Program Overview

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Introduction to the Program

The Civilingenjör and Lärare program at KTH is a unique education that leads to both a civil engineering degree and a subject teacher degree. This program is designed to meet the societal need for communicative civil engineers and technically skilled teachers.

About the Program

• Examen: Civilingenjör, ämneslärare
• Length: 5 years full-time, 300 higher education credits
• Location: KTH Campus, Stockholm
• International Studies: International studies for Civilingenjör and Lärare

Important Dates 2026

• March 16: Application opens
• April 15: Application closes
• June 18: Last day for completion
• July 10: Admission notification 1 with response requirement
• July 20: Last response day
• July 23: Admission notification 2
• Beginning of August: Mandatory roll call
• End of August: Program start

Overview of the Five-Year Program

The program consists of various components, including:

• Mathematics (28%)
• Programming (4%)
• Learning (16%)
• Practice (10%)
• Broadening skills (11%)
• Elective course or orientation (21%)
• Project/Final thesis (10%)

Opportunities with Technology and Learning

There is a significant need for high school teachers in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and technology across the country. As a teacher with deep technical knowledge, you have the opportunity to inspire young people to learn about technology and give them the opportunity to influence technological and societal development in the future.

Education

The education combines pedagogy, communication, and learning with the civil engineer's ability to acquire knowledge and solve problems. You will gain skills in planning, implementing, and developing education within schools, companies, and organizations. Through workplace-based education, you will have the opportunity to try working with educational activities at a high school.

Job and Future

After completing the program, you can work as a high school or high school teacher, at science centers or museums. You can also work as an engineer with development or education at various companies. Common roles include software constructor, consultant, and pedagogical developer. You also have good opportunities to continue an academic career as a doctoral student or research engineer.

What Do Students Think of the Education?

You can contact students from Civilingenjör and Lärare 300 hp and ask about, for example, course content, student life, or work as an engineer. You can also read interviews about their time at KTH.

Teaching and Study Environment

The teaching is varied since the education combines courses from several different subject areas and scientific traditions. Extra variation is given with the thought that as a future teacher, you should gain your own experience of different teaching forms.

Student Life

Student life at KTH consists of much more than just studies. As a student on Civilingenjör and Lärare, you belong to the Section for Civilingenjör and Lärare. The sections at KTH are part of the Royal Institute of Technology Student Union (THS) and are run by the students themselves.

International Opportunities

KTH offers many opportunities for international studies. Conducting part of your studies abroad is an opportunity to sharpen your CV, discover the world, and make friends for life. The education gives you the opportunity to exchange studies at leading universities in countries such as the USA, South Korea, Australia, Chile, or the Netherlands.

Technology and Learning for a Sustainable World

The education teaches you to understand and develop solutions for several of the global goals for sustainable development. The greatest focus is on the goals of Quality Education for All, Sustainable Energy for All, and Reduced Inequality. You will learn about both the social and ecological dimensions of sustainable development about how we can build societies where people thrive and can function together with the environment over time.

Missing Eligibility

There are many ways to get to KTH. Read more about the Technical Basic Education, which gives you natural science eligibility.

How to Apply to KTH

Here is a description of how to apply to KTH. Additionally, more about admission, selection, and eligibility.