In 2023, 8 % of the scholarship applicants admitted to a program were nominated for the KTH Scholarship (55 out of 677).
The selection process for the scholarship focuses on academic excellence and drive to contribute to sustainable development.
Fact About The KTH Royal Institute
- Sweden’s Oldest Tech University: KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden’s oldest and largest technical university, founded in 1827.
- Nobel Legacy: KTH has produced several Nobel laureates, including Gustaf Dalén (Physics, 1912) and Svante Arrhenius (Chemistry, 1903).
- Innovative Hub: KTH is ranked among the top 100 universities globally for innovation and entrepreneurship, with over 100 startups spun off from research.
- Sustainability Leader: KTH aims to be carbon neutral by 2040 and integrates sustainable development into its research and education.
- Global Rankings: KTH consistently ranks among the top 100 universities worldwide in QS, THE, and US News rankings.
- Diverse Community: With over 18,000 students, 1,900 researchers, and 1,300 international students from 100+ countries.
- Cutting-Edge Research: KTH is renowned for research in areas like AI, renewable energy, materials science, and biomedical engineering.
- Industry Partnerships: Collaborations with giants like Ericsson, ABB, and Scania drive innovation and provide students with real-world experience.
- Royal Connections: KTH’s royal patronage dates back to 1877, with the Swedish monarch serving as the institute’s protector.
- Alumni Network: KTH’s global alumni network includes CEOs, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders shaping the future of technology and science.
Details For 2025 KTH Royal Institute Scholarship
Every year, a limited number of KTH Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence to students who are required to pay tuition fees and who have applied for a Master’s programme at KTH as first priority.
Other KTH scholarships are also offered:
• KTH One-Year Scholarship
• KTH Joint Programme Scholarship
• KTH India Scholarship
Requirements For 2025 KTH Royal Institute Scholarship
To be eligible for the KTH scholarship you must be a fee-paying student and have applied for a master’s programme at KTH as your first priority. Students with conditional eligibility also qualify for the scholarship.
Eligible programmes For 2025 KTH Royal Institute Scholarship
KTH Scholarships are available for applicants to all programmes except for joint Erasmus+, EIT Digital, EIT InnoEnergy, EIT Urban Mobility and Nordic Five Tech programmes, and the joint programme Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering. However, applicants to some of these programmes can apply for the KTH Joint Programme Scholarship.
Applicants for the joint master’s programmes in Molecular Techniques in Life Science, and Innovative Technology for Healthy Living (EIT Health) are eligible for the KTH Scholarship.
Rewards For 2025 KTH Royal Institute Scholarship
The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee at KTH for the first and the second year, provided that the study results during the first year are satisfactory.
The scholarship does not include living costs.
Selection Process For 2025 KTH Royal Institute Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded primarily on the basis of academic excellence and the selection process is undertaken in parallel with the admissions process.
Only applicants who fulfill the admission requirements of the programme applied for are eligible for a scholarship.
After the applicants have been assessed for admission, an assessment of applicants for the scholarship is made based on the following criteria:
- The applicant’s grades (GPA or equivalent)
- The ranking of the university that awarded the applicant’s bachelor’s degree
- The applicant’s motivation, relevant work experience and extracurricular activities
- The applicant’s motivation how they will contribute to the sustainable development goals with a master’s degree from KTH
How to apply For 2025 KTH Royal Institute Scholarship
To be considered for the KTH scholarship, you have to follow the following steps
- You must apply for admissions to an eligible Master’s programme at KTH. Applications are done online at www.universityadmissions.se. Deadline is 15 January 2025.
- It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
- Application opens December 1, 2024