Program Overview

Informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT Bachelor)

The Informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT Bachelor) program is a 3-year, 180-credit international bachelor's program at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The program focuses on electronics, programming, and communication, providing students with the competence to develop artificial intelligence, 6G, machine learning, e-health, robotics, and communicating systems.

About the Program

• Examen: Teknologie kandidat
• Längd: 3 years full-time, 180 higher education credits
• Undervisningsprĺk: English (basic eligibility required, with exceptions for Swedish)
• Plats: KTH Campus, Stockholm
• Möjlighet till utlandsstudier: Information on international studies available

Important Dates 2026

• 16 mars: Application opens
• 15 april: Application closes
• 18 juni: Last day for completion
• 10 juli: Admission notification 1 with response requirement
• 20 juli: Last response day
• 23 juli: Admission notification 2
• Början av augusti: Mandatory roll call
• Slutet av augusti: Program start

Overview of the Program

The program consists of:

• Matematik 23%
• Programmering 9%
• Datorteknik 17%
• Datavetenskap 13%
• Valbar kurs eller inriktning 18%
• Breddande färdigheter 7%
• Projekt/Examensarbete 13%

Opportunities with ICT

ICT is the foundation for the digitalization of society and affects all people's lives, most industries, authorities, and voluntary organizations. New IT systems and services are being developed all the time, and people and products are becoming increasingly connected. ICT experts are needed to improve protection against industrial espionage, fake news, and cyber warfare, or to develop AI, e-health, and environmentally friendly transport.

Education

The education provides a combination of knowledge about electronics, software, computer science, and communication technology. The program integrates technology with economics, leadership, and sustainable development, giving students a broad perspective on technological development. Students can tailor their education with elective courses in economics, AI, e-health, logistics, cybersecurity, and more.

Job and Future

After graduation, students can expect creative work tasks on a labor market that exists both in Sweden and internationally. The education opens up opportunities in global and regional IT companies, consulting firms, IT departments of most companies, and international institutions. Students can develop into software engineers, consultants, system specialists, and more.

Student Life

Student life at KTH consists of much more than just studies. As a student in Informations- och kommunikationsteknik, students belong to the Section for Information Technology. The sections at KTH are part of the Royal Institute of Technology Student Union (THS) and are run by students themselves. They exist to promote social student life, develop the quality of education, and strengthen contact with the business community.

International Opportunities

The international bachelor's program in Informations- och kommunikationsteknik offers students an international environment. The program also provides opportunities for exchange studies, which is a unique chance to sharpen your CV, discover the world, and make friends for life.

ICT for a Sustainable World

The education teaches students to understand and develop solutions for several of the global goals for sustainable development, particularly the goals of "Energy for All" and "Sustainable Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure". ICT's main sustainability contribution is about being an enabler for other industries to become more energy-efficient and reduce their climate impact. With the help of ICT, technology in transport and industries can be connected to the internet, making it possible to optimize technology and processes to reduce emissions and climate effects.

Missing Eligibility

There are many ways to get to KTH. Students can read more about the Technical Basic Education, which provides natural science eligibility.

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