KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #218 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #77 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #6 of 39 | In Sweden |
| #3 of 12 | In Stockholm |
| #22 of 1,118 | For Nuclear Engineering |
| Top100 | For 40 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 41%
- Enrollment
- 14,278
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.kth.se
- Languages
- Swedish;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Upper secondary school certificate (tekniskt/naturvetenskapligt gymnasium) or foreign equivalent, and knowledge of Swedish |
| Academic Calendar | August to June (August - December; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 14,278 |
We've calculated the 41% acceptance rate for KTH Royal Institute of Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
KTH Royal Institute of Technology is a world-class research university with 101,862 scientific papers published and 3,061,427 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Biology, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 700 | 7061 |
| 1994 | 883 | 7523 |
| 1995 | 883 | 8425 |
| 1996 | 979 | 9569 |
| 1997 | 1018 | 10567 |
| 1998 | 1142 | 11380 |
| 1999 | 1349 | 13366 |
| 2000 | 1394 | 14846 |
| 2001 | 1500 | 16452 |
| 2002 | 2097 | 22966 |
| 2003 | 1844 | 24946 |
| 2004 | 1856 | 28109 |
| 2005 | 2168 | 33760 |
| 2006 | 2404 | 39529 |
| 2007 | 2397 | 43168 |
| 2008 | 2317 | 49463 |
| 2009 | 2718 | 55228 |
| 2010 | 2973 | 64036 |
| 2011 | 3423 | 76228 |
| 2012 | 3744 | 88880 |
| 2013 | 3835 | 98927 |
| 2014 | 4203 | 109342 |
| 2015 | 4292 | 120407 |
| 2016 | 4361 | 134104 |
| 2017 | 4544 | 145699 |
| 2018 | 4526 | 162851 |
| 2019 | 4577 | 185155 |
| 2020 | 4932 | 215235 |
| 2021 | 5468 | 249246 |
| 2022 | 4596 | 240734 |
| 2023 | 5218 | 258126 |
| 2024 | 4101 | 256850 |
| 2025 | 2750 | 222839 |
Tuition
The tuition table for KTH Royal Institute of Technology gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (SEK) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Free for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens; 140,000 SEK/year for others |
| Master's Degree | Free for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens; 310,000 SEK/year for others |
| PhD Degree | Free for all students |
KTH Royal Institute of Technology has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Högskoleexamen / Konstnärlig högskoleexamen | Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Technology |
|---|---|
| Kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor) / Konstnärlig kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts) | Architecture, Technology |
| Yrkesexamen (First cycle professional qualification) | Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Teacher Training, Technology, Technology Education |
| Magisterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig magisterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Architecture, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Real Estate, Town Planning |
| Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Health Sciences, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Naval Architecture, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Railway Engineering, Real Estate, Robotics, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Transport Engineering |
| Yrkesexamen (Second cycle professional qualification) | Architecture, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Processing, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Physical Engineering, Teacher Training |
| Licentiatexamen | Engineering |
| Doktorsexamen | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Machine Building, Management, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Medical Technology, Physics, Production Engineering, Social Sciences, Soil Science, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport and Communications, Water Science |
KTH Royal Institute of Technology alumni
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Dolph Lundgren
- Occupations
- bodybuilderengineerjudokamodelchemist
- Biography
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Hans "Dolph" Lundgren is a Swedish actor, filmmaker, and martial artist. He gained recognition for portraying the Soviet boxer Ivan Drago in his breakthrough role in Rocky IV (1985), a role he reprised in Creed II (2018).
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Max Tegmark
- Occupations
- cosmologistwriterphysicistastrophysicistastronomer
- Biography
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Max Tegmark is a Swedish-American physicist, machine learning researcher and author. He is a professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He co-founded and leads the Future of Life Institute, a nonprofit focused on reducing global catastrophic risks from advanced technologies.
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Ivar Kreuger
- Enrolled in KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Studied in 1896-1899
- Occupations
- entrepreneurbusiness executivefinanciercivil engineerengineer
- Biography
-
Ivar Kreuger was a Swedish civil engineer, financier, entrepreneur and industrialist. In 1908, he co-founded the construction company Kreuger & Toll Byggnads AB, which specialized in new building techniques. By aggressive investments and innovative financial instruments, he built a global match and financial empire. Between the two world wars, he negotiated match monopolies with European, Central American and South American governments, and finally controlled between two thirds and three quarters of worldwide match production, becoming known as the "Match King".
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Christer Fuglesang
- Occupations
- bloggerchildren's writerastronautphysicist
- Biography
-
Arne Christer Fuglesang is a Swedish physicist and an ESA astronaut. He was first launched aboard the STS-116 Space Shuttle mission on 10 December 2006, making him the first Swedish citizen in space.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology faculties and divisions
| School : Architecture and the Built Environment | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Real Estate, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| School : Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Communication Studies, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Media Studies, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Engineering Sciences | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics |
| School : Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health | Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| School : Industrial Engineering and Management | Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Materials Engineering, Production Engineering, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | KTH Kungliga Tekniska högskolan |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1827 |
| Accreditation | Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) |
| Motto | Vetenskap och Konst |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Brinellvägen 8 Stockholm, SE-100 44 Sweden |
|---|---|
| City population | 985,000 |