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KTH Royal Institute of Technology. On the forefront of Scientific Innovation. An introduction to Sweden. In the heart of Scandinavia. Home of the Nobel Prize. A culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. KTH at a glance. Sweden’s largest, oldest and highest ranked technical univeristy
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology On the forefront of Scientific Innovation
An introduction to Sweden In the heart of Scandinavia Home of the Nobel Prize A culture of innovation and entrepreneurship
KTH at a glance • Sweden’s largest, oldest and highest ranked technical univeristy • Leading research institution • Approximately 17 000 students • Maintains partnerships with international elite universities • Hosts two EIT Communities KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se
KTH among the top ten in Europe In the prestigious Times Higher Education ranking 2013, KTH is ranked as no 117 among the world’s universities. KTH is also • 34th among the world's technical universities • 6th among Europe's technical universities KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se
Famous alumni Professor Hannes Alfvén, Börje Ekholm, Minoo Akhtarzand, Professor Christer Fuglesang • One Nobel Prize in Physics • More than 75 000 alumni • Over 12 000 alumni registered in the network • 70 % get their dream job KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se
KTH research platforms • EnergyTechnologies and systems supporting sustainable global energy systems. • Information and Communication TechnologyFocuses on fields such as microelectronics, nanotechnology, photonics and wireless sensor networks. KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se
KTH Research platforms cont. • MaterialsSpans from chemistry, fibre and polymer technology to biotechnology, mechanics and process technology. • Medical and Biomedical TechnologyRecognised international research leader in the borderland between technology, natural sciences and medicine, including e g the mapping of all human proteins. • TransportVarious disciplines, from vehicle technology and infrastructure to policy formulation and evaluation. KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se
Range of degrees at KTH KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se
Eleven areas, 50 degree programmes • Architecture and the • Built Environment • Biotechnology, Chemistry and ChemicalEngineering • ElectricalEngineering • Energy and SustainableDevelopment • Industrial Management • Information Technology • Materials Science and Engineering • Mathematics • MechanicalEngineering • Physics • Technology and Health
KTH offers a wide range of Master’s studies • Architecture and Civil Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering Physics and Mathematics • Energy and Sustainable Development • Industrial Management and Innovation • Information and Communication Technology and Computer Science • Life Science Technology • Materials Science and Engineering • Mechanical Engineering
Female students at KTH Total shareoffemale students at KTH: 32% Shareoffemale students in different subject areas:
Informal, non-hierarchical education • Classes and seminars in smaller groups • Students are encouraged to solve problems together in groups • Encouraging innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit amongst students • Latest cutting edge teaching and technological equipment • Integrated education and industry
Application process and admission • Completed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent • Cambridge English Proficiency, TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5 • Programme-specific requirements • Application opens mid October, 2013 and closes mid January, 2014 • Apply at www.universityadmissions.se • More info at www.studyinsweden.se
Tuition fees • All programmes except Architecture: SEK 145,000 per academic year • Architecture: SEK 245,000 per academic year • Tuition fee waivers available • For citizens of countries within the EU/EEA or Switzerland, application and tuition are free of charge
Service for fee-paying students • Accommodation support • Student counselling and guidance • Student insurance • English language course • Swedish language course
International cooperation • Worldwide student exchange • Large number of exchange agreements • Very active within Erasmus mundus • International collaboaration • EIT with the KICs • China Centres of Excellence
Stockholm – one of the most livable cities in the world • Stockholm offers students a vibrant and diverse environment • Tight relationship between academia and business • Early adopters of new technology and trends • Clean, tidy, safe • English speaking • Quick access to city, campus and nature with excellent transportation KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se
Welcome to KTH! KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se