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KTH Scholarship

Offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology

KTH’s scholarship can remove the full tuition fee for a one- or two-year Master’s degree. It does not pay living costs, so applicants need a separate funding plan for housing, food, travel and residence requirements.

Current status

Upcoming call

2027 results announced 1 April 2027. KTH scholarship covers tuition only and excludes living costs.

Last verified: 6 October 2026

Next review: 1 December 2026

Quick facts

Current statusUpcoming call
Study destinationSweden
Degree levelMaster's
FundingFull Tuition Waiver
Deadline15 January 2027
DurationOne or two years, corresponding to the programme
Study subjectsArts & Humanities, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT, Education, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Earth Sciences, Health & Medicine, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Last checked6 October 2026

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Apply to a KTH Master’s programme through University Admissions and rank it first.
Pay the application fee and submit required admission documents.
Complete the KTH Scholarship application during the published period.
Plan separately for living costs because the award is tuition-only.
Check the scholarship result expected 1 April 2027.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

Full tuition waiver for selected fee-paying students admitted to a KTH Master’s programme; no living-cost stipend is included.

TuitionFull
Living stipendNot confirmed
AccommodationNone
TravelNone
Health insuranceNone
Visa costsnone
Research allowancenone

Other verified benefits

Full tuition fee waiver for a one- or two-year Master’s programme.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

All living expenses, travel, visa and insurance costs; KTH explicitly says the scholarship does not include living costs.

Who is eligible to apply?

Fee-paying applicants who apply to a KTH Master’s programme as their first priority and meet admission requirements. Academic excellence is central to selection.

Fee-paying applicants who apply to a KTH Master’s programme as their first priority and meet admission requirements. Academic excellence is central to selection.

Prior educationBachelor's degree qualifying for the selected KTH Master’s
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalDepends on host
Admission before applicationYes

Eligible countries

All international students who meet programme conditions.

Language requirements

Meet the selected programme’s English requirements.

Which documents should you prepare?

  • Degree certificate
  • English test certificate
  • Motivation letter

What should you do next?

  1. Apply to a KTH Master’s programme through University Admissions and rank it first.
  2. Pay the application fee and submit required admission documents.
  3. Complete the KTH Scholarship application during the published period.
  4. Plan separately for living costs because the award is tuition-only.
  5. Check the scholarship result expected 1 April 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Does the KTH Scholarship cover living expenses?

No. KTH states that its scholarship covers the full tuition fee for a one- or two-year Master’s programme but does not include living costs. Applicants must budget separately for accommodation, food, travel, insurance and any financial evidence needed for a Swedish residence permit.

When are KTH Scholarship results announced for 2027?

KTH states that scholarship results for the 2027 admission cycle are announced on 1 April 2027. Applicants must first submit a complete programme application and then complete the scholarship application according to the current portal schedule. The award covers tuition only, so plan for living expenses separately.