KTH Royal Instititute of Technology

About KTH Royal Instititute of Technology

KTH, the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, is a public university and government agency focused on education and research in engineering and technology. It describes its mission as moving from fundamental research to societal benefit, generating new knowledge and technical development that support a sustainable and secure society.

The university serves students, researchers, industry, public-sector partners, and society at large. It positions itself as an internationally leading academic environment with strong collaboration across education, research, innovation, and societal engagement, and it emphasizes its role in shaping future solutions through close ties to business and the wider community.

Core Values

• Sustainability: KTH consistently frames its work around contributing to a sustainable and climate-neutral society. Sustainability is embedded in education, research, campus operations, and external collaboration.
• Innovation: The university emphasizes turning research and ideas into practical impact through innovation support, commercialization, and partnerships that help new technologies reach society.
• International outlook: KTH presents itself as a globally connected university with strategic partnerships, exchange programs, and research collaborations across many countries and regions.
• Collaboration: A strong collegial and cross-sector culture is central to KTH’s identity, with close cooperation between academia, industry, public authorities, and students.

Unique Aspects

• Strategic partnerships with major organizations: KTH maintains formal strategic partnerships with global companies and public-sector actors, including ABB, Ericsson, Saab, Scania, Volvo Cars, Region Stockholm, and Stockholms stad.
• Strong international network: KTH highlights strategic university partnerships in Asia, participation in the Unite! and Nordic Five Tech alliances, and collaboration through Stockholm Trio and Global Development Hub.
• Broad center structure: The university hosts numerous research centers that connect academia with external partners on topics such as cyber defense, hydrogen, sustainable transport, and life science.
• Innovation ecosystem: KTH Innovation is presented as one of Europe’s leading startup hubs and works closely with KTH Ventures, supporting deeptech ideas and startup creation from the university environment.
• Certified sustainability management: KTH states that its environmental management system is certified according to ISO 14001, underscoring a structured approach to environmental responsibility.