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    Vehicle Engineering

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    Stockholm, SEMScIn-person2 years
    SEK 360,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    15%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    51
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    SEK 900.00
    App fee

    Vehicle 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 vehicle design, functions, dynamic properties, safety and comfort systems for road and rail vehicles, and their role in transport systems. Students specialise in either Road Vehicles or Rail Vehicles, with coursework in the first year, electives and projects in the second year, and a final master's degree project.

    Focus: both
    QS Engineering & Technology #33; Mechanical #20 (2026)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL total score of 90 with score of 20 (scale 0-30) in the writing section
    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

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    12 months job search residence permit (Sweden)

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Vehicle Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Vehicle Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is SEK 360,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Vehicle Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Vehicle Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Vehicle Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Vehicle Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is Vehicle Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology?
    Vehicle Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology reports an acceptance rate of approximately 15%.
    How large is the Vehicle Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology cohort?
    Vehicle Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology typically enrolls around 51 students per cohort.