Sweden · Bachelor's
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
BSc Information and Communication Technology
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Course Overview
KTH Royal Institute of Technology's BSc in Information and Communication Technology is delivered through the EECS School (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) at the Kista campus — the heart of Stockholm's tech corridor, often called 'Mobile Valley' for hosting Ericsson HQ, the Nordic Microsoft and IBM operations, Tele2, and the European R&D centres of Huawei and Samsung. KTH consistently ranks top-100 globally for Computer Science (QS, Shanghai) and is the alma mater of much of Sweden's telecom and software engineering leadership (LM Ericsson roots run deep).
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants from Combined Maths backgrounds — and UCSC / Moratuwa / SLIIT undergraduates seeking to reset in Europe — choose KTH ICT for: 100% English-medium teaching from Year 1, top-100 global CS ranking, direct line into the Kista tech corridor for internships, and Sweden's 12-month post-study job-search residence permit. Tuition for non-EU students sits at ~SEK 235,000/year (LKR 7.52M/yr). The 3-year (180 ECTS) curriculum covers programming (Python, Java, C++), data structures and algorithms, computer networks and communications, signal processing, web and mobile development, databases, plus a Bachelor's thesis. The Kista campus's industry density means most students complete summer internships at Ericsson, Tele2, Spotify, Klarna, or H&M Digital. Sri Lankan returnees move into software engineering and network engineering roles at WSO2, IFS R&D, Virtusa, Sysco LABS, MillenniumIT, Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka Telecom, and Mobitel.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes in the Physical Science / Mathematics stream with C or higher in Combined Mathematics — must satisfy KTH's specific area requirement (Area 9.2) covering Mathematics and English.
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: 3 A-Levels at C or above (Mathematics required) plus 5 O-Level / GCSE passes including Mathematics and English.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 28+ points with Mathematics HL.
- check_circle Application via universityadmissions.se (Sweden's central application portal) — applications open mid-October, deadline January 15, application fee SEK 900.
- check_circle Motivation letter and certified transcripts uploaded to universityadmissions.se.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 5.5) — Swedish 'English 6' equivalent.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Programme is taught 100% in English from Year 1 — Swedish not required for the degree.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (SEK) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | SEK 235,000 | Rs. 7,520,000 |
| Living Expenses in Stockholm (12 months) | SEK 130,000 | Rs. 4,160,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & Health Insurance | SEK 14,000 | Rs. 448,000 |
| Books, Cloud Compute & Travel | SEK 10,000 | Rs. 320,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | SEK 389,000 | Rs. 12,448,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
KTH ICT graduates qualify for Sweden's 12-month post-study residence permit to job-search, with conversion to a work permit (or EU Blue Card) at a qualifying offer (~SEK 31,500/month gross threshold in 2025). Major Stockholm employers around the Kista corridor: Ericsson, Spotify, Klarna, Tele2, Telia, Microsoft Stockholm, Truecaller, Bonnier News, H&M Digital, plus the Stockholm offices of Northvolt and the European R&D centres of Huawei and Samsung. Median starting graduate salary SEK 35,000-SEK 45,000/month (LKR 1.12M-1.44M/month). Sri Lankan returnees take software engineering and network engineering roles at WSO2, IFS R&D, Virtusa, Sysco LABS, MillenniumIT, Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka Telecom, Mobitel, and HSBC Sri Lanka Technology.
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