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    Railway Engineering

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    Stockholm, SEMScIn-person2 years
    SEK 360,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    35%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    28
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    SEK 900.00
    App fee

    Railway Engineering 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 programme covers railway engineering from a systems perspective, integrating mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering to design vehicles, infrastructure, and control systems. Students study at KTH and spend one semester at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min English proficiency equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. You can meet the requirement with an English test, for example an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 4.5.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min English proficiency equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. You can meet the requirement with an English test, for example an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 4.5.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months residence permit to seek employment (Sweden)

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Railway Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Railway Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is SEK 360,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Railway Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Railway Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Railway Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Railway Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is Railway Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology?
    Railway Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology reports an acceptance rate of approximately 35%.
    How large is the Railway Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology cohort?
    Railway Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology typically enrolls around 28 students per cohort.