Dr. Katja Grillner

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Katja Grillner. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Katja Grillner is a Professor of Critical Studies in Architecture at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where she has been the head of the Department of Architecture since 2019. Her academic leadership includes roles as Dean of the faculty from 2015 to 2019 and deputy head of the department from 2013 to 2015. She has also served as deputy head of the ABE-school from 2009 to 2011. Grillner's research focuses on architecture, landscape, and performative aesthetic practices through historical and literary investigations, informed by critical theory. In her teaching, she has contributed to courses addressing intersections of architecture, feminism, and gender. She initiated and participated in influential groups that have shaped development in architectural design research in Sweden, including the Academy for Practice-based Research in Architecture Design (AKAD) from 2003 to 2007 and the Feminist Architecture Theory, Analysis, and Education (FATALE) from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she has been involved in the Strong Research Environment for Architecture Effect from 2011 to 2019.

Research Interests

Architecture Landscape Aesthetic Theory Literary Investigations Critical Theory Feminist Architecture

Courses

Architecture Gender: Essay Architecture Gender: Introduction Introduction Architectural Practices Introduction Discipline Architecture Orientation; History, Theory Technology Architecture 5 Seminar Course, Advanced Level 4HT Seminar Course, Advanced Level 4VT Seminar Course, Advanced Level 5HT Seminar Course, Advanced Level 5VT Discipline Practices Architecture

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).