KTH Royal Institute of Technology

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is one of Europe's leading technical and engineering universities. It is known for its strong research programs and its close collaboration with industry. KTH offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, science, and technology.

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden's oldest and largest technical university, founded in 1827. It has its roots in the Mekaniska skolan (School of Mechanics), established in 1798, and the Laboratorium Mechanicum, founded in 1697. In 1869, the School of Mining in Falun was merged with the institute, and in 1871, it took over the civil engineering course from the Higher Artillery College. In 1877, the name was changed to the current one, and the status from Institute to College. Architecture was also added to the curriculum. In 1915, the degree titles conferred by KTH received legal protection. Today, KTH is one of Europe's leading technical and engineering universities, with a strong focus on research and collaboration with industry.

KTH is also home to a number of world-class research centers and institutes, including the Center for Sustainable Communications (CSC), the Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC), and the Swedish ICT Research Center (SIRC). These centers collaborate closely with industry partners to develop new technologies and solutions that address real-world problems. In addition to its academic excellence, KTH is also known for its strong international reputation. It attracts students and researchers from all over the world, and its alumni include some of the most successful business leaders and innovators in the world.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2025, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is positioned as the #74 top university in the world, which makes it the #1 top university in Sweden. The university's global rank decreased by 1 point from last year.