KTH Royal Institute of Technology Tuition Fee Waivers Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
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.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for KTH Royal Institute of Technology Tuition Fee Waivers
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.