Overview

This Technology and Health programme offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology focuses on the interdisciplinary links between technology, design, environment, and medicine, addressing clinical applications and work processes that influence health, safety, and welfare. It integrates theories, methods, and empirical approaches from engineering, natural sciences, medicine, and social and behavioural sciences to promote health and prevent or reduce risks of injury and illness.

Key Facts

The academic environment is structured around three main alignments: environmental physiology, medical engineering, and health systems engineering. Research spans areas such as medical imaging, sensors, healthcare technologies, ergonomics, and health innovation, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of scientific knowledge applicable to healthcare and societal challenges.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Physiology
Medical Image Processing and Visualization
Neuronic Engineering
Medical Sensors, Signals and Systems
Structural Biotechnology
Medical Information and Communications Systems
Ergonomics
Technology in Healthcare
Logistics and Informatics in Healthcare
Human Communication Scienc
Health Innovation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacant positions, announced multiple times a year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of at least 240 ECTS credits, including 60 at master’s level, or an equivalent qualification required
Master’s degree or equivalent knowledge must be demonstrated
Proof of English can be through recognised tests or prior studies in certain countries
Additional requirements may be defined for each advertised doctoral position
Selection based on qualifications and suitability for the specific position
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview
Final admission decision made by the school in consultation with supervisors

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Doctoral students do not pay fees; instead, they receive a monthly salary, as doctoral studies in Sweden are considered employment.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Stockholm

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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