1. KTH Royal Institute of Technology
On the forefront of Scientific Innovation

2. An introduction to Sweden
In the heart of Scandinavia
Home of the Nobel Prize
A culture of innovation and entrepreneurship

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KTH at a glance
Sweden’s largest, oldest and highest ranked technical univeristy
Leading research institution
Approximately students
Maintains partnerships with international elite universities
Hosts two EIT Communities
Founded in 1827, with 3,500 employees and an annual budget of more than c300 million, kth is Sweden’s largest, oldest and most highly regarded technical university.
KTH is a leading research institution in energy, materials science, information and communication technology, medical and biomedical technology, and transport.
Through extensive international educational and research programmes, KTH maintains partnerships with elite universities around the world.
KTH hosts two out of three prestigious EITEuropean Knowledge and Innovation Communities; KIC Inno-Energy and eit ICT Labs.
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4. KTH among the top ten in Europe
In the prestigious Times Higher Education ranking 2013, KTH is ranked as no 117 among the world’s universities.
KTH is also
34th among the world's technical universities
6th among Europe's technical universities
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Famous alumni
Professor Hannes Alfvén, Börje Ekholm, Minoo Akhtarzand, Professor Christer Fuglesang
One Nobel Prize in Physics
More than alumni
Over alumni registered in the network
70 % get their dream job
Professor Hannes Alfvén
Professor of Physics at KTH. Won the 1970 Nobel Prize for “fundamental work and discoveries in magnetohydrodynamics with fruitful applications in different parts of plasma physics”.
Börje Ekholm
Chairman of the board at KTH and Mastef of Science and Engineering from KTH and MBA from INSEAD. CEO at Investor.
Minoo Akhtarzand
Mastef of Science and Engineering and Country Governor of Jönköping. Akhtarzand has had leading positions in eg. Banverket and the Swedish electric company Vattenfall.
Professor Christer Fuglesang
ESA astronaut who, in 2006, became the first Nordic citizen in space. Graduated from KTH with a degree in Engineering Physics in Since 2006 Affiliated Professor of Particle Physics.
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6. KTH research platforms
Energy Technologies and systems supporting sustainable global energy systems.
Information and Communication Technology Focuses on fields such as microelectronics, nanotechnology, photonics and wireless sensor networks.
Energy
Energy research and education at KTH aims to expand the frontiers of knowledge in pursuit of technologies and systems supporting sustainable global energy systems. This ranges from innovative smart electric grids to more efficient electric vehicle batteries and commercially viable alternative energy systems.
Information and Communication Technology
ICT has emerged as a key driver of global economic growth, creating new applications in health care, intelligent infrastructure, smart homes and sustainable energy. The ICT Research Platform focuses on fields such as microelectronics, nanotechnology, photonics and wireless sensor networks.
Materials
Materials science investigates the relationship between the atomic or molecular structure of materials and their macroscopic properties. Research within the Materials Platform spans from chemistry, fibre and polymer technology to biotechnology, mechanics and process technology.
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7. KTH Research platforms cont.
Materials Spans from chemistry, fibre and polymer technology to biotechnology, mechanics and process technology.
Medical and Biomedical Technology Recognised international research leader in the borderland between technology, natural sciences and medicine, including e g the mapping of all human proteins.
Transport Various disciplines, from vehicle technology and infrastructure to policy formulation and evaluation.
Medical and Biomedical Technology
KTH is a recognised international research leader in the borderland between technology, natural sciences and medicine. This includes the mapping of all human proteins, development of technology for large-scale genetic analysis, and cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Transport
Transportation research at KTH integrates various disciplines, from vehicle technology and infrastructure to policy formulation and evaluation. This includes not only traditional fields such as vehicle and railway engineering, flight technology and civil engineering, but also emerging themes such as alternative fuels, intelligent transportation systems and the politics and economics of future transport systems.
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Range of degrees at KTH
Three-year Bachelor’s degree that may be followed by one- or two-year Master’s degree programmes and PhD studies.
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9. Eleven areas, 50 degree programmes
Architecture and the
Information Technology
Built Environment
Materials Science and Engineering
Biotechnology, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Mathematics
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Energy and Sustainable Development
Physics
Technology and Health
Industrial Management

10. KTH offers a wide range of Master’s studies
Architecture and Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics and Mathematics
Energy and Sustainable Development
Industrial Management and Innovation
Information and Communication Technology and Computer Science
Life Science Technology
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

11. Female students at KTH Total share of female students at KTH: 32%
Share of female students in different subject areas:

12. Informal, non-hierarchical education
Classes and seminars in smaller groups
Students are encouraged to solve problems together in groups
Encouraging innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit amongst students
Latest cutting edge teaching and technological equipment
Integrated education and industry

13. Application process and admission
Completed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Cambridge English Proficiency, TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5
Programme-specific requirements
Application opens mid October, 2013 and closes mid January, 2014
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14. Tuition fees
All programmes except Architecture: SEK 145,000 per academic year
Architecture: SEK 245,000 per academic year
Tuition fee waivers available
For citizens of countries within the EU/EEA or Switzerland, application and tuition are free of charge

15. Service for fee-paying students
Accommodation support
Student counselling and guidance
Student insurance
English language course
Swedish language course

16. Student life in Stockholm

17. International cooperation
Worldwide student exchange
Large number of exchange agreements
Very active within Erasmus mundus
International collaboaration
EIT with the KICs
China Centres of Excellence

18. Stockholm – one of the most livable cities in the world
Stockholm offers students a vibrant and diverse environment
Tight relationship between academia and business
Early adopters of new technology and trends
Clean, tidy, safe
English speaking
Quick access to city, campus and nature with excellent transportation
Innovation and entrepreneurship run deep in Swedish culture. From the Nobel Prize ceremonies to worldrenowned international business events, today’s leaders are drawn to the city on a regular basis. Whether it is technology, biomedicine, design or music, Stockholm is a highly progressive city with significant global influence. The city’s open, accessible atmosphere and tight relationships between academia and the business community are important contributors to this entrepreneurial spirit.
A wellspring of ideas
Living in Stockholm means having access to pioneering companies and business networks on a global scale. For KTH students and graduates, practical internships and job opportunities within a wide variety of industries are close at hand. The School of Information and Communication Technology, located at the KTH campus in Kista, is one of the world’s top ICT clusters. More than 500 ICT companies surround the campus, providing students a unique proximity to the industry.
ICT infrastructure giant Ericsson is headquartered there and IMB, Microsoft, Intel, and Oracle have all chosen Kista Science City for their Nordic headquarters.
A great place to live, learn and study
The un Human Development Index ranks the quality of life in Sweden amongst the highest in the world, and the lifestyle magazine Monocle recently named Stockholm as one of the world’s most liveable cities. With almost two million people in the metropolitan area, Stockholm
is a large city that retains its small-town atmosphere. Its inhabitants are well-educated early adopters of new trends and technologies, mobile phone subscriptions outnumber the people themselves, and Internet access is amongst the highest in the world.
From the KTH campus, almost everything in the city is within walking distance. The streets and public transport are clean, tidy and safe. Most students live close to campus and walk or ride a bike to class, and people in Stockholm generally speak excellent English, which makes the city very accessible to international visitors, companies, students and professors. From famous clubs and concert venues to international cuisine
and world-renowned museums, Stockholm provides all the major attractions a global city has to offer. For more information, visit
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