KTH Sweden Fully Funded Scholarship for Master Degree Enrollment in Spring 2026 Batch
The KTH Scholarship is an exceptional funding opportunity for outstanding international students aiming to pursue a one- or two-year master’s programme at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. Covering the full tuition fee for the duration of the programme, this scholarship recognises academic excellence and a strong commitment to sustainable development.
In 2024, only 7% of applicants were awarded the scholarship (47 out of 696), making it a competitive and prestigious award.
KTH Scholarship Coverage
- Full tuition fee for the first and second year of a master’s programme at KTH.
- Continuation into the second year requires satisfactory academic results from the first year.
- Living costs are not included, and students should plan their finances accordingly.
Eligible Programmes
The KTH scholarship applies to:
- All two (02) year master’s programmes at KTH.
- Joint master’s programmes in Molecular Techniques in Life Science and Biostatistics and Data Science.
- One-year master’s programme in Architectural Lighting Design.
Not eligible:
- Joint Erasmus+ and EIT programmes.
- Joint programme Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering (however, some applicants may be eligible for the KTH Joint Programme Scholarship).
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, you must:
- Be a fee-paying student.
- Apply for a master’s programme at KTH as your first priority via universityadmissions.se.
- Pay the application fee.
Application Process
- Apply for a master’s programme at KTH via https://www.kth.se/en/studies/master/admissions/scholarships/kth-scholarship-1.72827.
- Once the scholarship application period opens, fill out the online scholarship application form on the KTH website.
- No additional documents are needed – KTH will access your programme application documents during evaluation.
Selection Criteria
The selection process runs parallel to the master’s admissions process and is based on:
- Academic excellence (GPA or equivalent).
- Ranking of the university where your bachelor’s degree was earned.
- Relevant extracurricular research, publications, work or teaching experience, awards, and other notable achievements.
- A clear, compelling motivation on how you will contribute to sustainable development goals with your KTH master’s degree.
The application period for the KTH Scholarship will open on 1 December 2025 and close on 15 January 2026. The results of the scholarship selection will be announced on 26 March 2026.
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