About this opportunity
The KTH Scholarship 2027 offers a full tuition fee waiver for international students applying to masters programmes at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. Open to fee paying students who rank an eligible KTH masters programme as their first priority, this merit based scholarship covers tuition for the full one or two year programme, provided first year results are satisfactory, making it one of the strongest Sweden scholarships for STEM and engineering applicants. With applications closing on 15 January 2027 and results announced on 1 April 2027, it is a top option for students planning to study in Sweden in 2027, although living costs in Stockholm must be funded separately.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Be a fee paying student applying for a masters programme at KTH
- Apply for an eligible KTH masters programme as your first priority and pay the application fee
- Meet the admission requirements of the programme applied for; students with conditional eligibility also qualify
- Describe how you intend to contribute to sustainable development with a masters degree from KTH
- Note the exclusions: joint Erasmus+ and EIT programmes and the joint programme Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering are not eligible, although some of those applicants may qualify for the KTH Joint Programme Scholarship
What the opportunity may offer
- Full tuition fee for the first year of an eligible one or two year masters programme
- Second year tuition covered provided first year study results are satisfactory
- Selection on academic excellence: grades, the ranking of the university that awarded the bachelor degree, research or publications, relevant work or teaching experience, competition awards and extracurricular activities
- Study at KTH in Stockholm across eligible masters programmes, including all programmes with two years spent at KTH, the joint masters in Molecular Techniques in Life Science and in Biostatistics and Data Science, and the one year masters in Architectural Lighting Design
Required documents
- Masters programme application via universityadmissions.se, with the KTH programme ranked first
- Payment of the masters programme application fee
- Admission documents submitted via universityadmissions.se by 1 February 2027, including transcripts, degree evidence, proof of English and any programme specific documents
- No additional documents are required for the KTH Scholarship form itself: KTH uses the documents from the universityadmissions.se application
Application process
- Apply for an eligible KTH masters programme via universityadmissions.se and rank it first
- Pay the masters programme application fee
- Submit the KTH Scholarship form on the official KTH page once it opens on 1 December 2026
- Submit all admission documents by 1 February 2027
- Await the scholarship results on 1 April 2027
Before you apply
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Prepare documents in the required format
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
The KTH Scholarship form opens on 1 December 2026 and closes on 15 January 2027. Results are announced on 1 April 2027. The masters programme application via universityadmissions.se also closes on 15 January 2027, and admission documents and the application fee are due by 1 February 2027. Studies start in August 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Is the KTH Scholarship fully funded?
It covers the full tuition fee but not living costs, so applicants must budget separately for accommodation, food, transport and insurance in Stockholm.
Do I need extra documents for the scholarship?
No. KTH uses the documents from your universityadmissions.se application, and the scholarship form itself requires no additional documents. Admission documents are due by 1 February 2027.
Can I apply if KTH is my second choice?
No. You must rank an eligible KTH masters programme as your first priority and pay the application fee.
Which programmes are excluded?
Joint Erasmus+ and EIT programmes and the joint programme Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering are excluded, although some of those applicants may qualify for the KTH Joint Programme Scholarship.
When are KTH Scholarship results announced?
On 1 April 2027, ahead of studies starting in August 2027.
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-29UShireZone is not affiliated with KTH Royal Institute of Technology. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.