Information and Communication Technology KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Overview

The developments in this area create opportunities for you to utilise the knowledge gained in the programme for either an international career, or further master's level studies. 

The programme gives you a combination of knowledge about electronics, software, computer science and communications technology. The programme integrates technology with economics, leadership and sustainable development – giving you a broad perspective on technological development. The programme has a large proportion of elective courses that give you the opportunity to tailor your education.

The Information and Communication Technology programme from KTH Royal Institute of Technology is offered at KTH's campus in Kista, one of Europe's leading ICT clusters with around 1,000 companies. Your fellow students come from both Sweden and other countries: many from Germany, France, Spain, England and South Korea. Collaborating in intercultural groups is a valuable experience that can lay the foundations for your own international network.

Career

After graduation, creative jobs await in a labour market that exists both in Sweden and internationally. The programme opens up opportunities in global and regional IT companies, consultancy firms, in most companies’ IT departments and in international institutions. There is also a great need for ICT skills in the automotive industry and medical technology.

You can evolve into a software engineer, consultant, systems specialist and much more. You might have a new idea during the programme and go on to become an entrepreneur, or apply to the many startup companies in the field. Even though more and more people are training in ICT around the world, the need for ICT competence is expected to be high for a long time to come. The prospect of finding exciting tasks and occupations is very good.