KTH Royal Institute of Technology Tuition Fee Waivers
About the Program
Comprehensive guide for KTH Royal Institute of Technology Tuition Fee Waivers. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.
Benefits & Financial Support
Full tuition fee waiver for one or two-year Master's programmes. The total tuition fee for a typical two-year Master's program at KTH is SEK 360,000 (approximately 2,869,200 INR). This scholarship covers an average of SEK 180,000 (approximately 1,435,000 INR) annually. The minimum annual tuition covered would be around SEK 171,000 (approximately 1,363,070 INR). It does not include living costs, travel expenses, or health insurance.
Inclusions
- **Nationality**: Open to international students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. - **Degree Level**: Must be applying for an eligible one or two-year Master's programme at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. - **Application Priority**: Must have applied for a Master's programme at KTH as your first priority via universityadmissions.se. - **Application Fee**: Must have paid the application fee for the Master's programme. - **Eligible Programmes**: Available for most two-year Master's programmes taught entirely at KTH, the joint Master's programmes in Molecular Techniques in Life Science, Biostatistics and Data Science, and the one-year Master's programme in Architectural Lighting Design. - **Ineligible Programmes**: Not available for joint Erasmus+, EIT Digital, EIT InnoEnergy, EIT Urban Mobility, Nordic Five Tech programmes, or the joint programme Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering. - **Conditional Eligibility**: Students with conditional eligibility for their Master's programme are still eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Masters
Must be enrolled in Masters.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
The selection process is highly competitive and focuses primarily on academic excellence and the applicant's drive to contribute to sustainable development
The assessment is undertaken in parallel with the admissions process for the Master's programme
Criteria considered include: - The applicant's grades (GPA or equivalent). - The ranking and reputation of the university that awarded the applicant's bachelor's degree. - The applicant's motivation, relevant professional history, and extracurricular pursuits.
Renewal Policy
The scholarship covers the tuition fee for both the first and the second year of the Master's programme, provided that the study results during the first year are satisfactory.
Application Process
- 1**Apply for a Master's Programme**
First, apply for an eligible Master's programme at KTH through the national application portal, universityadmissions.se. Ensure KTH is your first priority choice.
- 2**Pay Application Fee**
Pay the application fee of SEK 900 (approximately 7,173 INR) to universityadmissions.se by the stated deadline.
- 3**Submit Admission Documents**
Submit all required supporting documents for your Master's programme application to universityadmissions.se by the document submission deadline (typically February 2nd).
- 4**Apply for Scholarship**
When the KTH Scholarship application opens (December 1st for the 2026/2027 academic year), submit your scholarship application using the online form available on the official KTH scholarship webpage. No additional documents are required for the scholarship application itself, as the evaluation committee will use the documents submitted for your Master's admission.
- 5**Await Results**
Scholarship results are typically announced around March 26th.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
15 January 2027
Applications for the KTH Royal Institute of Technology Tuition Fee Waivers for the 2027/2028 academic intake are expected to open around December 1, 2026, and close on January 15, 2027, following the pattern of previous years. To be considered, applicants must first apply for a Master's program at KTH through universityadmissions.se.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.What specifically does the KTH Scholarship cover, and does it include living expenses?
The KTH Scholarship is a full tuition fee waiver, covering the entire tuition cost for your one or two-year Master's programme at KTH. It does not, however, cover living costs, travel expenses, health insurance, or other personal expenditures.
Q.Am I eligible to apply for the KTH Scholarship if I am from an EU/EEA country?
No, the KTH Scholarship is specifically for international students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees for their Master's studies in Sweden. Citizens of EU/EEA countries generally do not pay tuition fees at KTH.
Q.What happens if I apply to multiple Master's programmes at KTH, or if KTH is not my first choice?
To be eligible for the KTH Scholarship, you must have applied for a Master's programme at KTH as your first priority choice via universityadmissions.se. If KTH is listed as your second, third, or fourth priority, you will not be considered for the scholarship.
Q.Are there specific minimum GPA or percentage marks required to apply for this scholarship?
KTH does not state a specific minimum GPA or percentage. However, the scholarship is highly competitive and primarily awarded based on 'academic excellence.' The selection process considers your grades (GPA or equivalent) and the ranking of your bachelor's degree-awarding university. A strong academic background is crucial.
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