QS World Ranking
#89
Acceptance Rate
30%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$16,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#20
Stockholm
Application Deadline
January 15
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
20,000
students
International Students
22%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Scandinavia's leading technical university in Stockholm — Spotify, Klarna, and Mojang all started here.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Sweden's top technical university. Strong English programs. Stockholm is Scandinavia's innovation hub.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Acceptance Rate
30%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
January 15
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$16,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via Antagning.se by January 15
- High school diploma with strong math and sciences
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+
- No SAT/ACT required
- US grades converted to Swedish merit rating (Meritvärde)
- Specific math and physics course requirements must be met
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$16,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 15
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 30%
- QS Best Student City (Stockholm)
- #20 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓KTH Scholarship
- ✓Swedish Institute Scholarship
Cost of Living — Stockholm, Sweden
High CostEstimated monthly total
$1,610
vs. avg US college student
15% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Stockholm is expensive but student housing (via SSSB) is subsidized — join the housing queue as early as possible.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at KTH Royal Institute of Technology as a US Student
KTH Royal Institute of Technology is located in Stockholm, Sweden and is ranked #89in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, Sciences, Industrial Management. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$16,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 30%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of January 15. Scholarships available include the KTH Scholarship.