KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #227 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #80 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #6 of 39 | In Sweden |
| #3 of 12 | In Stockholm |
| #23 of 1,002 | For Nuclear Engineering |
| Top100 | For 50 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 75,773 scientific papers published and 1,819,212 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Biology, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 385 | 3642 |
| 1991 | 490 | 3880 |
| 1992 | 485 | 4578 |
| 1993 | 587 | 4965 |
| 1994 | 760 | 5424 |
| 1995 | 782 | 6075 |
| 1996 | 845 | 7114 |
| 1997 | 865 | 8040 |
| 1998 | 968 | 8738 |
| 1999 | 1131 | 10143 |
| 2000 | 1158 | 11283 |
| 2001 | 1256 | 12590 |
| 2002 | 1226 | 14567 |
| 2003 | 1299 | 17166 |
| 2004 | 1438 | 19758 |
| 2005 | 1500 | 24310 |
| 2006 | 1815 | 27911 |
| 2007 | 1970 | 31378 |
| 2008 | 1778 | 35797 |
| 2009 | 2156 | 40303 |
| 2010 | 2420 | 45938 |
| 2011 | 2762 | 54386 |
| 2012 | 3015 | 62662 |
| 2013 | 3262 | 70484 |
| 2014 | 3518 | 78558 |
| 2015 | 3749 | 87788 |
| 2016 | 3831 | 95953 |
| 2017 | 4062 | 106260 |
| 2018 | 3911 | 117705 |
| 2019 | 4034 | 136568 |
| 2020 | 4181 | 159422 |
| 2021 | 5026 | 206126 |
| 2022 | 3580 | 187842 |
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 | Industrial Management |
|---|---|
| Kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor) / Konstnärlig kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts) | Biotechnology, Data Processing, Finance, Information Technology, Real Estate |
| Yrkesexamen (First cycle professional qualification) | Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Economics, 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) | Health Sciences, Interior Design, Management, Software Engineering, Technology |
| 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, Sports, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Transport Engineering |
| Yrkesexamen (Second cycle professional qualification) | Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical 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, Technology Education |
| Licentiatexamen | Engineering |
| Doktorsexamen | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Automotive Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Law, 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
- actorfilm producerboxerscreenwritermodel
- Biography
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Hans Lundgren, better known as Dolph Lundgren, is a Swedish actor, filmmaker and martial artist. His breakthrough came in 1985, when he starred in Rocky IV as the imposing Soviet boxer Ivan Drago. Since then, Lundgren has starred in more than 80 films, most of them in the action genre.
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Daniel Ek
- Occupations
- managerentrepreneurinternational forum participantcomputer scientist
- Biography
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Daniel Ek is a Swedish billionaire entrepreneur and technologist. He is the co-founder and CEO of music streaming service Spotify.
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Max Tegmark
- Occupations
- astrophysicistastronomercosmologistwriterphysicist
- Biography
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Max Erik Tegmark is a Swedish-American physicist, cosmologist and machine learning researcher. He is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the president of the Future of Life Institute. He is also a scientific director at the Foundational Questions Institute and a supporter of the effective altruism movement.
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Ivar Kreuger
- Enrolled in KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Studied in 1896-1899
- Occupations
- business executivefinanciercivil engineerengineerindustrialist
- 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".
KTH Royal Institute of Technology faculties and divisions
| School : Architecture and the Built Environment | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Real Estate, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| School : Biotechnology | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology |
| School : Chemical Science and Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| School : Computer Science and Communication | Communication Studies, Computer Science, Media Studies |
| School : Education and Communication in Engineering Sciences | Communication Studies, Teacher Training |
| School : Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| School : Engineering Sciences | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics |
| School : Industrial Engineering and Management | Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Materials Engineering, Production Engineering |
| School : Information and Communication Technology | Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Technology and Health | Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Medical Technology |
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 | 979,000 |