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    Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology

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    Stockholm, SEMScIn-person2 years
    SEK 360,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    55%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    56
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    SEK 900.00
    App fee

    Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person msc program based in Stockholm, SE. Tuition is SEK 360,000.

    About the program

    The two-year programme covers biotechnological tools for developing processes, sustainable production of commodities such as chemicals, food, biofuels, clean water, soil and biomaterials, and their environmental and societal impacts. It offers specialisation tracks in cell-based process biotechnology, enzyme technology and environmental biotechnology, with a final master's degree project.

    Focus: both
    KTH #78 QS World University Rankings 2026

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    12 months residence permit to seek employment (Sweden)

    $12,768.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is SEK 360,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology?
    Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology reports an acceptance rate of approximately 55%.
    How large is the Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology cohort?
    Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology typically enrolls around 56 students per cohort.