KTH Royal Institute of Technology Tuition Fee Waivers
KTH Royal Institute of Technology · All India
| Scheme Name | KTH Royal Institute of Technology Tuition Fee Waivers |
| Provided By | KTH Royal Institute of Technology |
| Eligibility Summary | Masters · No income limit |
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
₹14.3 Lakh+
The KTH Scholarship is a full tuition fee waiver, covering 100% of the tuition fees for a one or two-year Master's programme at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. For two-year programmes, the scholarship covers both the first and second year of study. The estimated annual tuition fee at KTH for international students ranges from approximately SEK 171,000 to SEK 201,000 (around INR 1,651,860 to INR 1,941,660 annually, based on an approximate exchange rate of 1 SEK = 9.66 INR). This scholarship *does not* cover living costs, accommodation, travel, or other personal expenses. Disbursement is in the form of a tuition fee waiver directly applied to the student's KTH account; there is no Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded accounts as this is an international scholarship from a Swedish institution.
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Nationality:Open to international students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
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Degree Level:Must be applying for an eligible one or two-year Master's programme at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
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Application Priority:Must have applied for a Master's programme at KTH as your first priority via universityadmissions.se.
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Application Fee:Must have paid the application fee for the Master's programme.
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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.
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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.
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Conditional Eligibility:Students with conditional eligibility for their Master's programme are still eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Masters |
| Course / Stream | Masters |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | General, OBC, SC, ST |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Official academic transcripts and degree certificate from previous studies
- ✓Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)
- ✓Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
- ✓Statement of Purpose/Motivation Letter
- ✓Copy of passport (for identification and nationality)
Selection Process
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Candidates for the KTH Scholarship are selected primarily based on academic excellence and their drive to contribute to sustainable development
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The selection process runs in parallel with the admission process for the Master's programme
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Only applicants who meet the admission requirements for their chosen programme are eligible for the scholarship
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The assessment of applicants for the scholarship considers several criteria: the applicant's grades (GPA or equivalent), the ranking of the university that awarded the applicant's Bachelor's degree, extracurricular research experiences or publications, relevant work experience, relevant teaching experience, awards from competitions and extracurricular activities, and the applicant's motivation demonstrating how they will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals with a Master's degree from KTH.
Renewal Policy
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The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee for both the first and the second year of a two-year Master's programme, provided that the student achieves satisfactory academic results during the first year
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Specific details on the required academic performance for renewal are determined by KTH.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Apply for a Master's Programme at KTH
First, you must apply for one or more eligible Master's programmes at KTH through the Swedish national application system, University Admissions in Sweden, at [universityadmissions.se](https://www.universityadmissions.se/intl/start). You must select KTH as your first priority choice. The application period typically opens in December (e.g., December 1, 2026, for the 2027 intake) and closes in mid-January (e.g., January 15, 2027).
- 2Pay the Application Fee
If you are a non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizen, you are required to pay an application fee (SEK 900, approximately INR 7,879) by the document submission deadline. Your application will not be assessed until the fee is paid.
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Submit Supporting Documents for Master's Application: Ensure all required supporting documents for your Master's programme application (e.g., certificates, transcripts, copy of passport) are uploaded to University Admissions by the document submission deadline (e.g., February 2, 2027).
- 4Apply for the KTH Scholarship
Once the scholarship application window opens (typically around December 1, 2026), you must submit a separate KTH Scholarship application using the online form available on the KTH scholarship page. You do not need to submit any additional documents specifically for the scholarship application, as KTH will use the documents you submitted for your Master's programme application via universityadmissions.se during the evaluation process.
- 5Track Application Status
Scholarship results are typically announced alongside admission results, around March or April (e.g., April 1, 2027). You will usually be notified by email and can likely check your status through the University Admissions portal. Note: It is crucial to meet all deadlines for both the Master's programme application and the scholarship application.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Does the KTH Tuition Fee Waiver cover living expenses in Sweden?
No, the KTH Scholarship is a tuition fee waiver only and does not cover living expenses, accommodation, travel, or any other costs associated with studying and living in Sweden. Applicants must demonstrate to Swedish immigration authorities that they have sufficient funds to cover their living costs independently.
Is there a specific scholarship for Indian students at KTH?
Yes, in addition to the general KTH Scholarship (tuition fee waiver for international students), KTH Royal Institute of Technology also offers a 'KTH India Scholarship'. However, the details for the KTH India Scholarship are separate from the KTH Tuition Fee Waivers and would need to be researched individually on the official KTH website.
What are the chances of receiving the KTH Scholarship, and how competitive is it?
The KTH Scholarship is highly competitive. For the 2025 intake, for example, 803 international students applied for the KTH Scholarship, and 65 received it, indicating an acceptance rate of about 8%. In 2026, 9% of scholarship applicants admitted to a programme were nominated (65 out of 718). This highlights the need for applicants to demonstrate exceptional academic excellence and a strong motivation to contribute to sustainable development to stand out.
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