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KTH is Sweden’s largest and most prestigious technical university. It has a rich history of pioneering ideas and innovation that dates back to 1827. KTH’s global reputation for excellence attracts students from all over the world. It is currently ranked within the Top 200 universities in the world, and among the Top 50 for engineering and technology.
Sweden is considered to be one of the most technologically innovative countries in the world and Stockholm is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most entrepreneurial, innovative and attractive cities.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Term | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Term | August/September–January |
View the KTH academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
KTH has online resources to help get more out of your exchange:
- Virtual campus tour
- Student life in Stockholm
- Study in Sweden government guide
- KTH Fact Sheet
Campuses
KTH has four campuses:
- KTH Campus (main campus)
- KTH Kista
- KTH Flemingsberg
- KTH Södertälje
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at KTH.
Study Options
You must choose one admission school available to exchange students and take the majority of courses within the chosen faculty. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the KTH course catalogue.
Ensure you search for the correct level of courses - see "Additional Academic Information" below for more detail.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Students can apply for accommodation through KTH Accommodation. The rooms allocated by KTH Accommodation are located on and around the main campus as well as in the suburbs of Stockholm. Due to a difficult housing situation in Stockholm, KTH Accommodation is not able to organise accommodation near campus for all exchange students.
Cost of living
The cost of living in Stockholm can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle. KTH has a quick overview of estimated expenses you can expect to encounter while in Stockholm. Study in Sweden also provides a guide to the local cost of living.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
KTH has specific insurance cover applicable to exchange students. It is not mandatory for students to purchase additional insurance, however, it is recommended that students are familiar with KTH insurance policies.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
KTH provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Swedish Migration Agency for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)