The KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarships 2027 support international students pursuing one- and two-year master’s programmes at KTH in Stockholm, Sweden. The main KTH Scholarship covers the complete tuition fee, which is approximately SEK 360,000 for most two-year programmes, while the KTH India Scholarship adds a monthly living allowance during ten months of each academic year. Eligible applicants from selected countries may also pursue the fully funded Swedish Institute Scholarships, which cover tuition fees, provide SEK 12,000 per month for living expenses, and include a travel grant. Unlike scholarships assessed automatically with admission, applicants must first submit their master’s application through Sweden’s national University Admissions system, rank an eligible KTH programme as their first choice, and then complete a separate scholarship application. In this article, we have explained everything you need to know about the KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarships, including their benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.
The most valuable scholarship routes covered in this guide are:
- KTH Scholarship
- KTH India Scholarship
- Swedish Institute Scholarships at KTH
KTH also offers a One-Year Scholarship for current fee-paying students entering the second year of their degree and a Joint Programme Scholarship for students completing part of an eligible joint master’s programme at KTH. These awards cover tuition only and are not the main funding routes for most newly admitted international students.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarships Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s
- Institution: KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Study Destination: Stockholm, Sweden
- Courses Offered: Eligible one- and two-year master’s programmes
- Program Period: One or two years
KTH offers approximately 60 English-taught master’s programmes in architecture and the built environment, electrical engineering, computer science, biotechnology, health technology, engineering sciences, industrial engineering, sustainable energy, materials science, transport, mathematics, and related technological fields. Applications for programmes starting in August 2027 will be submitted through Sweden’s central University Admissions system.
KTH Scholarship Application Deadline
The confirmed KTH master’s admission schedule for programmes beginning in August 2027 is:
- Applications open: October 16, 2026
- Master’s application deadline: January 15, 2027
- Document submission deadline: February 1, 2027
- Application fee deadline: February 1, 2027
- Admission results announced: April 1, 2027
International applicants must submit their programme selection by January 15 and ensure that all academic, English-language, citizenship, and programme-specific documents reach University Admissions by February 1. Fee-paying applicants must also pay the SEK 900 application fee by February 1.
KTH Scholarship Deadline
KTH applications generally start in December to January.
Applicants for 2027 should expect the scholarship application to take place during the master’s admission period, but these previous dates must not be treated as confirmed 2027 deadlines. The new application form and schedule will appear on the official KTH Scholarship page.
The KTH Scholarship deadline normally falls on the same date as the master’s programme deadline. Applicants should therefore complete both their University Admissions application and separate scholarship form no later than January 15, 2027 unless KTH publishes a different date.
KTH India Scholarship Deadline
The 2027 KTH India Scholarship dates have not yet been announced.
In the previous cycle:
- Applications opened: December 1, 2025
- Applications closed: January 15, 2026
The scholarship application was submitted separately after the applicant completed the KTH master’s application. KTH awarded only one India Scholarship in 2026, making it one of the university’s most competitive awards.
Swedish Institute Scholarship Deadline
The Swedish Institute has not yet published its scholarship application dates for master’s programmes beginning in autumn 2027.
For the previous academic cycle, the SI scholarship portal was open from:
February 9 to February 25, 2026
The SI application is submitted after completing the Swedish master’s programme application through University Admissions. Applicants should monitor the official SI website during late 2026 and early 2027 for the updated dates, eligible countries, programme list, and required templates.
The University Admissions deadline remains January 15, 2027 even when the separate SI scholarship application opens later in February.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarship Coverage
The benefits depend on the scholarship awarded.
KTH Scholarship
The KTH Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition-fee coverage for an eligible one-year or two-year master’s programme
- Coverage of the first year’s tuition
- Coverage of the second year’s tuition when the recipient makes satisfactory academic progress
- No separate scholarship application fee
- Assessment based on the documents already submitted through University Admissions
The full tuition fee for most two-year KTH master’s programmes is currently SEK 360,000, although the amount varies by programme. The scholarship therefore represents a substantial tuition waiver.
The scholarship does not provide:
- Monthly living allowance
- Accommodation
- International airfare
- Travel allowance
- Residence-permit expenses
- Health or travel insurance
- Support for accompanying family members
KTH estimates that an international student in Stockholm may need approximately SEK 9,450 to SEK 12,350 per month for accommodation, food, public transport, telephone, internet, clothing, and personal expenses. KTH Scholarship recipients must finance these costs independently.
The scholarship is highly competitive. In 2025, KTH nominated 65 of the 803 admitted scholarship applicants, representing approximately 8% of eligible candidates.
KTH India Scholarship
The KTH India Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition fees for the first year
- Full tuition fees for the second year, subject to satisfactory first-year results
- A monthly living allowance
- Living support during ten months of each academic year
- Funding for an eligible one- or two-year KTH master’s programme
KTH does not currently publish the exact monthly allowance on its public scholarship page. Applicants should therefore avoid relying on unofficial allowance figures and refer to the final scholarship offer for the amount payable in 2027.
The scholarship is funded by the KTH India Scholarship Foundation. One award was offered for the 2026 intake, and the number available for 2027 has not yet been confirmed.
The scholarship is not available for:
- Joint master’s programmes
- Programmes containing compulsory exchange studies
- Railway Engineering
- Other programmes excluded in the annual scholarship conditions
Indian applicants may apply for both the general KTH Scholarship and the KTH India Scholarship. Receiving consideration for one does not prevent them from entering the other competition.
Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals
The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals is a fully funded Swedish Government scholarship available for selected master’s programmes at KTH.
Based on the latest confirmed benefits, it provides:
- Full payment of tuition fees
- A monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000
- A one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000
- A reduced travel grant of SEK 10,000 for scholars from certain countries
- Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals
- Membership in the Sweden Alumni Network after graduation
Tuition fees are paid directly to KTH by the Swedish Institute. The monthly allowance is intended to support normal living expenses during the programme.
The scholarship does not generally provide:
- Additional financial support for family members
- Reimbursement of the University Admissions application fee
- A separate insurance payment
- Reimbursement for travel already undertaken before the award
- Funding for programmes not included in the annual SI eligible-programme list
The latest Global Professionals competition was open to applicants from 34 selected countries. The country list, employment requirements, eligible programmes, and benefit values may change for the 2027 intake.
SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM
The SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM supports women from selected African and Asian countries who want to pursue eligible science, technology, engineering, and mathematics master’s programmes in Sweden.
At KTH, the scholarship has covered selected programmes and provided:
- Full tuition fees
- Living-cost support
- A one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000
- Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals
- Access to the Sweden Alumni Network after graduation
The travel grant is not available to applicants who are already living in Sweden.
The latest country list included female citizens of:
- Bangladesh
- Indonesia
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Applicants also needed at least 3,000 hours of work experience before the date specified in the annual application rules. The country, work-experience, and programme requirements must be rechecked when the 2027 call is released.
Eligibility Criteria for KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarships
Applicants must first qualify for admission to an eligible KTH master’s programme. Each scholarship then has additional requirements.
KTH Scholarship Eligibility
To qualify for the KTH Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be required to pay tuition fees in Sweden
- Apply for an eligible KTH master’s programme
- Rank the KTH programme as their first priority at University Admissions
- Pay the SEK 900 application fee
- Meet the general entry requirements for master’s study
- Meet all programme-specific academic requirements
- Submit complete supporting documents before the deadline
- Demonstrate excellent academic achievement
- Explain how their KTH degree will help them contribute to sustainable development
Applicants cannot receive the KTH Scholarship for a programme ranked second, third, or fourth. Sweden’s national admissions system considers programmes in priority order, and KTH limits the scholarship competition to applicants who place the relevant KTH programme first.
The standard KTH Scholarship is available for:
- Master’s programmes where both years are spent at KTH
- Molecular Techniques in Life Science
- Biostatistics and Data Science
- The one-year Architectural Lighting Design programme
It is not normally available for:
- Joint Erasmus+ programmes
- EIT programmes
- Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering
- Other joint programmes directed to the separate KTH Joint Programme Scholarship
Applicants must check the 2027 scholarship page because programme eligibility can change.
KTH Scholarship Selection Criteria
KTH assesses eligible scholarship applicants according to:
- Bachelor’s degree grades or equivalent GPA
- Academic standing and reputation of the degree-awarding university
- Research experience
- Academic publications
- Relevant professional experience
- Teaching experience
- Awards and competition results
- Extracurricular activities
- Motivation to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The selection takes place alongside the master’s admission assessment. Only applicants who satisfy the entry requirements of their first-priority programme can receive the scholarship.
A strong application should therefore show more than high grades. Research involvement, relevant work, technical projects, leadership, awards, and a clear connection between the KTH programme and sustainable development can strengthen the candidate’s ranking.
KTH India Scholarship Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be Indian citizens
- Have completed their undergraduate degree in India
- Be required to pay tuition fees
- Apply for an eligible KTH master’s programme
- Rank the KTH programme as their first priority
- Pay the application fee
- Meet the programme’s admission requirements
- Submit the separate KTH India Scholarship application
- Demonstrate excellent academic achievement
Applicants with conditional academic eligibility may also apply.
Selection considers:
- Academic grades
- Ranking of the applicant’s undergraduate institution
- Motivation
- Relevant work experience
- Extracurricular achievement
Under the foundation’s statutes, applicants from the Mumbai Metropolitan Area and Pune receive priority. However, eligible applicants from other parts of India may still apply.
Swedish Institute Scholarship Eligibility
The precise 2027 requirements will be confirmed in the new SI application guide. General requirements for the Global Professionals route include:
- Citizenship of an eligible country
- Admission application to an SI-eligible Swedish master’s programme
- Liability to pay tuition fees in Sweden
- Relevant work experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- A clear connection between the proposed degree and sustainable development
- Submission of all required SI forms during the scholarship period
- Admission or conditional admission to an eligible programme at the final selection stage
The number of required work hours and accepted forms of employment can vary according to the applicant’s country and scholarship route. Applicants should not assume that work-experience rules from another country automatically apply to them.
For Pioneering Women in STEM, applicants must also:
- Be female
- Hold citizenship from an eligible country
- Apply to one of the selected STEM programmes
- Meet the published work-experience requirement
- Demonstrate leadership potential
- Show how their education will support sustainable and inclusive development
General Master’s Admission Requirements
Applicants normally need:
- A bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s qualification
- A degree containing sufficient academic study in a relevant field
- Completion of all programme-specific prerequisite courses
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Documents that satisfy the country-specific requirements of University Admissions
- A competitive academic profile
Each KTH programme publishes its own subject requirements. For example, an engineering programme may require specified credits in mathematics, programming, mechanics, electronics, physics, or another discipline. Meeting the general master’s requirement is not enough when the applicant lacks the required programme-specific background.
English-Language Requirements
Most KTH master’s programmes require English proficiency equivalent to the Swedish upper-secondary course English 6, now also called English Level 2.
Applicants can meet this requirement through:
- An accepted IELTS result
- An accepted TOEFL result
- Certain previous university studies taught in English
- Eligible upper-secondary studies
- Another qualification recognised by University Admissions
The exact methods accepted depend partly on the country where the applicant completed their education.
The commonly accepted IELTS requirement for English 6 is generally:
- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5
- No component below 5.5
Applicants should verify the current score and test format on the official University Admissions page before booking an examination.
You can also review our guide to scholarships without IELTS, but University Admissions and KTH make the final decision on whether previous English-medium education satisfies the requirement.
How to Apply for KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarships?
The application process involves a programme application followed by the relevant scholarship application.
How to Apply for the KTH Scholarship?
(1) Review KTH’s English-taught master’s programmes and choose a programme that matches your bachelor’s degree, completed subjects, technical preparation, and career plans.
Read the programme page carefully, including:
- General admission requirements
- Programme-specific prerequisites
- Required documents
- Tuition fee
- Programme duration
- Sustainability focus
- Selection criteria
The KTH Scholarship is available only for specified programmes, so confirm eligibility before ranking your selections.
(2) Create an account on the University Admissions Sweden portal when applications open on October 16, 2026.
Applicants may select up to four master’s programmes in one Swedish national application.
(3) Rank the eligible KTH programme as your first choice.
This step is compulsory for the KTH Scholarship. Applicants cannot receive the award for a KTH programme ranked second, third, or fourth.
Applicants interested primarily in KTH should therefore avoid placing another Swedish university above their KTH programme.
(4) Submit the master’s programme application by January 15, 2027.
Check the programme name and priority order before the deadline. After the application period closes, changes may be restricted or may cause the application to be treated as late.
(5) Complete the separate KTH Scholarship application when its 2027 form opens.
The scholarship form will be published on the official KTH Scholarship page.
KTH does not normally require applicants to upload additional documents to the scholarship form. The scholarship committee uses the academic and supporting documents submitted through University Admissions.
(6) Prepare the scholarship response about sustainable development carefully.
Explain:
- The sustainability problem you want to address
- How your selected KTH programme provides relevant knowledge or skills
- Your previous academic, professional, or voluntary involvement
- What you plan to do after graduation
- How your proposed contribution relates to specific Sustainable Development Goals
Avoid broad claims such as wanting to “make the world better.” Use a defined problem, realistic action, and evidence from your previous experience.
(7) Upload all admission documents and pay the SEK 900 application fee by February 1, 2027.
KTH will not assess an incomplete or unpaid application from a fee-paying candidate. There are no application-fee waivers.
(8) Monitor your email and University Admissions account.
KTH evaluates admission and scholarship applications in parallel. Scholarship results are usually announced shortly before or around the admission-result period.
How to Apply for the KTH India Scholarship?
(1) Apply for an eligible KTH master’s programme through University Admissions and rank it as your first priority.
(2) Confirm that:
- You are an Indian citizen
- Your undergraduate degree was completed in India
- You are required to pay tuition fees
- Your programme is not an excluded joint or compulsory-exchange programme
(3) Submit the separate application through the KTH India Scholarship page when the 2027 form opens.
No additional scholarship documents were required in the previous round. KTH used the materials submitted through University Admissions to assess applicants.
(4) Indian applicants should also submit the general KTH Scholarship application.
KTH explicitly allows eligible Indian candidates to apply for both competitions. Completing both applications increases the number of funding routes for which the applicant can be assessed.
(5) Submit all academic and programme-specific documents by February 1, 2027.
Applicants from Mumbai and Pune receive priority under the foundation rules, but the scholarship remains open to eligible Indian applicants from other regions.
How to Apply for Swedish Institute Scholarships at KTH?
(1) Review the annual SI country list and eligible master’s programme list when the 2027 call is released.
Not every KTH programme is eligible for every SI scholarship. The programme must appear in the official SI list for the relevant academic year.
(2) Apply for an eligible KTH programme through University Admissions by January 15, 2027.
Applicants may list several Swedish programmes, but they must follow the SI rules regarding eligible selections and programme ranking.
(3) Pay the SEK 900 application fee and upload the admission documents by February 1, 2027.
The Swedish Institute does not reimburse the University Admissions application fee.
(4) Download the current SI templates.
Depending on the scholarship, these may include:
- Curriculum vitae template
- Proof of work experience
- Proof of leadership experience
- Passport or identity document
- Motivation questions
- Employer or organisation certification forms
Do not use templates from a previous scholarship year when SI publishes updated 2027 versions.
(5) Complete the separate SI scholarship application during the official application period.
The application is submitted directly to the Swedish Institute rather than KTH. From 2025 onward, Pioneering Women in STEM applicants also apply directly through SI.
(6) Ensure that work and leadership evidence is complete and correctly certified.
SI may reject documents that:
- Use the wrong template
- Lack a required signature or stamp
- Do not show the required work hours
- Contain inconsistent employment dates
- Are uploaded in the wrong section
- Are submitted after the deadline
(7) Wait for the University Admissions and SI selection results.
Applicants must be admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible tuition-paying master’s programme to receive the final SI award.
Documents Required for KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarships
Applicants should prepare the following general admission documents:
- Completed University Admissions application
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Final or current bachelor’s academic transcripts
- Official explanation of the grading system
- Proof of English-language proficiency
- Passport or another citizenship document
- Certified translations of documents not issued in English or Swedish
- Programme-specific summary sheet, where required
- Curriculum vitae, where required by the programme
- Motivation letter or statement, where required
- Portfolio for architecture or design-related programmes
- Letters of recommendation where required
- Evidence of prerequisite subjects and completed academic credits
- Additional documents specified by the selected KTH programme
Country-specific document rules may require documents to be sent directly by the university, verified electronically, or submitted in a particular format. Applicants must follow the instructions for the country where their degree was awarded.
Documents Required for the KTH Scholarship
The separate KTH Scholarship form normally requires:
- University Admissions application number
- Personal details
- First-priority KTH programme
- Scholarship motivation
- Explanation of intended contribution to sustainable development
- Confirmation of fee-paying status and application-fee payment
No additional academic documents were required in the previous competition because KTH used the documents already submitted through University Admissions.
Applicants can use our guide on preparing an academic CV for scholarship when a programme requests a CV or when preparing for the SI scholarship.
Documents Required for the KTH India Scholarship
The separate scholarship application may require:
- University Admissions application number
- Confirmation of Indian citizenship
- Confirmation that the undergraduate degree was completed in India
- First-priority KTH programme
- Motivation and career information
- Details of professional and extracurricular experience
KTH normally assesses the applicant’s academic qualifications using the documents uploaded through University Admissions.
Documents Required for Swedish Institute Scholarships
The exact 2027 checklist has not yet been released. Based on the established SI process, applicants should prepare:
- SI online scholarship application
- Passport or national identity document
- Curriculum vitae using the SI template
- Proof of work experience
- Proof of leadership experience
- Employer or organisation certification
- Motivation responses
- University Admissions application number
- Details of eligible Swedish master’s programme choices
- Additional forms specified for the applicant’s country or scholarship route
Applicants should use our guides on writing a strong statement of purpose and preparing for scholarship interview questions where relevant, but all submitted examples and statements must reflect their genuine experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarships fully funded?
The general KTH Scholarship covers complete tuition fees but does not provide living expenses, accommodation, airfare, or insurance. It is therefore a full-tuition scholarship rather than a fully funded award.
The KTH India Scholarship includes full tuition and a monthly living allowance. Eligible Swedish Institute Scholarships cover tuition fees, provide a monthly living allowance, and include a travel grant.
How much is the KTH Scholarship worth?
The scholarship covers the complete tuition fee of an eligible one- or two-year programme.
Most two-year KTH master’s programmes currently charge approximately SEK 360,000 in total, although the tuition fee varies by programme.
Does the KTH Scholarship provide a monthly stipend?
No. The standard KTH Scholarship covers tuition fees only.
Recipients must finance accommodation and other living costs. KTH estimates average monthly student expenses in Stockholm at approximately SEK 9,450 to SEK 12,350.
Does the KTH India Scholarship provide living expenses?
Yes. It covers full tuition fees and provides a monthly living allowance for ten months during each academic year.
KTH does not currently publish the exact monthly amount on the public scholarship page.
Can students from every country apply for the KTH Scholarship?
Yes, provided they are required to pay tuition fees in Sweden and meet the other scholarship conditions.
Citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland generally do not pay tuition fees and are therefore normally ineligible for the tuition-waiver scholarship.
Must I rank KTH as my first choice?
Yes. Applicants must rank the eligible KTH master’s programme as their first priority at University Admissions.
A programme listed second, third, or fourth cannot receive the general KTH Scholarship or KTH India Scholarship.
Do I need a separate KTH Scholarship application?
Yes. Applying for admission does not automatically enter you into the KTH Scholarship competition.
After submitting the master’s application through University Admissions, applicants must complete the separate scholarship form on the KTH website.
Can Indian students apply for both KTH scholarships?
Yes. Eligible Indian applicants can submit applications for both the general KTH Scholarship and the KTH India Scholarship.
They must complete the relevant separate scholarship forms and rank the eligible KTH programme first.
Is IELTS compulsory?
Not always. Applicants can meet the English requirement through an accepted test or certain previous education completed in English.
Most KTH master’s programmes require proficiency equivalent to Swedish English 6. University Admissions determines whether the applicant’s previous education or test satisfies this requirement.
Is there an application fee?
Yes. Fee-paying applicants using University Admissions must pay SEK 900 by February 1, 2027.
KTH states that there are no application-fee waivers.
Can current KTH students apply for funding for their second year?
Yes. Eligible fee-paying students who perform strongly during their first year may apply for the KTH One-Year Scholarship.
It covers the tuition fee for the second year but does not provide living expenses. It is not available for joint or EIT master’s programmes.
