What the funding covers
- The full tuition fee of a one- or two-year master's programme at KTH.
- Year two is covered if your first-year results are satisfactory.
- Living costs are not included.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee for a one- or two-year KTH master's | The scholarship, in full, if you win it; year two depends on your first-year results |
| Swedish university application fee | You, when you apply on universityadmissions.se |
| Living costs in Stockholm | You; the scholarship does not cover them |
Who can apply
- Fee-paying students: in Sweden, generally citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
- KTH must be your first-priority choice on universityadmissions.se, and you must have paid the application fee; programmes ranked second to fourth cannot get the scholarship.
- Eligible programmes: all two-year master's at KTH, the joint programmes Molecular Techniques in Life Science and Biostatistics and Data Science, and the one-year Architectural Lighting Design. Joint Erasmus+ and EIT programmes and Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering are not eligible.
- Selection rests mainly on academic excellence: grades, the ranking of your bachelor's university, research, publications, work, awards and activities, and your motivation to contribute to the sustainable development goals.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality except citizens of the European Union, the EEA countries outside the EU and Switzerland.
Documents you will need
- Your universityadmissions.se application, with KTH as first priority and the application fee paid.
- The documents that application asks for, uploaded by 1 February 2027; KTH uses them to assess the scholarship too.
- The KTH Scholarship form, submitted between 1 December 2026 and 15 January 2027.
How to apply
- Apply for an eligible KTH master's on universityadmissions.se in the first round for autumn 2027 (16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027), with KTH as your first priority, and pay the application fee.
- Submit the KTH Scholarship form on KTH's scholarship page between 1 December 2026 and 15 January 2027; no extra documents are needed.
- Upload your admission documents to universityadmissions.se by 1 February 2027, since KTH assesses the scholarship from them.
- Results are announced on 1 April 2027.
Before you apply: things to know
- Only your first-choice programme counts: list KTH second and you cannot get the scholarship.
- It pays tuition only, so budget for living costs in Stockholm.
- Competition is stiff: for 2026, 65 of 718 admitted applicants, about 9%, were nominated.
Common questions
Does the KTH Scholarship cover living costs?
No. It covers the full tuition fee of your master's, for both years of a two-year programme if your first-year results are satisfactory. You pay your own living costs.
When can I apply for the KTH Scholarship for 2027?
The scholarship form is open from 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027, and results come on 1 April 2027. You must also apply for your master's on universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2027, with KTH as your first choice.
How many students get it?
KTH does not set a fixed number. For 2026, 65 of 718 admitted applicants, about 9%, were nominated for the scholarship.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 15, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Oct 23, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 6, 2026Ask your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Nov 20, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 4, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 18, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 1, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 8, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 15, 2027Deadline