1 / 19

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

KTH Royal Institute of Technology. On the forefront of Scientific Innovation. An introduction to Sweden. In the heart of Scandinavia. Home of the Nobel Prize. A culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. KTH at a glance. Sweden’s largest, oldest and highest ranked technical univeristy

ddowning
Download Presentation

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. KTH Royal Institute of Technology On the forefront of Scientific Innovation

  2. An introduction to Sweden In the heart of Scandinavia Home of the Nobel Prize A culture of innovation and entrepreneurship

  3. KTH at a glance • Sweden’s largest, oldest and highest ranked technical univeristy • Leading research institution • Approximately 17 000 students • Maintains partnerships with international elite universities • Hosts two EIT Communities KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

  4. KTH among the top ten in Europe In the prestigious Times Higher Education ranking 2013, KTH is ranked as no 117 among the world’s universities. KTH is also • 34th among the world's technical universities • 6th among Europe's technical universities KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

  5. Famous alumni Professor Hannes Alfvén, Börje Ekholm, Minoo Akhtarzand, Professor Christer Fuglesang • One Nobel Prize in Physics • More than 75 000 alumni • Over 12 000 alumni registered in the network • 70 % get their dream job KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

  6. KTH research platforms • EnergyTechnologies and systems supporting sustainable global energy systems. • Information and Communication TechnologyFocuses on fields such as microelectronics, nanotechnology, photonics and wireless sensor networks. KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

  7. KTH Research platforms cont. • MaterialsSpans from chemistry, fibre and polymer technology to biotechnology, mechanics and process technology. • Medical and Biomedical TechnologyRecognised international research leader in the borderland between technology, natural sciences and medicine, including e g the mapping of all human proteins. • TransportVarious disciplines, from vehicle technology and infrastructure to policy formulation and evaluation. KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

  8. Range of degrees at KTH KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

  9. Eleven areas, 50 degree programmes • Architecture and the • Built Environment • Biotechnology, Chemistry and ChemicalEngineering • ElectricalEngineering • Energy and SustainableDevelopment • Industrial Management • Information Technology • Materials Science and Engineering • Mathematics • MechanicalEngineering • Physics • Technology and Health

  10. KTH offers a wide range of Master’s studies • Architecture and Civil Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering Physics and Mathematics • Energy and Sustainable Development • Industrial Management and Innovation • Information and Communication Technology and Computer Science • Life Science Technology • Materials Science and Engineering • Mechanical Engineering

  11. Female students at KTH Total shareoffemale students at KTH: 32% Shareoffemale students in different subject areas:

  12. Informal, non-hierarchical education • Classes and seminars in smaller groups • Students are encouraged to solve problems together in groups • Encouraging innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit amongst students • Latest cutting edge teaching and technological equipment • Integrated education and industry

  13. Application process and admission • Completed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent • Cambridge English Proficiency, TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5 • Programme-specific requirements • Application opens mid October, 2013 and closes mid January, 2014 • Apply at www.universityadmissions.se • More info at www.studyinsweden.se

  14. Tuition fees • All programmes except Architecture: SEK 145,000 per academic year • Architecture: SEK 245,000 per academic year • Tuition fee waivers available • For citizens of countries within the EU/EEA or Switzerland, application and tuition are free of charge

  15. Service for fee-paying students • Accommodation support • Student counselling and guidance • Student insurance • English language course • Swedish language course

  16. Student life in Stockholm

  17. International cooperation • Worldwide student exchange • Large number of exchange agreements • Very active within Erasmus mundus • International collaboaration • EIT with the KICs • China Centres of Excellence

  18. Stockholm – one of the most livable cities in the world • Stockholm offers students a vibrant and diverse environment • Tight relationship between academia and business • Early adopters of new technology and trends • Clean, tidy, safe • English speaking • Quick access to city, campus and nature with excellent transportation KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

  19. Welcome to KTH! KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

More Related