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Examination results and grades

Here you can find what applies to the assessment and grading of examinations, such as partial exams (KS), grading scale and grade raising.

Frequently asked questions

  • View your scanned exams: Canvas  or Written exams . Normally, results are announced no later than three weeks or 15 working days after the examination date.
  • View your final grade: Ladok .
  • Request a review of your grade: Review of grades .
  • Apply for a grade raise: Grade raising .

How the course is structured - modules and exams

All courses have at least one obligatory element (modul). This may be, for example, an examination or a project. The element has a test code (for example, TEN1 for an exam), a name and the number of credits. The sum of credits for all elements of a course must equal the total for the course.

Grading scale

As the main option, KTH uses a seven-grade, goal-related grading scale (A, B, C, D, E, Fx, F) for grades on first- and second-cycle courses, but not for degree projects. The same grading scale will be used preferentially for courses that are part of access programmes.

  • A–E are grades corresponding to a pass, with A being the highest grade.
  • The grade Fx indicates that the result is close to a pass for a module and that the module may be upgraded to a pass. The grade Fx cannot be used as a final grade for courses.
  • The grades pass (P) and fail (F) are used for degree projects. 

Exam results

Results are normally announced no later than three weeks or 15 working days after the exam date. The awarding of a grade is a decision taken by an authority which cannot be appealed against, but you can request an adjustment or a reassessment. As a student, you have the right to get a grade explained by the examiner. If the examiner does not conduct a review of the examination or provide an exam correction template, you have the right to request a written explanation of your grade.

Final grade

When you have passed all elements of a course, such as examinations, lab work, and assignments, the department responsible for the course will provide you with a final report for your studies on this course. Along with the final report, you will receive a final grade for the course. Once you have received a final grade, you will find it in Ladok for students . The final grade in Ladok should not be confused with the function Grades  in Canvas, which is used to give feedback on assignments during your course.

Read more about course elements for each course in your programme syllabus  .

Grade raising

You can be re-examined in a course or course component even if you have already passed it. This allows you to raise your grade. Retaking a course for a higher grade is not a right, but may be granted if the examiner deems it appropriate. Grades for degree projects and certain project courses cannot be improved in this way. A course that is part of an issued degree cannot be retaken for a higher grade.

Grade raise 

Do you think the grade is wrong?

As a student, you cannot appeal a grade. However, you can request a review of the grade decision.

Request a review of grade

Extra examination opportunity at the end of the education

As a programme student at an undergraduate or advanced level, you can apply for an extra examination opportunity at the end of your education. For the application to be approved, you must meet certain requirements.

Application for an extra examination session

Do you have any questions about examination?

If you have any questions about examinations and exam registration or if you need confidentiality, you can contact the student desk office for your course: Student desk offices .

If you have technical problems with Canvas, Zoom or Möbius, please email it-support@kth.se .