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Internationalisation at KTH

KTH wants to be an established European top level university

As a means to that KTH has since long encouraged exchange studies and early validated studies from foreign universities

Student exchange is seen as developing the students, strengthening the position of KTH in international networks and as vital for Swedish industry

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The Study Programmes• Architect - 300 ECTS credit programme - 5 yrs• MSc. in Engineeering - 300 ECTS credit programmes – 5

yrsBiotechnologyChemical Engineering (With internat. profile)Civil Engineering and Urban ManagementComputer Science & EngineeringDesign and Product RealisationElectrical EngineeringEngineering PhysicsIndustrial EconomicsInformation & Communication Technology (With internat. profile)Materials Design TechnologyMechanical EngineeringMedia TechnologyMicroelectronics (With internat. profile)Vehicle Engineering

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The Study Programmes 2

• BSc in Engineering - 180 ECTS credit programmes (3 yrs)Applied engineering education

Chemical Engineering and TechnologyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceConstruction Engineering and DesignElectrical EngineeringEngineering and EconomicsMechatronics & Industrial ITMechanical Engineering Media TechnologyMedical Engineering

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Background factors

• Sweden known for its engineering sector

• Sweden "Safe and exotic"

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How can we attract exchange students?

• Strong, applied specialisations• Good width of courses• Transparent system• English language used in most

specialisations• Accommodation is granted• Swedish language and culture courses

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Organization

Each of the 9 schools at KTH has its International Co-ordinator in the student offices, at program level, to be close to the students and the engineering programs. They are responsible for recruiting to exchange studies abroad, to develop exchange, and to receive the incoming exchange students.

A Director of Studies is responsible for the validation of courses within the engineering program

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Dean’s Office

• The Dean’s Office is responsible for all activities and service on program level.Academic staff- Chair undergraduate studies- Chair research- Program Director- Director of studies

• Administrative staff- Student councellor- Program administrator- International Co-ordinator- Part time students