Applies to degrees awarded from 1 July 2007

Supported by Chapter 6, Sections 9-11 of the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2006:1053) plus by Appendix 2 to the Higher Education Ordinance, System of Qualifications, the President of KTH stipulates the following.

Second cycle, professional qualifications

Civilingenjörsexamen – Master of Science in Engineering

The goal of Civilingenjörsexamen - degree of Master of Science in Engineering - is to create and develop the engineering science competence necessary to efficiently, and in a contemporary fashion, utilise technology in the service of the individual and of society. As a vocational qualification, this degree provides engineers with the preconditions to bear, after some years of professional activity, independent responsibility for the utilisation and development of new technology within their fields.

Civilingenjörsexamen - Master of Science in Engineering - is obtained after completion of an educational programme. These programmes must be designed so that students, when they graduate, have fulfilled national requirements for a degree and have completed courses comprising 300 credits, of which:

• Mathematics/natural science subjects must carry at least 45 credits, and in addition at least 180 credits (including a 30-credit degree project) must be within the framework of the engineering area;
• At least 90 credits at second level, of which at least 60 credits (including a 30-credit degree project) must be within the framework of the engineering area.

Educational programmes must be designed so that students, when they graduate, possess the necessary complementary knowledge of engineering as stated in the national System of Qualifications and in accordance with the local goals of the educational programme.

Additional goals within the framework of the Higher Education Ordinance, System of Qualifications (HF Appendix 2) and the goals stated in this local regulation are established by each School Board in the syllabus for each educational programme (area of engineering). For detailed information on programme goals please, see each programme’s syllabus.

This degree is entitled “Civilingenjörsexamen” - Master of Science in Engineering. The text on the degree certificate states the educational programme completed by the student.

Arkitektexamen – Master of Architecture

Arkitektexamen - the Master of Architecture degree - is obtained after completion of the relevant educational programme. This programme must be designed so that students, when they graduate, have fulfilled national requirements for a degree and have completed courses comprising 300 credits, of which:

• At least 255 credits within the architectural field (including a 30-credit degree project);
• At least 90 credits at second level, of which at least 60 credits (including a 30-credit degree project) must be in subjects within the framework of the architectural area.

Requirements according to the Recognition of Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC) must be fulfilled by the programme.

Additional goals within the framework of the Higher Education Ordinance, System of Qualifications (HF Appendix 2) and the goals stated in this local regulation are established by the Board of the School of Architecture in the syllabus for the educational programme. For detailed information on programme goals please see the programme’s syllabus.

First cycle, professional qualifications

Högskoleingenjörsexamen – Bachelor of Science in Engineering

The goal of Högskoleingenjörsexamen - degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering - is to fulfil society’s needs for engineering competence for the utilisation and development of technology. As a vocational qualification this degree provides the preconditions for the graduate to begin professional activities within the relevant area, as well as a foundation on which to base continued, individual competence development.

Högskoleingenjörsexamen - degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering - is obtained after completion of an educational programme. These programmes must be designed so that students, when they graduate, have fulfilled national requirements for a degree and have completed courses comprising 180 credits, of which:

• Mathematics/natural science subjects of at least 25 credits and, in addition, at least 90 credits (including a 15-credit degree project) in subjects within the framework of the engineering area.

The educational programme must be designed so that students, when they graduate, possess the necessary complementary knowledge of engineering as stated in the national System of Qualifications and in accordance with the local goals of the educational programme.

Additional goals within the framework of the Higher Education Ordinance, System of Qualifications (HF Appendix 2) and the goals stated in this local regulation are established by each School Board in the syllabus for each educational programme (area of engineering). For detailed information on programme goals please see each programme’s syllabus.

This degree is entitled “Högskoleingenjörsexamen” - Bachelor of Science in Engineering. The text on the degree certificate states the educational programme completed by the student.

Second cycle, general qualifications

Masterexamen – Master (120 credits)

Masterexamen - degree of Master (120 credits) - is obtained after completion of an educational programme. These programmes must be designed so that students, when they graduate, have fulfilled national requirements for a degree and have completed courses comprising 120 credits, of which:

• At least 90 credits are at second level, of which at least 60 credits (including a 30-credit degree project) with in-depth studies in the main field of study.

Additional goals within the framework of the Higher Education Ordinance, System of Qualifications (HF Appendix 2) and the goals stated in this local regulation are established by each School Board in the syllabus for each educational programme. For detailed information on programme goals please see the programme’s syllabus.

This degree is entitled “Teknologie masterexamen” - Master of Science (120 credits). The text on the degree certificate states the educational programme completed by the student.

Masterexamen - degree of Master (120 credits) - may also be obtained after study of courses within one of KTH’s major subjects. The requirements stated above must be fulfilled. The main field of study is stated in the text on the degree certificate. In individual cases nomenclature other than “teknologie” may be used. Such decisions are to be taken by the President.

Magisterexamen – Master (60 credits)

Magisterexamen - degree of Master (60 credits) - is obtained after completion of an educational programme. These programmes must be designed so that students, when they graduate, have fulfilled national requirements for a degree and have completed courses totalling 60 credits, of which:

• At least 45 credits are at second level, of which at least 30 credits (including a 15-credit degree project) with in-depth studies in the main field of study.

Additional goals within the framework of the Higher Education Ordinance, System of Qualifications (HF Appendix 2) and the goals stated in this local regulation are established by each School Board in the syllabus for each educational programme. For detailed information on programme goals please see the programme’s syllabus.

This degree is entitled “Teknologie magisterexamen” - Master of Science (60 credits). The text on the degree certificate states the educational programme completed by the student.

Magisterexamen - degree of Master (60 credits) - may also be awarded after study of courses within one of KTH’s major subjects. The requirements stated above must be fulfilled. The main field of study is stated in the text on the degree certificate. In individual cases nomenclature other than “teknologie” may be used. Such decisions are to be taken by the President.

First cycle, general qualifications

Kandidatexamen – Bachelor

Kandidatexamen - degree of Bachelor - is obtained after completion of an educational programme. These programmes must be designed so that students, when they graduate, have fulfilled national requirements for a degree and have completed courses comprising 180 credits, of which:

• Mathematics/natural science subjects carry at least 25 credits;
• At least 90 credits are (including a 15-credit degree project) with increasingly in-depth studies in the main field of study.

Additional goals within the framework of the Higher Education Ordinance, System of Qualifications (HF Appendix 2) and the goals stated in this local regulation are established by each School Board in the syllabus for each educational programme. For detailed information on programme goals please see the programme’s syllabus.

This degree is entitled “Teknologie kandidatexamen” - Bachelor of Science. The text on the degree certificate states the educational programme completed by the student.

Kandidatexamen - degree of Bachelor - may also be obtained after studies within the Master of Science in Engineering programme or Bachelor of Science in Engineering programme or on the basis of courses within one of KTH’s major subjects. The requirements stated above must be fulfilled. The main field of study is stated in the text on the degree certificate.

Kandidatexamen inom huvudområdet arkitektur – Bachelor within the major subject Architecture

Kandidatexamen inom huvudområdet arkitektur - degree of Bachelor within the major subject Architecture - is normally obtained after studies comprising 180 credits within the Architecture Programme, recognised according to Article 46 of the Recognition of Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC). National degree requirements for the degree of Bachelor must also be fulfilled.

Additional goals within the framework of the Higher Education Ordinance, System of Qualifications (HF Appendix 2) and the goals stated in this local regulation are established by the Board of the School of Architecture in the syllabus for the Architect Programme. For detailed information on programme goals please see the programme’s syllabus.

This degree is entitled “Teknologie kandidatexamen” - Bachelor of Science. The main field of study, Architecture, is stated in the text on the degree certificate.

Högskoleexamen – Higher Education Diploma

Högskoleexamen - Higher Education Diploma - is obtained after completion of an educational programme. These programmes must be designed so that students, when they graduate, have fulfilled national requirements for a university diploma and have completed courses comprising 120 credits, of which:

• Mathematics/natural science subjects must carry at least 10 credits;
• At least 60 credits (including a diploma project) must be within one of KTH’s main field of studies.

If special circumstances apply, the Diploma may also be awarded for other educational programmes with certain specialities. Additional goals within the framework of the Higher Education Ordinance, System of Qualifications (HF Appendix 2) and the goals stated in this local regulation are established by each School Board in the syllabus for each educational programme. For detailed information on programme goals please see the programme’s syllabus.

This degree is entitled “Högskoleexamen med inriktning mot …………” - Higher Education with specialisation in ……., where the specialisation is stated in the form of a programme name.

Högskoleexamen - Higher Education Diploma - may also be awarded after course studies within one of KTH’s major subjects. The above requirements must also be fulfilled. The main field of study is stated as the second half of the diploma title.

Overlapping

Courses which show a considerable degree of overlapping with one or more other courses may not be counted simultaneously within the framework of the same degree.

Two or more degrees

Courses which have previously been included in a degree must be so marked in the new degree certificate so that this situation is clearly stated.

Courses which are not included in the degree must be reported either on a course certificate or a degree certificate under a separate heading when the degree certificate is issued.

If a student with one combination of courses fulfils the conditions for both a professional degree and a general degree, the degree desired by the student will be issued. If the student applies for both a professional and a general degree, one degree certificate for each degree will be issued. Courses which are included in the first of these degrees must be so marked in the second degree certificate as stated above.

Two or more Masters of Science in Engineering degrees may be issued only if all degree requirements for each educational programme (engineering field) are fulfilled and separate degree projects have been carried out. Courses included must differ by at least 90 credits in the concluding parts of the programme (including a 30-credit degree project).

Two or more Bachelor of Science in Engineering degrees may be issued only if all degree requirements for each educational programme (engineering field) are fulfilled and separate degree projects have been carried out. Courses included must differ by at least 60 credits in the concluding parts of the programme (including a 15-credit degree project).

Two or more degrees of Master (120 credits) may be issued only if all degree requirements for each educational programme are fulfilled and separate degree projects have been carried out. Courses included must differ by at least 90 credits in the concluding parts of the programme (including a 30-credit degree project). In cases where a master’s degree is not based on studies within an educational programme, courses included must differ by at least 90 credits (including a 30-credit degree project). Two or more degrees of Master (60 credits) may be issued only if all degree requirements for each educational programme are fulfilled and separate degree projects have been carried out. Courses included must differ by at least 45 credits (including a 15-credit degree project). In cases where a master’s degree is not based on studies within an educational programme, courses included must differ by at least 45 credits (including a 15-credit degree project).

Two or more degrees of Bachelor may be issued only if all degree requirements for each educational programme are fulfilled and separate degree projects have been carried out. Courses included must differ by at least 60 credits (including a 15-credit degree project). In cases where a bachelor’s degree is not based on studies within an educational programme leading to a Bachelor’s degree, courses included must differ by at least 60 credits (including a 15-degree project).

Two or more Higher Education Diplomas may be issued only if all requirements for each educational programme are fulfilled and separate diploma projects have been carried out. Courses included must differ by at least 40 credits (including diploma project). In cases where a Diploma is not based on studies within an educational programme, courses included must differ by at least 40 credits (including diploma project).

Entry into force and transitional provisions of the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2006:1053)

1. Chapter 1, Section 16 of this Ordinance enters into force on 1 September 2006, and the remainder of the Ordinance on 1 January 2007. Apart from Chapter 1, Section 16, the Ordinance is to apply to admission to educational programmes that begin after the end of June 2007 and to research student appointments made after that time, as well as with regard to education pursued after the end of June 2007 or qualifications awarded after that time, unless otherwise stated in points 3 and 4.

2. The older provisions are to apply to admission to educational programmes that begin before 1 July 2007 and to research student appointments made before then, as well as with regard to education pursued before 1 July 2007 or qualifications awarded before then. --------------------------

4. The older provisions are to apply with regard to qualifications awarded after the end of June 2007, if all the education covered by the diploma was completed before then.

5. A person who has started an educational programme leading to a qualification under the older provisions in Annex 2 (The System of Qualifications) before 1 July 2007 and a person who has been admitted to such a programme before that date but has been allowed to postpone starting the programme until a time after that date is entitled to complete her or his education and obtain a qualification under the older provisions, though until no later than the end of June 2015.

6. One credit defining the scope of undergraduate or postgraduate education before 1 July 2007 is equivalent to one and a half higher education credits under the new provisions.

7. The scope of a qualification that under points 4 and 5 may be taken under the older provisions in Annex 2 (The System of Qualifications) after the end of June 2007, is to be given in credits according to the older provisions. The diploma issued for a qualification referred to in point 5 is also to indicate the corresponding scope of the qualification in higher education credits according to the new provisions. --------------------------------

9. If previous education or a first-level qualification is required for a second-level qualification awarded under the new provisions, a person who has corresponding education or a corresponding qualification from undergraduate education will also fulfil the requirements for the qualification. -----------------------------------

12. A person who has been admitted to undergraduate education and has been allowed to postpone starting her or his studies until after 1 July 2007 will be regarded as having been admitted to corresponding education under the new provisions. However, this does not apply if the person who has been admitted has chosen to make use of her or his rights under point 5.