KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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Research and education for a brighter tomorrow KTH rests on three pillars; sustainability, equality and internationalisation: We are working proactively for a more sustainable future. For us, gender balance is about equality, as well as quality of learning, research and results. We are home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world - all dedicated to advancing knowledge. KTH rests on three pillars; sustainability, equality and internationalisation. - As a technical university we play a role in driving forward developments towards a more sustainable future. - Gender balance is not just about equality, it’s also about quality of learning, research and results. - Internationalisation is an essential tool in becoming a world-leading technical institution. We are home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world - all dedicated to advancing knowledge. Sigbritt Karlsson, 19th President of KTH. The president took office on November 12th, 2016. She has a Ph.D. in polymer technology from KTH, and is professor of polymer technology, targeting the technical environments of polymeric materials. More information about Sigbritt Karlsson can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/om/rektor Sigbritt Karlsson, KTH President www.kth.se

An innovative European technical university Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution: More than 13,000 full-time students (one-third women). Close to 1,800 research students (one-third women). Around 3,500 full-time positions (one-third women). Four campuses in the Stockholm region. KTH is Sweden’s largest and oldest technical research and learning institution: Founded in 1827 King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, is the university's patron More than 13,000 full-time students (one-third women) Close to 1,800 research students (one-third women) Around 3,500 full-time positions (one-third are women) KTH has four campuses in the Stockholm region, each with its own distinctive character and profile. They facilitate in-depth studies and collaborate with the private and public sectors. Södertälje Flemingsberg Kista Stockholm City (Picture: KTH Campus in Stockholm City.) www.kth.se

World-class ranking QS World University Rankin g 98th university in the world 23rd in Architecture and Built Environment 26th in Electrical Engineering 39th in Mechanical Engineering 39th in Materials Science Times Higher Education (THE) 159th university in the world 36th in Engineering and Technology globally 72nd university in Europe QS World University Ranking 97th university in the world (2016) 23rd in Architecture and Built Environment (2017) 26th in Electrical Engineering (2017) 39th in Mechanical Engineering (2017) 39th in Materials Science (2017) Times Higher Education (THE) 159th university in the world (2016) 36th in Engineering and Technology globally (2016) 72nd university in Europe (2016) General information about KTH and how it compares in rankings can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/om/fakta/ranking Overall ranking positions for KTH can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/om/fakta/ranking/rankingplacering-for-kth-1.531848 Ranking positions in subject areas can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/om/fakta/ranking/rankingplacering-efter-amnesomraden-1.531849 Ranking positions in subjects can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/om/fakta/ranking/rankingplacering-efter-amne-1.531850 www.kth.se

Helping to create a sustainable future Active participation in the shift towards a sustainable future is part of KTH’s role: KTH works with industry and society in the pursuit of solutions to some of humanity’s greatest challenges. Our research methods and tools aid in understanding and improving the interaction between technology and social, ecological and economic systems. KTH students are the linchpin in our work towards a sustainable future. Active participation in the shift towards a sustainable future is part of KTH’s role: We must ensure that our education programmes provide our students with the knowledge to contribute to sustainable development We must ensure a systematic approach towards sustainable development in research We must ensure that our knowledge and solutions have an impact on society We must ensure that the operation of KTH is compatible with a more sustainable future KTH works with industry and society in pursuit of solutions to some of humanity’s greatest challenges: climate change urbanisation energy demands ageing populations Our research methods and tools aid in understanding and improving the interaction between technology and social, ecological and economic systems. KTH’s students are a linchpin in our work towards a sustainable future. www.kth.se

An international environment A multicultural and international faculty improves research results. A larger international student body enhances diversity and an international environment in classrooms improves education. High level of internationalisation leads to wider opportunities after leaving higher education A multicultural and international faculty improves research results. A larger international student body enhances diversity and an international environment in classrooms improves education: In 2015 KTH welcomed around one thousand exchange students to the more than 1,000 courses given in English. Just as many international Master’s students arrive at KTH each year to study over 60 Master’s programmes taught in English. A high level of internationalisation leads to wider opportunites for students after completing their studies, particularly in the employment market. More about internationalisation at KTH can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/om/internationellt/internationalisering-for-kth-1.4142 www.kth.se

Achieving gender balance increases quality KTH’s core values are based on; Democratic principles The equal value of human beings Human rights and freedom Free and open discussion Equality between men and women and the dissociation from all forms of discrimination. We believe that gender balance is critical to the operation of the university and we have taken measures to lower disparity in, for example, our education programmes and employment processes. KTH’s core values are based on: Democratic principles the equal value of human beings human rights and freedom free and open discussion equality between men and women dissociation from all forms of discrimination. We believe that gender balance is crucial for the quality of our operations. For example, we work actively to increase the number of women in education programmes that display a wide disparity between the genders. www.kth.se

Education at KTH

Nurturing minds and shaping things to come Excellence demands an extraordinary education; students deserve the best conditions to succeed in their studies. Focusing on practical application of higher learning. Active cooperation with top universities around the world. Excellence demands an extraordinary education; students deserve the best conditions to succeed in their studies. The university is focused on the practical application of higher learning, and maintains close relationships with leading companies in a number of fields. This mutually beneficial arrangement allows KTH students and industry leaders to explore ideas and solutions that would otherwise be unavailable to them. KTH conducts a number of international projects and actively cooperates with other top universities around the world. We have exchanges with over 200 universities and partners, including: Shanghai Jiao Tong National University of Singapore ETH Zürich University of Illinois Danmarks Tekniske Universitet General information about exchange studies at KTH can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/student/program/utlandsstudier/utbyte/utbytesstudier-1.4396 Information about KTH exchange universities: https://www.kth.se/en/student/program/utlandsstudier/utbyte/utbytesuniversitet-1.590677 www.kth.se

High-quality programmes The following degrees are awarded: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Master of Architecture Master of Science in Engineering and Education Licentiate Ph.D. Over 60 Master’s programmes are offered in nine fields. Programmes have strong links with research and industry. The following degrees are awarded at KTH: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Master of Architecture Master of Science in Engineering and Education Licentiate Ph.D. We have over 60 Master’s programmes in nine fields: Architecture and Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics and Mathematics Energy and Sustainable Development Industrial Management and Innovation Information and communication Technology Life Science Technology Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering. Programmes have strong links with research and industry; Project work, assignments and degree projects are often produced at or in collaboration with companies. Many of KTH's departments have their own industrial councils. Through these councils, companies can influence the content of the study programmes and ensure that they maintain high quality with close connections to the needs and expertise of industry. www.kth.se

Inbound students In 2016 KTH had 1,002 inbound students. www.kth.se

Outbound students In 2016 KTH had 654 outbound students. www.kth.se

Research at KTH

Innovative thinking, unlimited possibilities Our work encompasses a wide range of disciplines; engineering, natural sciences, architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Research focus; energy, transportation, information and communication technology, life sciences and materials. Our work encompasses a wide range of disciplines including: engineering natural sciences architecture industrial management urban planning history philosophy Focus areas of research are: energy transportation information and communication technology life sciences Materials (Picture: KTH's Solar Lab, one of the few in the world dedicated to the development of concentrated solar power. Photo: Carl Hjelté.) www.kth.se

Collaborative approach to research Close collaboration with industry and society creates the potential for implementation of research results. Personnel exchanges offers strategic mobility: Adjunct professors Doctoral students Affiliated faculty Close collaboration with society and industry creates a natural arena and better conditions for the practical implementation of research results. Researchers and students have the opportunity to work in an excellent academic environment and see their ideas make a tangible impact on society. Through our strategic alliances, we can more easily identify innovative solutions to future challenges. Our many successful collaborations with outside organisations often come in the form of personnel exchanges. For example: well-qualified, experienced individuals with specialist knowledge and strong networks can be assigned work as adjunct professors. At KTH, they enrich the research and education processes, and are exposed to the latest scientific developments. Our doctoral students are often employed by industrial companies and other organisations, where they are able to hone their expertise and facilitate knowledge exchanges between KTH and the business world. Another strategic collaboration instrument is affiliated faculty, in which both parties can strengthen and influence the direction and focus of a research area, or support undergraduate and advanced education at KTH. More information about personnel exchanges can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/samverkan/personrorlighet/personrorlighet-1.341481 www.kth.se

Competence centres enable collaborations Competence centres dedicated to new subject areas are one way to enable collaborations. Around forty competence centres are located at KTH. They are managed in partnership with leading companies, government institutions and other universities. One way we enable collaborations is through competence centres dedicated to new subject areas. These centres are often managed in partnership with leading companies, government institutions, and other universities. Around forty competence centres are physically or virtually located at KTH. More information about centres at KTH can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/forskning/sarskilda-forskningssatsningar/centrumbildningar-1.11756 (Picture: Openlab is a centre where students, educators and researchers from Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm University and Södertörn University are working on challenges faced by the City of Stockholm, Stockholm County Council and Stockholm County Administrative Board. The goal is to produce proposals for solutions to complex social issues in this growing region through new interdisciplinary collaboration between traditional knowledge areas.) www.kth.se

From idea to innovation Each year some 300 ideas, borne out of KTH’s research and education, start the journey from idea to innovation. An internationally recognised process that includes coaching, legal and financial advice and turns ideas into businesses. Every year some 300 ideas, borne out of KTH’s research and education programmes, start the journey from idea to innovation. With a strong and modern programme, we help students and faculty turn their ideas into businesses through an internationally recognised process including coaching, legal and financial advice, and other support services. www.kth.se

Collaboration at KTH

Collaborating on a brighter future High-quality research benefits society today and in the future. A collaborative approach ensures implementation of reseach. Partners gain access to the university’s cutting-edge research infrastrucure and advanced laboratories, as well as the intellectual resources of students and faculty. Interaction with 65,000 alumni network ensures a global collaboration base. With high-quality research we have the opportunity to create benefits for society – today and in the future. We have a collaborative approach to ensure the implementation of reseach. Our partners gain access to the university’s cutting-edge research infrastrucure and advanced laboratories, as well as the intellectual resources of students and faculty. Interaction with our 65,000 alumni network ensures a global collaboration base. www.kth.se

Strategic partnering with companies, institutes and public organisations Skanska Bombardier Vattenfall Scania Ericsson Stockholms läns landsting SAAB Sandvik Stockholms stad ABB Stora Enso KTH has many partners that play an important role in raising the quality of our research and education programmes. Our partners are companies of varying sizes, research institutes, and a number of public organisations. Our strategic partners are: Skanska Bombardier Vattenfall Scania Ericsson Stockholms läns landsting SAAB Sandvik Stockholms stad ABB Stora Enso More information about strategic partnerships at KTH can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/samverkan/partnerskap/strategiska-partnerskap-1.375589 www.kth.se

Strategic partnering with universities Aalto University Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Nanyang Technological University Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Tokyo KTH has entered into strategic partnerships with a number of leading technical universities. These partnerships span several sectors and can cover traditional student exchange, research collaboration, joint PhD programmes, joint Master's programmes and staff exchange. The strategic partner universities strengthen KTH's research, education and cooperation. They are an important part in the work to achieve KTH's vision and a powerful tool in building a global brand. More information about strategic partnering with universities can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/om/internationellt/strategiska-partneruniversitet/strategiska-partneruniversitet-1.532013 www.kth.se

Financial figures Picture: Inside KTH School of Architecture. An award winning buildning on KTH Campus, which was opened in September 2015. Constructed by architects with their degrees from KTH.

Field of activity 2016 (2015) Income total MSEK 4,426 (4,352 MSEK)

Sources of income 2016 (2015) Income total MSEK 4,426 (4,352 MSEK)