This is KTH. Facts and figures of KTH

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1 This is KTH KTH, the Royal Institute of Technology Excellence in Education, Research and Entrepreneurship 1 Facts and figures of KTH founded in ,000 undergraduate students (4000BSc, MSc) 1,500 PhD students 3,100 employees approx. 225 PhD degrees issued/year annual turnover MEUR 314 ranked among the top ten technical universities in Europe 2

2 Schools School of Architecture and the Built Environment School of Biotechnology School of Computer Science and Communication School of Electrical Engineering School of Industrial Engineering and Management School of Information and Communication Technology School of Chemical Science and Engineering School of Engineering Sciences School of Technology and Health Scientific Information and Learning KTH Business Liaison 3 Undergraduate Programmes 2007 ALL PROGRAMMES 4,087 new admissions; 30% women and 70% men A total of approximately 17,000 programme students 300 ECTS CREDIT PROGRAMMES (5 YEARS) Architects 14 M.Sc. Programmes 1,056 graduations; 29% women and 71% men 180 ECTS CREDITS PROGRAMMES (3 YEARS) 9 B.Sc. Programmes 339 graduations; 26% women and 74% men INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGES 338 KTH students travelling to other universities 1,057 foreign exchange students began their studies at KTH 1,105 international master s students began their studies at KTH 4

3 Master s Programmes Approximately 45 All given entirely in English, with international student population General admission requirements: 1. Previous studies A completed Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education recognized by government or accredited by other recognized organisation. 2. Language requirements A good knowledge of written and spoken English. TOEFL test score of min. 550 (213 in the computer-based test, 79 in the internetbased test) or an IELTS score of at least 6.0 Deadline 1 February/April 15 More information and application form: 5 Educational Structure at KTH 6

4 Academic Year (40 weeks) 7 International students at KTH During 2007, KTH welcomed: 1057 exchange students 1105 international master s students 8

5 Incoming exchange students 2007, 1057 in total Bilateral agr Double Degree Erasmus Free mover Linnaeus-Palme Nordplus Tempus 9 Outgoing exchange students 2007, 338 in total Bilateral agr Double Degree Free mover Erasmus Nordplus Other 10

6 Erasmus at KTH 2007 Approx. 200 Erasmus partner universities 673 Erasmus students at KTH 125 outgoing Erasmus students 11 Exchange students Outgoing men Outgoing women Incoming women Incoming men

7 Exchange students 10 most frequent countries Germany France Spain Italy Switzerland Singapore Austria Finland UK USA Japan Outgoing Incoming 13 Programmes with international profile Since 2004 KTH offers programmes for KTH students aiming for the five year Master of Science in engineering within these areas: Chemical science and engineering Computer science and engineering Information Technology Microelectronics. 14

8 Aiming for future jobs The primary aim of the programmes is to provide the preconditions for working internationally as a Masters of Science in a Swedish or foreign company. 15 Languages French German Spanish Japanese Chinese Besides the language and culture courses the same compulsory courses as the rest of the Master of Science Programme. 16

9 Structure French, German or Spanish: Three first years language for 45 credits (7,5+ 9+9) which equals 1 semester and a half semester; between 3rd and 4th year, summer culture course ; 4th year: half a semster abroad for language immersion. 17 Structure Japanese/Chinese: First four years: 30 credits ( ) of language and culture; Year five: one semester abroad with language and culture and one semester of final degree thesis or course on the desired language. 18

10 Number of students accepted to each language area French, German and Spanish: 6-7 per year Japanese and Chinese: 7-9 per year 19 Number of students going to each language area French, German and Spanish: 5-15/year (need of having finished previous credits) Japanese and Chinese: 8-10/year (need of having finished previous credits) 20

11 Each student gets Between 6000 to 8000 SEK/year (appr 1000 to 1500 AUSD) when going to Japan/China or the Erasmus stipend one or two semesters of study abroad at one of the KTH partner universities within the language area selected knowledge of foreign languages broadened individual perspective opened doors to other cultures an international contact network. 21 Thank you for your attention! 22

12 23 Master s programmes in English 47 programmes available 2008 All given entirely in English, with international student population General admission requirements: 1. Previous studies A completed Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education recognized by government or accredited by other recognized organisation. 2. Language requirements A good knowledge of written and spoken English. TOEFL test score of min. 550 (213 in the computer-based test, 79 in the internetbased test) or an IELTS score of at least 6.0 Deadline 1 February/April 15 More information and application form: 24

13 Master s programmes in English Architecture and the Built Environment Economics of innovation and growth Environmental engineering and sustainable infrastructure Geodesy and geoinformatics Infrastructure engineering Real estate management Spatial planning Transport systems Urban planning and design Water system technology Biotechnology Biotechnology Chemical Science and Engineering Biomedical materials Chemical science and engineering Pharmaceutical engineering Computer Science and Communication Media management Computational and systems biology Scientific computing Electrical Engineering Systems control and robotics Electrical power engineering Electrophysics Network services and systems Wireless systems 25 Master s programmes in English Industrial Engineering and Management Entrepreneurship and innovation management Materials science and engineering Production engineering and management Sustainable Energy Engineering Sustainable Technology Engineering Sciences Aerospace Engineering Applied Physics Engineering Mechanics Mathematics Modern Physics Nuclear Energy Engineering Sound and vibration Information and Communication Technology Design and Implementation of IT products and systems Engineering and Management of Information Systems (EMIS) ICT Entrepreneurship Information and Communication Systems Security Interactive Systems Engineering Internetworking Nanotechnology Photonics Software Engineering of Distributed Systems System on chip design Technology and Health Architectural lighting Computer Networks Medical Imaging Project Management and Operational Development 26

14 Erasmus Mundus KTH currently participates in six Erasmus Mundus Master s programmes: FUSION-EP, European Master in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics IMIM, International Master in Industrial Management NordSecMob, Master s Programme in Security and Mobile Computing Erasmus Mundus Master in Photonics Management and Engineering of Environment and Energy Materials and Sensors Systems for Environemental Technologies 27 International divisions at KTH International Office coordination of international activities within education The Grants Office - coordination of international research programmes International coordinators on school-level administration of student exchange and programme-specific issues KTH Accommodation accommodation service for exchange students and international masters students The Unit for language and communication language courses for Swedish and international students International Student Service, ISS (within the Student Union) coordination of mentor service and social activities for the international students 28

15 the International Office Coordination of: International projects/programmes (LLP/Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Erasmus Mundus, EU-Canada, Asia-Link, MFS, Linnaeus-Palme, etc.) New agreements Erasmus, Leonardo and other scholarships Information material (brochures, website) Database for international activities (DIAK) Contact with authorities and organisations (The International Programme Office for Education and Training, EU, scholarship organisations, etc.) Rules and guidelines for credit transfer, selection to exchange studies, etc. Master s programmes in English (information, requests, scholarships, etc.) Introduction activities 29 Activities on School-level (International Coordinators) Application and admission; in- and outgoing exchange students Study Advisory Service Academic contact with partner universities Credit transfer Participation in projects and networks 30

16 Language of instruction The main language in Sweden and at KTH is Swedish KTH offers a large number of courses and Master s programmes in English Students and staff at KTH all speak English No problem living in Sweden knowing only English Swedish language courses available at KTH for those who wish to learn some Swedish 31 Swedish language courses KTH Unit for Language and Communication offers Swedish language courses free of charge Includes introduction to Swedish culture The Swedish courses are divided into four levels: - Elementary - Advanced beginners - Intermediate - Advanced Swedish Courses offered during the whole academic year. Distancelearning courses are also available for exchange/master s students! 32

17 Research 2007 NUMBERS OF PROFESSORS 259 professors 5 part-time consulting professors 202 associate professors INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED MATERIALS 1,800 conference contributions (papers, etc.) GROWTH AREAS IN FOCUS Biotechnology Material Science and Engineering Information Technology Energy and Environment 33 Postgraduate Studies 2007 POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS 1,434 active postgraduate students with a minimum of 50% activity; 28% women and 72% men DEGREES 152 licentiate degrees awarded; 33% to women and 67% to men 209 doctoral degrees awarded; 28% to women and 72% to men 34