Program Overview
The Communication Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is a MSc programme in Sweden. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.
Key Program Features
- Degree: MSc
- Language: English
- Duration: 24 months
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A MSc from KTH Royal Institute of Technology opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.
Program Curriculum
- Network Programming with Java
- Research Methodology and Scientific Writing
- Internet Security and Privacy
- Advanced Internetworking
- Building Networked Systems Security
- Programming of Interactive Systems
- Distributed Computing, Peer-to-Peer and GRIDS
- Developing Mobile Applications
- Design of Fault-tolerant Systems
- Dimensioning of Communication Systems
- Network Services and Internet-based Applications
- Advanced Internetworking II
- Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
- Wireless Communication Systems
- Wireless Transmission Techniques
- Wireless and Mobile Network Architectures
- Optical Networking
- Technology-based Entrepreneurship
- Communication System Design
- Management of Networks and Networked Systems
- Network Algorithms
- Networked Systems Security
- Advanced Networked Systems Security
- Network Programming with Java
- Product Realization Processes I
- Sensor Based Systems
- Performance Evaluation for Network Engineering
- Wireless Networks
- Project in Wireless Networks
- Wireless Infrastructure Deployment & Economics
- Practical Voice Over IP (VoIP)
- RFID Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered eligible for the programme you must fulfil both the general and specific admission requirements. The general admission requirements are the same for all programmes at KTH while the programme specific requirements vary between the programmes.
Programme specific admission requirements
A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology, including courses in
- computer science, basic data/telecom and internetworking, computer systems (computer architecture and operating systems) and programming corresponding to at least 60 ECTS credits,
- mathematics, including calculus, linear algebra and mathematical statistics, corresponding to at least 30 ECTS credits
The specific requirements may be assessed as not fulfilled if
1. The degree awarding institution is not considered to meet acceptable quality standards by the authorities of the country in which the institution is located.
2. The degree does not qualify for admission to equivalent Master level in the country where the degree is awarded.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 32674 (International)
EUR 32674 (International)
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact KTH Royal Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.
About KTH Royal Institute of Technology
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) is Sweden’s largest and most prestigious technical university, founded in 1827. Based in Stockholm, KTH is internationally recognized for excellence in...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-16
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120