overall, KTH reached its best result yet in the QS, with eight subject areas ranked now in the top 50 worldwide.
“It shows that there are several subjects at KTH which have the visibility and impact in the scientific community, which is needed to assert itself in these types of measurements,” says Per-Anders Östling, KTH’s ranking experts. “It’s a very positive result.”
Better performance in two indexes formed the basis of the improved scores: Academic Reputation and Employers Reputation. Other contributing factors were the number of citations and H-index (a measure of citations).
Within the QS subject ranking, Statistics & Operational Research (ranked 39), Computer Science & Info Systems (ranked 41) and Mathematics (ranked 44) appeared in the top 50 for the first time.
Of a total of 15 topics that KTH is ranked in, nine have improved their placement, and six others hold the same position as before.
Kth Royal Institute Of Technology Ranking
When we talk about university ranking, KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) has been ranked between 201 and 300 for five years in a row, 2016 and 2020 by ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) – Universities Rankings. The Shanghai ranking does not consider an institution’s reputation among academics or employers, preferring instead to rank universities by considering the level of academic research they produce and the number of Nobel Prizes won by their staff.
Leading ranking organizers such as QS World University has ranked the university 98 for three years, 2018, 2020, and 2021. QS has upgraded KTH’s position to 89 for 2022 in its world university ranking. It reflects that KTH has improved on key parameters like faculty/student ratio, academic reputation, and citations per faculty. QS has also ranked KTH at 70th position worldwide in its Graduate Employability ranking for 2022.
Times Higher Education has ranked the university between 201 and 250 for 2020 and 2021. While QS puts a maximum focus on Academic Reputation (40%) followed by Faculty/Student Ratio and Citations per Faculty at 20% each, Times Higher Education (THE) devotes equal importance to Teaching, Research, and Citations at 30% each. Read: KTH Royal Institute of Technology Admissions
Specific to the US, the US News & World Report – Global Universities has ranked the university 305 for 2021. The US News & World Report takes into account Global Research Reputation, Regional Research Reputation, and Number of Publications cited (12.5% each) among other ranking parameters, as part of their ranking methodology. Read: KTH Royal Institute of Technology Courses
How does KTH rate?
KTH’s place in QS Ranking’s four main subject areas
Engineering & Technology: 36
Natural Sciences: 90
Social Sciences & Management 290
Arts & Humanities: 326
Within the subject areas:
Top 50
Electrical Engineering: 19
Architecture / Built Environment: 23
Mechanical Engineering: 26
Materials Science: 26
Statistics & Operational Research: 39
Computer Science & Info Systems: 41
Civil & Structural Engineering: 43
Mathematics: 44
kth royal institute of technology undergraduate admission requirements
KTH Royal Institute of Technology is organized in five schools that offer 60+ UG and PG-level courses, all taught in English and open for international students. While the only available UG program is offered as a three-year BSc degree, KTH Royal Institute PG programs are majorly designed as per the two-year model.
In terms of the academic session, KTH adheres to the semester-based academic system with sessions beginning in the Autumn (August) and Spring (January) seasons. However, the admissions are conducted annually only, wherein applicants are required to submit their applications via Swedish Central University.
For international students, securing admission at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is moderately difficult. Presently, international students comprise 30% of the total student population (13,500) of KTH. If you are interested in studying at KTH, you need to have a minimum academic score of above 60% and an IELTS score of 6.5. Students with average grades but a strong statement of purpose are also given preference.
Highlights
| Application System | Swedish Central Application System |
| Application fee | 900 SEK |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Debit/Credit Cards) |
| Academic Calendar | Semester-based |
| Intake Seasons | Autumn and Spring |
| Financial Aid | Scholarships and Grants |
KTH Royal Institute of Technology Admission Deadlines
As mentioned, the academic sessions at KTH are divided into two semesters of 20 weeks. For UG courses, applications are invited in Round 1 and Round 2. Contrary to this, applications for all master’s programs are accepted once only. The specific deadlines at KTH Royal Institute of Technology for UG and PG courses are tabulated below:
| Deadlines/Courses | UG Round 1 | UG Round 2 | PG Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | January 15 | April 15 | January 15 |
| Supporting Documents Deadline | February 3 | May 7 | – |
International applicants are recommended to apply for admission at KTH in Round 1 as applying Round 2 is too close to the commencement of the program. Thereby, not leaving enough time to apply and obtain Sweden resident permit. However, it is possible that final year high school students may not be able to apply for Round 1.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology International Admissions
KTH Institute accepts applications from international students for all UG and PG programs. Along with fulfilling the academic requirements, students are required to provide proof of language proficiency, nationality, financial statements, etc.
International students are recommended to check the complete admission requirements before starting their admission applications.
Admission Requirements for International Students
- Application form along with SEK 900 application fee
- Academic transcripts and degree/diploma
- Letters of References
- Motivation letter/Statement of Purpose
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- Proof of nationality
- Financial statement/ Scholarship letter
- Resume/CV
English Proficiency Requirements for International Students
To be considered for admission at KTH Royal Institute of Technology international students must fulfill the minimum English language requirement. Students may complete this requirement by submitting the proof of upper secondary i.e. English 6.
Apart from that, prospective students may attempt an English proficiency test and complete the minimum scores established by the institute.
| Test Name | Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sectional Score |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL PBT | 575 | Written: 4.5 (Scale 1-5) |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 | Written: 20 (Scale 0-30) |
| MELAB | 90 | – |
| PTE Academic | 62 | Writing: 61 |
Sweden Visa Process for International Students
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students seeking admission into full-time programs at KTH will have to obtain a student visa from Swedish Agency. The application is to be submitted 3 months before applying for a visa at KTH.
To get a visa students must submit the following documents:
- Copy of the passport
- Letter of acceptance
- Financial Support details for the whole duration of the study
- Proof of payment for a residence permit in Sweden
- If the duration of stay is less than 1 year then a proof of health insurance is to be submitted as well
- A copy of the insurance certificate
Note: The application can be made online and for early decision on the application students may also pay the first-month installation at the University
KTH Royal Institute of Technology Undergraduate Admissions
Presently, KTH is offering only one undergraduate program to prospective domestic and international students- BSc Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This undergraduate course corresponds to three years of full-time study and costs 366,000 SEK.
Application Portal: Swedish Central Application
Application Fee: 900 SEK
Admission Requirements:
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency
- Coursework in Maths and Physics corresponding to Mathematics 4 and Physics 2 advanced level
- Passing grades of higher Levels in English, Mathematics (or equivalent)
NOTE: KTH doesn’t require UG applicants to provide LOR and Letter of Motivation for admission purposes.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology Graduate Admissions
Interested in pursuing a master’s program in Sweden? KTH Royal Institute of Technology offers 60 masters-level courses to prospective students; all taught in the English language only. Of these, 15 graduate courses are available in collaboration with other prominent universities.
All graduate programs at KTH are structured as two-year courses unless otherwise specified. While the admission process is similar for all, the core admission requirements vary from program to program.
Application Portal: Swedish Central Application
Application Fee: 900 SEK
The program-specific requirements for a few KTH Royal Institute of Technology masters programs are tabulated below:
| Requirements | Computer Science | Aerospace Engineering | Nanotechnology | Engineering Material Science | Architecture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transcripts | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Resume | Required | Not Required | Required | Required | Not Required |
| LOR(s) | Required (1) | Not Required | Required (2) | Required (2) | Not Required |
| Letter of Motivation | Required | Not Required | Required | Required | Not Required |
| Other Requirements | Summary Sheet | Summary Sheet* | Work Experience (2 years) | – | Portfolio: 2-3 projects |
| Selection Criteria (Scale of 1-75) | University evaluation; Grades; Motivation letter | University ranking and Academic performance | University evaluation; Academic grades; References; Work experience | University ranking; Credits obtained; Letter of Motivation; Experience | Based on Portfolio |
| Program Fees | 310,000 SEK | 310,000 SEK | 310,000 SEK | 310,000 SEK | 520,000 SEK |
* It’s an online sheet summarizing your application process and submission of documents. Failing to submit this will affect your application negatively.
The results of the applications made are declared on the website itself during April. For the programs where the institute receives applications in huge numbers, there is a separate selection criterion. In those cases, the institute evaluates the applicant’s previous university, grades, and motivation to study.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology Cost of Attendance
Tuition Fees
Tuition fee is different for different programs at KTH. Tabulated are fee for some programs offered at the institution:
| Name of the Program | Tuition Fees (full-time) |
|---|---|
| Master’s in Architectural Lighting Design (1 Year) | SEK 155,000 (for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens) |
| Master’s in Architecture | SEK 520,000 |
| Master’s in Communication Systems | SEK 310,000 |
| Master’s in ICT Innovation | SEK 310,000 |
| Bachelor’s Technology | SEK 1,17588.20 |
| Master’s in Aerospace Engineering | SEK 310,000 |
| Master’s in Medical Biotechnology | SEK 310,000 |
Cost of Living
The cost of living while studying at KTH ranges between 5000 SEK to 10,000 SEK per month, depending upon your lifestyle. The estimated bifurcation of the overall expenses are tabulated below:
| Expense Type | Cost (in SEK per month) |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | 4,500 |
| Food & Groceries | 1,000 |
| Local Transportation | 610 |
| Phone/Internet | 150 |
| GYM | 65 |
| Miscellaneous | 600 |
| Insurance | 70-100 |
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