Application process
As all students in
the programme will
take the first
semester at the
Royal Institute of
Technology (KTH) in
Stockholm (Sweden),
the application and
admission process is
synchronised with
other Master of
Science programmes
given at the same
institute. The
application is handled online
within a system
coordinated by the
Swedish National
Admissions Office
(Agency for Services
to Universities and
University Colleges)
and their website
www.studera.nu,
where the programme
is found under the
name "Master (Two
Years), Innovative
Energy
Engineering".
The online application process for the ISEE programme opens on December 1 and closes on January 15!
Deadline for submitting application documents on
www.studera.nu: 15th of January!
It is possible to send in complementary documents after the deadline, if the main application has been submitted on time.
For example, results from a TOEFL test can be sent in afterhand, if the test is to be taken after the application deadline.
In such case, please identify this clearly in the application.
Upon admission,
students will
receive a letter
from KTH (written by
the director) with a
greeting and a
request to make a
preliminary study
plan including which
optional course
blocks they will
choose later in the
program and where
they will do their
thesis work. This is
to make sure the
universities have
ample time to plan
for the courses.
Also, the
universities will do
their best to help
students finding
accommodation, which
is easier the
earlier the
universities know
how many students
they will receive.
It should be
stressed that the
universities have no
obligation to find
accommodation for
students. Rather, it
is each student’s
own responsibility
to find a suitable
place to live.
Housing may be
problematic and it
is strongly
recommended that
each student plan
for this in time.
However, the
universities will
help in anyway they
can to simplify the
process and students
are welcome to
contact the
universities for
more information.
Specialisation
courses may be
selected at any of
the six universities
participating in the
programme. Different
universities may
have
different
requirements for
admission. Students
admitted to the
programme should
make the final
decision on which
optional course
blocks they choose
in the middle
of October
(potentially with an
opportunity to revise
the choice in the
middle of March).
Admission to the
optional course
packages is
dependent on special
requirements on each
university and
satisfactory scores
during the first
half semester. The
selection for
optional courses for
semester 2 will be
preceded by an
information meeting
between the students
and representatives
of all universities.
Admission
requirements
Take care to read
the following
admission requirements carefully.
They can also be
found on the KTH
website:
admission
requirements and
selection.
1. Previous studies
Suitable academic
backgrounds include
mechanical
engineering, applied
physics, and areas
of
electrical/chemical
engineering relevant
to power
generation/distribution,
and/or energy
utilization.
A completed Bachelor's degree in
Science (B.Sc.) or Engineering (B.Eng.) - or documented equivalents thereof (corresponding to a Swedish Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university). Equivalency will be evaluated at the discretion of the Program Administration, based on academic achievements and profile, as well as pertinent professional experience. The university has to be listed in the latest edition of the International Handbook of Universities.
It is
imperative that
applicants have a
sound knowledge of
basic engineering
sciences, including
engineering
thermodynamics, heat
transfer, fluid
dynamics,
mathematics and
numerical methods.
Professional
experience in
related fields is
considered a merit.
Since male students
are traditionally
most numerously
represented in this
field of studies,
female candidates
are especially
encouraged to apply
for enrolment.
High grades from previous studies are not imperative to qualify for the programme, but as it is believed that only highly motivated students will be able to follow the intense and demanding course packages given, formerly aquired knowledge will certainly be relevant in selecting the most promising candidates.
2. Language requirements
A good knowledge of written and spoken English is required.
Applicants must provide proof of their proficiency in English, which is most commonly established through an internationally recognised test. The following minimum test scores are accepted:
TOEFL www.toefl.org:
Paper-based test: minimum 580 (written section grade 4)
Computer-based test: minimum 237 (essay writing grade 4)
Internet-based test: minimum 92 (written section grade 22)
TOEFL code: 9520.
IELTS www.ielts.org:
At least 6.5, no section lower than 5.5 (only IELTS Academic Training accepted).
Other tests accepted are the University of Cambridge/Oxford Certificate in Advanced English or the Certificate of Proficiency in English (minimum grade C).
In some cases English proficiency can be fulfilled from upper secondary education, for example an Abitur from Germany or the French Baccalaureate, LV1. In some cases the requirement of English proficiency is fulfilled if you have studied English for eight years up to upper secondary education. Proof thereof must be enclosed in your application.
English proficiency tests are waived for the following:
- Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction and is physically located in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Applicants who have studied as exchange students for one full semester at a Nordic university (include a statement or certificate from the university).
- EU/EEA citizens who have a degree from a European university participating in one or more of the European cooperation networks, such as Erasmus, Cluster, TIME, Nordic5Tech, etc.
3. Documentation
All documents supporting the application must be stamped and signed by the issuing institution, or a Notary Public. Do not apply using original documents. No documents will be returned. Please note that the documentation requirements differ between countries.
The documents should be in the original language, and in officially certified translations into Swedish, English, French or German, if the documents are issued in any other language than the Scandinavian languages.
Please note that we check the authenticity of your documents with the issuing institution. Applications with unauthentic documents will invariably be rejected.
TOEFL test results should be sent directly from the test centre to the address where the application documents are sent.
Please note that applications not supported by officially certified documents will not be processed.
Applications must be supported by the following documents, sorted in the same order as this list (put all documents in the same envelope):
• Cover sheet (generated from the web based application).
• Certificates and diplomas from previous education at an internationally recognised university.
• Transcripts of records (including course list). Sort them in reversed chronological order, i. e. put the last received document on top.
• A copy of your passport or some other document of identification.
• Proof that you meet the specific requirements of the programme, see list below.
• Proof of English skills.
Additionally, for the Nordic Master programme in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering the following documents will be needed:
• Thesis Proposal.
• Letter of Motivation.
• 2 letters of Recommendation.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Certificate showing relevant work experience, if applicable.
See the directions for required documents form more information.
Please avoid staplers, paper clips and documents with text on two sides.
Country-specific documentation requirements:
If your degree was awarded in Cameroon, Canada, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan or USA, an official transcript of records must be sent directly from your university to the application address, in a sealed envelope. For Cameroon and Nigeria, the majority of all degrees will also have to be confirmed by the issuing institution before the applicant can be considered eligible.
If your degree was awarded in Pakistan, your degrees/transcripts and
diplomas awarded have to be attested by the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan.
Application
instructions
The application process is thus partly web-based, but you also need to send a signed cover sheet and all required documents by regular mail. The application consists of four phases:
- Create a user account
- Web-based application form
- Cover sheet
- Complete application
1. Create a user account
In order to apply you need to start by creating a user account at the website of the National Admissions Office. This is used to log in to the web-based application form. Please note that the user account can be created in advance, before you are going to make the actual application!
2. Web-based application form
Once you have created your user account, you can search for the programme (which is found under the name "Master (Two Years), Innovative Energy Engineering", application code: E0806).
Click on the "Add" button next to the programme information, which places it in your basket. Click on "To application" to create an application in your name.
It is possible to choose more than one study programme and is so, the next step will be to rank the selected study programmes in order of preference. Then mark the box for supporting documents and send your application.
3. Cover Sheet
After submission of the web-based application form, you will get access to a cover sheet for your supporting documents. This cover sheet should be printed and signed.
If you cannot do this straight away, you will be able to reach and print it later via "Your application". The sheet contains your personal data and is essential for matching the actual documents with your application.
4. Complete application
Your complete application should consist of the signed cover sheet along with all the required documents (correctly certified).
Please read the application instructions carefully before you fill out an application!
Send your application package to the address given on the cover sheet. Do not send it directly to KTH!
Re-applicants
If you have previously applied for a Master's programme via studera.nu (and then did send in a complete set of supporting documents), you only need to submit new documents that are relevant for the master's programmes you are applying for now. All new documents must be accompanied by a cover sheet.
When logging on, you must use the same user account as you did when you previously applied to study via studera.nu.
Contact information
National Admissions Office (VHS/studera.nu)
In case of problems related to your application you can turn directly to the National Admissions Office. They will answer questions having to do with:
- Difficulties creating a user account.
- Difficulties to enter "Your pages".
- Difficulties making changes on "Your pages".
- Making sure that your supporting documents have been received.
- Other similar questions.
Tel: +46 (0)771 550 720
KTH Admissions Office
For other questions on your application, e.g. general eligibility, documentation, etc. please contact the KTH Admissions Office.
E-mail: admission@kth.se
Tel: +46 (0)8 790 6160
Visiting address:
KTH
Drottning Kristinas väg 6
Stockholm
Department of Energy Technology, KTH
The evaluation of the specific admission requirements is carried out by the Department of Energy Technology at KTH. In case of very specific questions or if there is a need to clarify details concerning your fulfilment of the specific requirements, you can turn directly to the ISEE programme director:
Dr. Andrew Martin
Royal Institute of
Technology (KTH) /
Department of Energy
Technology
E-mail:
ISEE-master@energy.kth.se
Regarding information on admission - please note!
Due to the large number of applicants it will not be possible to get specific information on your admission until the results of the application assessment process are finalised. In addition, it will not be possible to get information on whether or not you are eligible for the programmes applied to until the assessment process has been completed.
Processing of personal data
Your personal data as well as information about your eligibility will be stored in the admissions database. The National Admissions Office as well as the Swedish universities and university colleges will process your data for assessment, merit rating, selection and admission. How this register is to be run is ruled by Swedish legislation (SFS 1993:1153; with alterations).
The Swedish Principle of Public Access to Information means that the public and the mass media are entitled to receive information about state and municipal activities. In accordance with this, information about your application and qualifications will be accessible to the public on request.
Notification of admission and Letter of acceptance
The application evaluation process for the programme starting in August is carried out in January - April. The notification of admission will be communicated to the applicants through their personal account at studera.nu in April (date not set yet).
The KTH Admissions Office will not be able to answer questions on the status of individual applications until the results of the screening process are finalised.
Important dates
Selection Process
The selection
process for
Innovative and
Sustainable Energy
Engineering is based
on a total
evaluation of the
following selection
criteria:
university, GPA,
course work related
to the programme,
thesis proposal,
relevant working
experiences and
references.
Tuition fees
Presently, most
parts of the
programme are free
of charge for all
students. However,
there will be a
charge for students
from outside EU/EEA
if they choose to
take a degree in
Denmark. The tuition
fee is on the order
of €5000 per
semester but is not
applying to students
that are only taking
one semester in
Denmark. These rules
are due to the
current legislation
in the different
countries and may be
subject for change
in the future.
In Iceland there is
a study fee on the
order of €300
annually. Also,
there may be
compulsory fees to
the student union(s)
and fees for
insurances. For
example, the student
union fee in
Stockholm is on the
order of €45
annually, in Finland the student
union fee was €91
last year (this will
probably change
somewhat) and in
Norway the fee is
430 NOK per
semester.
Students are
encouraged to seek
information on their
own for updated
information on fees
and insurances that
is valid to the
universities where
they will spend
time. |
