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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:
- Exchange students guide
- 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
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 for Semester 2 of the following year.
Student testimonials
- B Electrical EngineeringSemester 2, 2016
- M ArchitectureSemester 2, 2011
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Minimum academic requirements
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at KTH.
Find courses
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.
Search the KTH course catalogue if courses do not appear in the database.
Study areas taught in English
Course restrictions
Architecture is only available for postgraduate level students.
Students must take the majority of their credits from their admitting school. Applicants to the School of Architecture must take all their courses within that school.
Additional academic information
KTH has online resources to help navigate their academic policies:
- Course information, including grading and credit system
- Swedish language courses
- Course and program information
- Course selection guide
- Course schedules
Exchange deadlines
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 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 the Student Exchange Program 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
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 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 UQ Abroad 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 UQ Abroad 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, UQ Abroad programs to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Register your travel plans
We recommend that you register your travel plans on the Smartraveller website so that the Australian Government can contact you or your family in an emergency.
Non-Australian citizens should register with their closest consulate.
Exchange deadlines
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 for Semester 2 of the following year.