KTH Royal Institute of Technology
MSc in Nanotechnology
Stockholm, Sweden
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 342,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EU/EEA/Swiss is 342,000 SEK.
Key Summary
Nanotechnology is an exciting field within science and technology related to materials and device structures with characteristic dimensions in the nanometer regime. The labour market in this emerging area is growing significantly, and nanotechnology is penetrating several technology sectors.
Nanotechnology at KTH
From a solid foundation in basic materials science, the programme gives you a deep understanding of size-dependent materials, device and system properties, and also how a controlled manipulation of the microstructure can tailor these properties down to the atomic or molecular level. Furthermore, it provides comprehensive knowledge of various nanoscale devices and their applications and fabrication methods. Particular emphasis is paid to the understanding and usage of advanced characterisation methods to assess detailed materials and device properties. The programme is closely linked to the extensive research activities at the KTH Electrum laboratory, a world-leading resource for the education, research and product development related to micro and nanofabrication. It is also closely connected to the Albanova Nanolab, which is a physics research centre operated jointly by KTH and Stockholm University.
The final semester degree project allows you to carry out an in-depth study within their specialisation and demonstrate the skills acquired during their studies. It can be carried out at an academic or industrial institution, needs to be relevant to the main field of study for the master's degree, and is scheduled for the last semester of the programme.
This is a two year programme (120 ECTS credits) given in English. Graduates are awarded the degree of Master of Science. The programme is given mainly at KTH Campus in Stockholm by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (at KTH).
Year 1
Mandatory courses for all tracks
- Methods and Instruments of Analysis (IH2652) 7.5 credits
- Nanofabrication Technologies (IH2659) 7.5 credits
- Introduction to Nanotechnology (SK2770) 5.0 credits
- Solid State Physics (SK2771) 5.0 credits
- Chemistry for Nanotechnology (SK2772) 5.0 credits
- Quantum Materials and Devices (SK2901) 7.5 credits
Year 2
Other courses than the listed conditionally elective courses can also be chosen after consultation with programme director.
Mandatory courses
- Degree Project in Engineering Physics, specialising in Nanotechnology, Second Cycle (IA249X) 30.0 credits
- Research Methodology and Scientific Writing for Nanotechnology (IL2231) 7.5 credits
- Degree Project in Applied Physics, Second Cycle (SK202X) 30.0 credits
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. Nanotechnology as a subject area has a strong inherent connection to sustainability aspects in that it represents a technological leap based on scientific innovations towards increasingly energy-efficient and high-performance components and systems, improved IT solutions (for example allowing for reduced travelling), while allowing for a general and more resource-efficient and sustainable energy management, environment and infrastructure. In this way, many of the programme's courses have an implicit link to sustainable development, and many courses also have it explicitly stated in their learning objectives. As such, the programme addresses many environmental and societal challenges. Three key sustainable development goals that can be considered particularly relevant by the master's programme in Nanotechnology are:
- 3. Good Health and Well-Being
- 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Good Health and Well-being: The medical application of Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine, allows for new diagnostic tools and therapy schemes, for example, by virtue of advanced drug delivery systems or in vivo imaging. Nanotechnology is also instrumental in down-scaling lab-on-a-chip systems for high-efficiency, large-throughput medical diagnosis. Finally, it is also an essential ingredient in the development of Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions that can allow for automatic health monitoring or self-diagnosis/treatments.
Decent Work and Economic Growth: Automation and advanced manufacturing methods greatly improve working conditions and business margins, and rely on ever-more sophisticated computing, communication and sensing systems. These developments take account of new materials, devices and integration schemes that are driven by innovations in Nanoelectronics and Nanophotonics.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Nanotechnology is currently one of the fastest-growing industry sectors worldwide and has tremendous innovation potential. The programme establishes and strengthens the knowledge base for education and future business opportunities in rapidly moving "high-tech" fields of clear benefit to society.
KTH offers four different scholarship opportunities for master's studies. The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee of a one or two year master’s programme. The KTH One-Year Scholarship is aimed at current KTH master's programme students and covers the tuition fee of the second year of studies. The KTH Joint Programme Scholarship is aimed at students in certain joint programmes and covers the tuition fee for the study period spent at KTH. The KTH India Scholarship is aimed specifically at students from India.
- KTH Scholarship
- KTH One-Year Scholarship
- KTH Joint Programme Scholarship
- KTH India Scholarship
Swedish Institute
The Swedish Institute (SI) offers a number of scholarships for students from targeted countries coming to Sweden.
KTH associated scholarship organisations
KTH cooperates with the following organisations providing scholarship opportunities for prospective KTH students.
- COLFUTURO (Programa Crédito Beca) for students from Colombia
- LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) for students from Indonesia
- FUNED for students from Mexico
Scholarship portals
IEFA database
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Studyportals
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Deferment of student loans in the United States
KTH is an accredited institution at the US Department of Education and holds a Title IV 'Deferment Only' status (OPE ID 03274300). US students may defer payments on existing federal student loan accounts while enrolled in a master’s programme at KTH. The 'Deferment Only' status does not allow students to take out federal student loans for enrolment at KTH. However, the accreditation facilitates grant and loan opportunities for US students as many private student loan institutions in the US use this designation as a requirement to grant new loans. Students who wish to defer payments must contact their lending institution in the US.
The master's programme in Nanotechnology prepares you for a career in a wide range of areas in materials science, semiconductor, microsystems, and applied physics. Applications related to, for example, the Internet of Things and life sciences offer plenty of exciting job opportunities in high-tech companies. The programme focuses on advanced nanoscale characterisation tools, and the unique experience of a state-of-the-art academic cleanroom environment will make you very competitive in the job market. Graduates with a specialisation in nanoscale materials will be well-equipped to handle the sustainability challenges of modern society. Nanotechnology is also a major academic research field, and the programme provides a solid foundation for graduate studies at highly-ranked universities, including KTH.
After graduation
Nanoscientist, nanoscience educator, R&D engineer, industrial expert, industrial management, startup founder or chief technology officer, industrial consultant, an expert at the governmental agency.