Master's Degree English 1 year

Architectural Lighting Design

KTH Royal Institute of Technology · Stockholm, Sweden
Tuition / programmekr 180,000
Duration1 year
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Credits60 ECTS ECTS
Programme provider

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Stockholm, Sweden

University profile
At a glance

Architectural Lighting Design (Master's Degree) is taught at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm. It lasts 1 year. Taught in English. Tuition is SEK 180,000 for the full programme.

Program overview

The Master of Science in Architectural Lighting Design focuses on the integration of lighting technology and design principles to create innovative and sustainable lighting solutions in architecture.

CityStockholm
Credit load60 ECTS ECTS

Cost per year

Living costsSEK 18,600 a month in Stockholm, rent included
kr 223,200

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.978 SEK, 1.1172 USD)

Start dates and deadlines

Every intake you can still apply for, with its own deadline.

  • Fall 2027Apply by Jan 15, 2027Next deadline

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Curriculum

01Lighting Design Fundamentals
02Daylighting and Energy Efficiency
03Lighting Technology and Systems
04Visual Perception and Color Theory
05Sustainable Design Practices

Can I apply?

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Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Sweden for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Taught in English.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Application journey

1Choose the programme

Review the verified facts and the requirements for this degree level.

2Check eligibility

SIT Connect reviews your education and language background.

3Prepare documents

Gather the documents in the list above.

4Submit your application

Continue to the central application portal.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Architectural Lighting Design?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 1 year and 60 ECTS ECTS.

Which languages is Architectural Lighting Design taught in?

Taught in English.

What is the tuition fee?

The tuition recorded in SIT Connect is SEK 180,000 for the full programme. Converted amounts on this page are estimates.

Can I apply now?

Yes. This programme has an intake open for applications through SIT Connect.

Programme tuitionkr 180,000
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