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This is KTH
KTH, the Royal Institute of Technology Excellence in Education, Research and Entrepreneurship
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Facts and figures of KTH
• founded in 1827
• 17,000 undergraduate students (4000BSc, 13.000MSc)
• 1,500 PhD students
• 3,100 employees
• approx. 225 PhD degrees issued/year
• annual turnover MEUR 314
• ranked among the top ten technical universities in Europe
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Schools
School of Architecture and the Built Environment
School of Biotechnology
School of Computer Science and Communication
School of Electrical Engineering
School of Industrial Engineering and Management
School of Information and Communication Technology
School of Chemical Science and Engineering
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Technology and Health
Scientific Information and Learning
KTH Business Liaison
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Undergraduate Programmes 2007ALL PROGRAMMES
4,087 new admissions; 30% women and 70% men
A total of approximately 17,000 programme students
300 ECTS CREDIT PROGRAMMES (5 YEARS)
Architects
14 M.Sc. Programmes
1,056 graduations; 29% women and 71% men
180 ECTS CREDITS PROGRAMMES (3 YEARS)
9 B.Sc. Programmes
339 graduations; 26% women and 74% men
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGES
338 KTH students travelling to other universities
1,057 foreign exchange students began their studies at KTH
1,105 international master’s students began their studies at KTH
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Master’s Programmes
• Approximately 45
• All given entirely in English, with international student population
• General admission requirements:
1. Previous studies
A completed Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education recognized by government or accredited by other recognized organisation.
2. Language requirements
A good knowledge of written and spoken English. TOEFL test scoreof min. 550 (213 in the computer-based test, 79 in the internet-based test) or an IELTS score of at least 6.0
• Deadline 1 February/April 15
• More information and application form: www.kth.se/eng
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Educational Structure at KTH
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Academic Year (40 weeks)
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International students at KTH
During 2007, KTH
welcomed:
• 1057 exchange students
• 1105 international
master’s students
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Incoming exchange students 2007, 1057 in total
Bilateral agr
Double Degree
Erasmus
Free mover
Linnaeus-Palme
Nordplus
Tempus
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Outgoing exchange students 2007, 338 in total
Bilateral agr
Double Degree
Free mover
Erasmus
Nordplus
Other
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Erasmus at KTH 2007
� Approx. 200 Erasmus partner universities
� 673 Erasmus students at KTH
� 125 outgoing Erasmus students
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Exchange students 2004-2007
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Exchange students10 most frequent countries
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Programmes with international profile
Since 2004 KTH offers programmes for KTH students aiming for the five year
Master of Science in engineering
within these areas:
• Chemical science and engineering
• Computer science and engineering
• Information Technology
• Microelectronics.
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Aiming for future jobs
The primary aim of the programmes
is to provide
the preconditions for
working internationally
as a Masters of Science
in a Swedish
or foreign company.
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Languages
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Japanese
• Chinese
Besides the language and culture courses
the same compulsory courses as the rest
of the Master of Science Programme.
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Structure
French, German or Spanish:
• Three first years language for 45 credits (7,5+ 9+9) which equals 1 semester and a half semester;
• between 3rd and 4th year, summer ”culture course”;
• 4th year: half a semster abroad for language immersion.
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Structure
Japanese/Chinese:
• First four years: 30 credits (6+6+9+9) of language and culture;
• Year five: one semester abroad with language and culture
• and one semester of final degree thesis or course on the
desired language.
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• French, German and Spanish: 6-7 per year
• Japanese and Chinese: 7-9 per year
Number of students accepted to each language area
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Number of students going to each language area
• French, German and Spanish: 5-15/year
(need of having finished previous credits)
• Japanese and Chinese: 8-10/year
(need of having finished previous credits)
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Each student gets
• Between 6000 to 8000 SEK/year (appr 1000 to 1500 AUSD) when going to Japan/China
• or the Erasmus stipend
• one or two semesters of study abroad at one of the KTH partner universities within the language area selected
• knowledge of foreign languages
• broadened individual perspective
• opened doors to other cultures
• an international contact network.
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Thank you for your attention!
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Master’s programmes in English
• 47 programmes available 2008
• All given entirely in English, with international student population
• General admission requirements:
1. Previous studies
A completed Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education recognized by government or accredited by other recognized organisation.
2. Language requirements
A good knowledge of written and spoken English. TOEFL test scoreof min. 550 (213 in the computer-based test, 79 in the internet-based test) or an IELTS score of at least 6.0
• Deadline 1 February/April 15
• More information and application form: www.kth.se/eng
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Master’s programmes in English
Architecture and the Built Environment
• Economics of innovation and growth
• Environmental engineering and
sustainable infrastructure
• Geodesy and geoinformatics
• Infrastructure engineering
• Real estate management
• Spatial planning
• Transport systems
• Urban planning and design
• Water system technology
Biotechnology
• Biotechnology
Chemical Science and Engineering
• Biomedical materials
• Chemical science and engineering
• Pharmaceutical engineering
Computer Science and
Communication
• Media management
• Computational and systems biology
• Scientific computing
Electrical Engineering
• Systems control and robotics
• Electrical power engineering
• Electrophysics
• Network services and systems
• Wireless systems
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Master’s programmes in English
Industrial Engineering and
Management
• Entrepreneurship and innovation
management
• Materials science and engineering
• Production engineering and management
•Sustainable Energy Engineering
• Sustainable Technology
Engineering Sciences
• Aerospace Engineering
• Applied Physics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Mathematics
• Modern Physics
• Nuclear Energy Engineering
• Sound and vibration
Information and Communication Technology
• Design and Implementation of IT products and
systems
• Engineering and Management of Information
Systems (EMIS)
• ICT Entrepreneurship
• Information and Communication Systems Security
• Interactive Systems Engineering
• Internetworking
• Nanotechnology
• Photonics
• Software Engineering of Distributed Systems
• System on chip design
Technology and Health
• Architectural lighting
• Computer Networks
• Medical Imaging
• Project Management and Operational Development
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Erasmus Mundus
KTH currently participates in six Erasmus Mundus
Master’s programmes:
• FUSION-EP, European Master in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics
• IMIM, International Master in Industrial Management
• NordSecMob, Master’s Programme in Security and Mobile Computing
• Erasmus Mundus Master in Photonics
• Management and Engineering of Environment and Energy
• Materials and Sensors Systems for Environemental Technologies
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International divisions at KTH
� International Office
– coordination of international activities within education
� The Grants Office
- coordination of international research programmes
� International coordinators on school-level
– administration of student exchange and programme-specific issues
� KTH Accommodation
– accommodation service for exchange students and international masters students
� The Unit for language and communication
– language courses for Swedish and international students
� International Student Service, ISS (within the Student Union)
– coordination of mentor service and social activities for the international students
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the International Office
Coordination of:
� International projects/programmes (LLP/Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci,
Erasmus Mundus, EU-Canada, Asia-Link, MFS, Linnaeus-Palme, etc.)
� New agreements
� Erasmus, Leonardo and other scholarships
� Information material (brochures, website)
� Database for international activities (DIAK)
� Contact with authorities and organisations (The International Programme
Office for Education and Training, EU, scholarship organisations, etc.)
� Rules and guidelines for credit transfer, selection to exchange studies, etc.
� Master’s programmes in English (information, requests, scholarships, etc.)
� Introduction activities
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Activities on School-level (International Coordinators)
� Application and admission; in- and outgoing exchange students
� Study Advisory Service
� Academic contact with partner
universities
� Credit transfer
� Participation in projects and networks
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Language of instruction
• The main language in Sweden and at KTH is Swedish
• KTH offers a large number of courses and Master’s
programmes in English
• Students and staff at KTH all speak English
• No problem living in Sweden knowing only English
• Swedish language courses available at KTH for those who
wish to learn some Swedish
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Swedish language courses
� KTH Unit for Language and Communication offers Swedish
language courses free of charge
� Includes introduction to Swedish culture
� The Swedish courses are divided into four levels:
- Elementary
- Advanced beginners
- Intermediate
- Advanced Swedish
� Courses offered during the whole academic year. Distance-
learning courses are also available for exchange/master’s
students!
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Research 2007
NUMBERS OF PROFESSORS
259 professors
5 part-time consulting professors
202 associate professors
INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED MATERIALS
1,800 conference contributions (papers, etc.)
GROWTH AREAS IN FOCUS
Biotechnology
Material Science and Engineering
Information Technology
Energy and Environment
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Postgraduate Studies 2007
POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
1,434 active postgraduate students with a minimum of 50% activity; 28% women and 72% men
DEGREES
152 licentiate degrees awarded; 33% to women and 67% to men
209 doctoral degrees awarded; 28% to women and 72% to men