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Study abroad

Studying abroad is a unique opportunity and experience, a chance for you to round out your résumé while discovering the world, learning about new cultures, and making friends for life. As a student at KTH, you can spend part of your study time abroad without additional costs or extended study time.

Go on exchange studies

Study a semester or two at one of KTH's over 200 exchange universities worldwide! Going on exchange studies is a unique chance for you to try living and studying in another country and culture. The application is open in November and February.

Study abroad ambassadors

Contact the study abroad ambassadors

Are you thinking about how to do, or what it is like to study abroad as a KTH student? Ask your questions, big or small, to KTH's study abroad ambassadors.

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Carry out your degree project abroad

As a KTH student you can carry out your degree project abroad - both on a undergraduate and graduate level. Students who do their thesis within Europe can apply for Erasmus scholarships just like for regular exchange studies.

Different types of studies abroad

  • Exchange studies  - Swap your studies at KTH for a semester or two at one of KTH's partner universities.
  • Degree project  - Carry out your degree project at a cmopany or organization abroad.
  • KTH Field Studies (FS)  - Through KTH Field Studies (FS), you can get a travel grant for writing your degree project in a low- and middle-income country.
  • KTH Global Development Hub  - Participate in project courses in Africa focusing on global challenges.
  • Double master's degree  - Study one or two semesters at a partner university and receive master's degrees from both KTH and the partner institution.
  • Summer and short courses  - Spend the summer at another university in a new country, or study abroad for a shorter period of time.
  • Internship  - Carry out an internship at a company or organization abroad.