Common questions about studying at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Yes. As an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, you can study at KTH Royal Institute of Technology without paying tuition fees - the same as Swedish students. You'll still need to cover living costs and, if required, show proof of funds.
Non-EU/EEA students pay tuition at KTH Royal Institute of Technology: roughly €14,500/year for Bachelor's programmes and €16,000/year for Master's programmes, on top of the SEK 900 application fee and a residence permit. See ODIN's international student guide at /international for the full breakdown.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology has around 14,500 students, of whom about 20% are international.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology offers 65+ programmes taught fully in English, alongside its Swedish-taught programmes.
Budget roughly SEK 7,550–12,000 per month for accommodation, food, and daily costs. Based on KTH official student budget examples (2026). This covers essentials but not travel or big one-off purchases.
Yes, but not for every student (Guaranteed first-year housing for eligible fee-paying degree students). Apply for housing as soon as you're admitted, since demand is high.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology doesn't have traditional student nations, but student life is organised through student unions such as THS (Tekniska Högskolans Studentkår), which run social events, career fairs, and student services.
Based on applicant demand, the most popular programmes at KTH Royal Institute of Technology are Industrial Engineering & Management, Architecture, Computer Science & Engineering.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology is ranked #4 in ODIN's Swedish University Index, a composite ranking built specifically for students choosing a university in Sweden (see /methodology for how it's calculated).
The KTH Royal Institute of Technology profile is compiled from public sources we try to keep current. Always visit the official website and verify the data and content.
