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Arriving at KTH

As a new international student at KTH, you are offered arrival services and an introduction programme with both social and informative activities. Taking part in Arrival day and the international reception is a way for you to become familiar with KTH.

Students arriving to KTH

Arrival day, 13 January 2025

The Arrival day is organised to give you a smooth arrival and ensure that you get the information needed for a good start at your new study destination. When planning your arrival to KTH, make sure to arrive on this day to enjoy the additional services offered. More information about Arrival day will be published on this page continuously. 

Arrival day site on campus

The Arrival day services take place in KTH Entré  and the student union building Nymble. 

Luggage storage in Nymble 13:00-20:15

Store your luggage while you take part in the Arrival day services offered. Remember to label your luggage with your name and contact details before arrival.

Introduction meeting for exchange students

Attend an introduction meeting and get introduced to KTH and meet your academic contacts. There will be three meetings on the afternoon of Arrival day. The seats for each meeting are limited, so you might have to wait for the next meeting if many students arrive at the same time. The exact times of the meetings will be published shortly.

Arrival day services in KTH Entré 15:00 - 20:00

  • Pick up your keys if you have accommodation through KTH. Read more about your accommodation location and what is included in your room upon arrival here . 

  • Activate your IT account to get started with WiFi and other services included in the personal menu (email, software and more). Please bring your passport or other approved ID document . 

  • Receive your KTH access card, which is needed to access buildings and locked doors on campus.

  • Get answers to all your questions about being new in Sweden and new at KTH.

Meet the Student Union (THS)

During Arrival day, you will be able to meet representatives from the Student Union (THS) and get into the spirit of a true KTH student. Take the opportunity to get involved.

If you are unable to arrive during Arrival day

If you are unable to arrive during Arrival day, you are welcome to KTH Entré during the regular opening hours  in January. There you will be able to pick up your accommodation keys (if your contract has started), activate your KTH account, and receive your access card.

Please note that if you cannot arrive in time for the start of the semester, 14 January, you need to notify KTH by filling out the exemption form below. The form will open 20 November.

Fill out the exemption form

THS International Reception

The student union THS organises an international reception with a number of activities. The international reception is a great way to get in touch with other students, and a good introduction to Stockholm. 

  The Student Union, THS

THS Mix n' Mingle

THS Mix n' Mingle is organised for new students, doctoral students and postdocs to showcase everything you can do at KTH. Come and join all the fun in the student union building Nymble on 15 January at 17.00 to 19.00, to get yourself inspired from KTH's student union THS, various student associations and KTH's many support functions.

Learn more on THS Mix n' Mingle & Campus Fair

A sustainable arrival

As sustainability is one of KTH's pillars, we encourage new students to consider their carbon footprint related to their travels to Stockholm and KTH. If you arrive by train, Stockholm Central Station is located in the middle of central Stockholm, and the metro takes you to KTH in just 6 minutes. You can plan your trip with Stockholm's local transport, SL . 

The KTH student-led group Klimatstudenterna (the Climate Students) has prepared the KTH Climate Students Travel Guide (pdf 3.6 MB) to help students plan their travel to KTH in a more sustainable way.