FAQ about tuition fees

What is included in the tuition fee?

For bachelor's programmes, the tuition fee includes courses worth 180 ECTS credits over three years. For master's programmes, the tuition fee covers 120 ECTS credits for two-year programmes and 60 ECTS credits for one-year programmes. If you choose to take additional courses not part of your degree, additional fees will apply (see below for additional information).

In addition to the ECTS credits, the tuition fee paying students and students holding a KTH Scholarship are also covered by the Swedish State's Insurance for fee-paying students FAS+ .

Apart from these benefits, a wide range of study related services are offered such as student health care, student counselling, computer labs and support for students with disabilities. The housing rent is not included in the tuition fee.

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My tuition fee status has changed. What do I need to do?

If your student status changes, you need to submit documents that certify the change to: info@kth.se . 

A change in status does not affect the tuition fee for ongoing semesters. A change in student status (from the following semester) will lead to you no longer being eligible for additional services for tuition paying students (for example guaranteed accommodation, comprehensive insurance and primary health care).

I want to use my credit card to pay my tuition fee. Is that possible?   

Yes, you can use your credit card if it’s a Visa or Mastercard. Note that some banks may set limitations on credit card payments, for example due to currency exchange restrictions or fraud checks. Please contact your bank or card issuer to find out about any limitations on your card.

Is it better to pay by card or bank transfer?  

We recommend that you pay your tuition fee by card. Card payments are confirmed immediately, and your receipt will be available in Ladok right away. Bank transfers are equally safe but can take up to 7 working days to reach KTH and appear in Ladok.

Are there any extra fees when paying with card or bank transfer? 

For questions about fees charged by your bank or card issuer, please contact them directly. KTH does not charge any additional fees for payments.

I can’t log in with my reference number and email via the card payment link. What should I do?

Make sure you are using the same email address registered in Ladok. If it still doesn't work, you can pay via bank transfer instead.

My credit card doesn’t allow large payments. How can I pay the whole amount at once? 

We suggest that you contact your bank and ask about:  

• A temporary card-limit increase  
• Pre-approving large international transactions in advance 
• Using a card issued for international use  

If these options do not work, you can split the tuition fee into smaller payments or pay via bank transfer. It is also possible to combine both methods- paying part by card and part by bank transfer. Please note that KTH cannot assist with technical issues related to your card.

When making a bank transfer, where do I enter my reference number?

It is important your payment reaches us correctly. Your KTH invoice includes a reference number (KTHXXXXX) labeled as "Message to receiver" and “reference number”. Enter it in the corresponding field on your bank's form when making your transfer. If no such field exists, enter it wherever appropriate and include the student´s name, even if someone else is making the payment. If you are unsure, contact your bank for assistance.

When will I receive my receipt? Do I need it to apply to The Swedish Migration Agency:

If you are paying by credit card, you should receive an on-screen transaction notification and a confirmation e-mail. Your payment confirmation will be visible and downloadable in Ladok shortly after.

If you are paying by bank transfer, you will receive your downloadable receipt/payment confirmation in Ladok after your payment has reached us. This could take up to 7 working days.

Please note that you do not need to wait for your payment confirmation to apply for a residence permit. Apply as soon as you can, the Swedish Migration Agency will be notified when the payment is made and the migration process starts immediately.

Is your bank requesting additional information?

• The university’s address: Drottning Kristinas vag 4
• The bank’s complete name: Danske Bank A/S, Danmark, Sverige Filial
• The bank’s address: Norrmalmstorg 1, 111 46 Stockholm
• The bank’s branch name: Danske Bank A/S, Danmark, Sverige Filial
• The branch’s address and phone number: Norrmalmstorg 1, 111 46 Stockholm +46 752 480000
• The branch of the bank’s code: n/a
• Account name: Kungliga Tekniska Hogskolan
• Phone number, Kungliga Tekniska Hogskolan : +46 8 790 60 00

If you receive any payment information containing the Swedish letters å, ä, ö please replace them with a, a, o respectively.

What happens if I do not pay the tuition fee for the upcoming semester?

If a student does not comply with the payment regulations, a decision to suspend the student from further studies at KTH will be made and enter into force immediately until full payment is made.

Students with accommodation through KTH will lose their tenancy contract along with other benefits and additional services for tuition paying students (for example, insurance, primary health care, accounts etc.) until full payment is made and the suspension is reversed.

Can I drop a course that I am registered for?

If you want to drop a course and change to another one, it is possible to do so within three weeks from course start.

Course discontinuation

I want to take an extra course. Is it possible?

Please turn to your master coordinator  for further information on course selection.

I want to take a language course. Will I have to pay additional fees for that course?

A Swedish language and culture course  is offered for all international master's programme students who don't have Swedish as their mother tongue. The course is conducted in the first study year. Participation is free of charge and the participants will not receive any academic credits after completing the course.

In addition, the Unit for Language and Communication offers a distance-learning Swedish course called Learning Swedish  that is free of charge and available for all international students.

International degree-seeking students interested in taking a language course that generates academic credits at KTH need to turn to their master coordinator to find out whether it is possible to include a course in their degree. If possible, the coordinator can help you sign up for the course.

I hold a KTH Scholarship. What are the requirements for getting an extension of the scholarship?

If you have been awarded a KTH Scholarship you need to obtain a minimum of 45 ECTS credits in your first year of studies to receive a continued scholarship for the second year. If you are enrolled in a one-year master's programme, you need a minimum of 10 ECTS credits in the first semester to get a continued scholarship for the second semester. The requirements are clearly stated in the guidelines the students receive when being nominated for the scholarship.

The KTH Scholarship will be withdrawn for the students who do not obtain the required number of credits.

Students holding a scholarship from the Swedish Institute need to turn to the contact person at the relevant school at KTH or the Swedish Institute to find out the requirements.

I want to do my degree project abroad. Can I do that within my master's degree programme?

Students who, within their programme, wish to study abroad through an exchange agreement have to pay tuition fees to KTH for the semester in which the exchange is taking place. For further information on exchange studies, please turn to the international coordinator  for your programme.

If you have a scholarship through the Swedish Institute, you need to contact them to get information on their regulations regarding exchange studies.

Students holding a KTH-India scholarship cannot do an exchange semester according to the scholarship statutes decided by the donator.

What happens if I cannot transfer 30 ECTS to my master's degree and need to take supplementary courses at KTH?

During your exchange studies, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are registered for the equivalent of 30 ECTS credits during the semester and that the foreign credits equivalent to 30 ECTS are correctly transferred to your master's degree.

If you cannot transfer 30 ECTS to your master's degree and need to take supplementary courses at KTH, you will have to pay additional fees (per credit) for these courses. You should contact your master coordinator if extenuating circumstances beyond your control cause the missed credits. If these circumstances are accepted by the Educational Administration Manager (UA) at your school, you may be exempt from paying additional fees.

Am I liable to pay tuition fees if I get an approved leave from studies?

Students who intend to apply for approved leave from studies shall, to not be liable to pay tuition fees, submit an application for approved leave from studies to their student counsellor/master coordinator no later than the deadline for payment of the tuition fee. The same applies to students who intend to not complete their studies. 

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Approved leave and non-completion of studies

I have an approved leave from studies from my school. Am I still entitled to the additional service for tuition paying students?

During the period in which you are having an approved leave from studies, you are considered a non-active student. For this reason, you are not entitled to the additional services for tuition paying students during this period. This means that the comprehensive insurance FAS+ does not apply. Therefore, ensuring you have sufficient insurance coverage is important until you resume your studies at KTH.

In addition, the accommodation contract will be cancelled.

What if I do not finish my studies on time? Will I have to pay additional fees?

You only have to pay for a course once and have the right to complete the started studies for which tuition fees have been paid.
It is however important that you contact your coordinator or programme director to get information on how to arrange your studies to get your degree.

Please note that the maximum stay with a KTH Housing contract is 11 months for students enrolled in a two-year Master's degree programme. Students enrolled in a one-year Master's degree programme are guaranteed accommodation for a certain time. If you plan to stay longer, you are strongly advised to register as soon as possible at Stockholm Student Accommodation .

The same applies to the Swedish State's Insurance for fee-paying students (FAS+) and the primary health care service provided by Avonova. For the extended study period you need to purchase insurance coverage yourself.

In addition to the regulations at KTH, there are regulations regarding study achievements for the extension of the residence permit which you have to keep in mind. For further information on the requirements, please visit the Swedish Migration Agency  website.