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Eligibility and selection

In order to be eligible to the master’s programme, a relevant higher education degree of at least 180 credits, degree of bachelor in science or in engineering, or technical bachelor’s degree preferably within Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, where courses in engineering mechanics, applied thermodynamics and heat transfer are required. Other corresponding technical or natural scientific degrees on the first level can also give eligibility, providing that courses in engineering  thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, mathematics and numerical methods are included.. Such specific requirements may be assessed as not fulfilled if

  1. The degree awarding institution is not considered to meet acceptable quality standards by the authorities of the country in which the institution is located.
  2. The degree does not qualify for admission to equivalent Master level in the country where the degree is awarded.

A sound and documented knowledge of written and spoken English is required from all applicants. Applicants who do not qualify for a waiver as described by official KTH admission requirements must provide proof of English proficiency via one of the following tests:

  1. IELTS – Score 6.5 or higher, with a minimum of 5.5 on written section
  2. TOEFL – Minimum score 580 paper-based (written 4), 237 computer-based (written 4), or 92 Internet-based (written 22)
  3. Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) – grade "A", "B" or "C"

The selection process is based on the following criteria: Study results (grades, relevant subjects and English), motivation for studies (motivation letter, references, courses and relevant work experience) and prior education.

Prior education is evaluated based on the quality and suitability of the subjects that are relevant for the program applied for. Prior education is evaluated based on the Swedish Higher Education Authority´s standards for Swedish higher education institutions. For international higher education institutions, university rankings are used. The merit rating is carried out on a scale of 1-75

Admissions is handled by one of the partners within the consortium, in accordance with the Consortium Agreement.