Student life in Stockholm
Welcome to Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden and the home of KTH. The city was founded in the 13th century and is situated on the east coast of Sweden. With 2.1 million inhabitants, it is the heart of Swedish trade and business life and is known for its rich cultural history and closeness to nature.
Our five campuses
KTH has five campuses in and around Stockholm, each with its unique character and close connection to transports, accommodation, services and entertainment.
Four things you must experience while in Stockholm
Take advantage of allemannsrätten
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Stockholm sits on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, giving you sea views at almost every street corner. The city is full of parks and forests areas to explore, and allemannsrätten is your free ticket to enjoy all of it. Allemannsrätten, the right of public access, allows everyone to roam freely in the countryside, pick mushrooms and berries in the forest, and swim or go kayaking in any of the rivers and lakes.
Grab a bite of Sweden
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Sweden is known for its meatballs, but there are plenty of other flavours to experience. Stockholm offers restaurants for all budgets, often with discounts for students. Some of the must-tries are traditional dishes such as pickled herring, crayfish and smörgåstårta. In this multicultural city, you will also find food from all corners of the world. Dinner parties with fellow students or enjoying a Swedish Fika together are great ways to make new friends.
Explore this modern and tech-friendly city
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Living in Stockholm, a vast selection of cultural and historical experiences will be available right on your doorstep. Founded in the 13th century, the city is full of historical sights waiting to be explored. Royal landmarks and beautiful buildings aside, Stockholm is also filled with museums covering everything from ABBA and architecture to modern art and technology. Many museums in Stockholm are free, making culture and history accessible to all.
The Swedish capital is also a world-leading city when it comes to music and technical innovations – being the home to acts like Avicii and Robyn, as well as Spotify and Soundcloud. You will be able to listen to music in any genre and form, from big arena concerts and city festivals to intimate club performances.
Find a new hobby
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Studying at KTH will allow you to take part in an ever-growing array of activities, and participating in sports is a fantastic way to let go of studies for a few hours, while also making friends outside the classroom. Every campus has training facilities, gyms and outdoor recreation areas nearby, providing excellent opportunities for exercise. There are gyms in and around all campuses and a lot of them offer student discounts on memberships.
The student union at KTH, THS , also offers plenty of opportunities to meet and exercise with other students. The list of THS sports associations includes the KTH Football Club, KTH-Hockey, and KTH Basketball Club, to name a few. If you would like to engage in activities other than sports, THS offers a smorgasbord of societies for students to be involved in. There will also be a THS-chapter related to your specific programme, offering even more activities with fellow students. Simply put – there will always be something to do or get involved in, no matter what interests you might have!