The kth scholarship is one of the most competitive scholarships in Sweden, offering a full tuition fee waiver for outstanding international students applying to master’s programs at kth royal institute of technology. This guide will help you understand eligibility, benefits, deadlines, how to apply, selection criteria, and tips to increase your chances.
Table of contents
1. Overview of the kth scholarship
The kth scholarship covers full tuition fees for one-year or two-year master’s programs. In 2025, only around 8% of applicants admitted to a master’s program received the scholarship, making it highly competitive. The selection focuses on academic excellence and a strong commitment to sustainable development.
2. Application deadlines 2025–2026
- 1 december 2025: applications open
- 15 january 2026: applications close
- 26 march 2026: scholarship results announced
3. Scholarship benefits
- full tuition fee coverage for the entire program
- renewable for the second year based on satisfactory academic results
- no extra documents required, as kth uses your main admission documents
note: living costs are not included. students need to cover accommodation, food, transportation, insurance, and personal expenses.
4. Eligibility requirements
to be eligible for the kth scholarship, applicants must:
- be fee-paying international students
- apply for a kth master’s program as first priority
- pay the application fee
- meet all admission requirements for the selected program
5. Eligible master’s programmes
the scholarship is available for:
- most two-year master’s programs at kth
- joint programs such as molecular techniques in life science and biostatistics and data science
- one-year program in architectural lighting design
not eligible: erasmus+ joint programs, most eit programs, and computer simulations for science and engineering. some students may apply for the kth joint programme scholarship instead.
6. How to apply step-by-step
- apply for one or more master’s programs on universityadmissions.se and choose kth as first priority
- pay the application fee
- fill out the kth scholarship application form when it opens on the kth website
- no additional documents are usually required
- submit before 15 january 2026
7. Selection criteria
applications are evaluated based on:
- academic excellence (gpa or equivalent)
- ranking of the applicant’s home university
- research experience, publications, or relevant work experience
- teaching experience, awards, competitions, and extracurricular activities
- motivation to contribute to sustainable development through your master’s degree
8. Tips to increase your chances
- highlight specific sustainable development goals related to your field
- show real projects, research, or volunteering experience
- explain how kth’s program fits your long-term goals
- keep your motivation statement authentic, concise, and results-oriented
- apply early on the first day applications open
9. Faq
- does the kth scholarship cover living expenses?
- no, it covers tuition fees only
- can i apply if kth is not my first priority?
- no, only applicants who list kth as first priority are eligible
- is the scholarship renewable for year two?
- yes, if academic results in year one are satisfactory
10. Official website
for more information and to submit your application, visit the official kth scholarship page:
