KTH origins go back to the 1690s when the Swedish scientist, inventor and industrialist Christopher Polhem started providing technical education in Stockholm through his Laboratorium Mechanicum. A hundred years later, the Laboratorium Mechanicum was absorbed into the School of Mechanics and finally established as KTH in 1827. In the 1910s, we moved into our emblematic campus in central Stockholm.
KTH offers over 60 two-year master's degree programmes in English to students with a bachelor's degree or equivalent. We also offer one three-year bachelor's degree programme in English in Information and Communication Technology.
At KTH, you will access a vibrant student life and a prestigious academic environment.
KTH's research platforms promote interdisciplinary collaboration that provides conditions for new, pioneering knowledge that contributes to solving future challenges.
A degree from KTH is a springboard to a successful career. KTH graduates quickly establish themselves on the job market with over 50 per cent landing their first job even before receiving their degree – much thanks to KTH’s strong reputation among employees.
Of the international student population, 12 per cent go on to PhD studies at KTH or other renowned universities.
As the home of the Nobel Prize, Sweden is known for its innovation and entrepreneurship. Swedes have invented everything from the steam turbine and dynamite to Bluetooth and Skype. At KTH Innovation, students get support to commercialise their business ideas, and over 10 per cent of KTH Alumni go on to start their own company.
Stockholm offers a range of housing opportunities, and the vast public transportation system makes it possible to study in one part of Stockholm and live in another. Tuition fee-paying students doing a full master's or bachelor's programme (including scholarship holders) are guaranteed accommodation for up to 12 months through KTH. Non-tuition fee-paying students cannot access accommodation through KTH and need to look for accommodation on their own.
The KTH Library supports the academic and digital skills of students and researchers. It provides e-journals, e-books and databases via subscriptions, purchases and open access. We proudly assert that we are one of Sweden's – or perhaps the world's – most beautiful libraries.
The Swedish healthcare system is financed by social insurance that provides all citizens with subsidised healthcare through the government. There are both public and private providers of healthcare.
KTH's five campuses are open environments for students, staff and the general public. The campus areas are designed as shared spaces for pedestrians, cyclists and cars where accessibility and pedestrian safety is prioritised. In addition to facilities for research and education with libraries and student health, there are also info centres, housing and green areas.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By TopUniversities
Dropped 4 places compared to 2026
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| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | 78 | 82 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 201 | 201 | 201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 3 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | 252 | 249 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 95 | 98 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 35 reviews
My study experience was challenging, enriching, and very formative. I especially enjoyed the strong focus on scientific thinking, problem-solving, and understanding biological systems in depth. The coursework helped me develop discipline, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in teams. I also appreciated the exposure to research-based learning, which strengthened my curiosity and interest in data-driven science. One area that could be improved is the level of practical and computational training. While the theoretical foundation was solid, I believe more hands-on exposure to modern tools, data analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches would better prepare students for emerging fields like bioinformatics. Overall, I would summarise my study experience as a strong academic foundation that shaped my interest in advanced and applied science. It motivated me to seek further training that combines biology with computation and data analysis, which is why I am eager to pursue my master’s studies at KTH.
KTH is a great school, however, they tend not to focus on the well-being of their students and only on their reputation among other universities as one of Sweden's most difficult schools. Students should make sure to attend most lectures as professors tend to give a lot of information about the exams. There are restaurants on campus but I would recommend bringing food from home, as there are a lot of microwaves. During exam periods, there is very limited space for you to study. I recommend going in early in the morning and finding a table somewhere for you and your friends.
For the most part there is good courses. Some courses however have either mediocre teachers, course content, or both. Many courses have too much workload and too little credits, some courses have the opposite problem. Some teachers hold mediocre lectures and talk with an accent that makes it hard to understand the content. Some courses feel pointless. Clean facilities in Kista, however some areas inside main campus buildings should get renovated as they are a bit damaged.
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