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    Software Engineering of Distributed Systems

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    Stockholm, SEMScIn-person2 years
    SEK 360,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    16%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    69
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    SEK 900.00
    App fee

    Software Engineering of Distributed Systems 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 building distributed software applications for devices from cloud servers to smartphones, with tracks in software development and data analysis. Courses include distributed systems, software engineering, data-intensive computing, and a degree project.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Education Computer Science 2026: 66th

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90 iBT (written test minimum 20)
    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 job-seeker residence permit (Sweden)

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Software Engineering of Distributed Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Software Engineering of Distributed Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is SEK 360,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Software Engineering of Distributed Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Software Engineering of Distributed Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Software Engineering of Distributed Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Software Engineering of Distributed Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is Software Engineering of Distributed Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology?
    Software Engineering of Distributed Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology reports an acceptance rate of approximately 16%.
    How large is the Software Engineering of Distributed Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology cohort?
    Software Engineering of Distributed Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology typically enrolls around 69 students per cohort.