Dr. Stefan Larsson

Professor

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Biography

Stefan Larsson is a Full Professor in Geotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in geotechnical engineering and soil rock mechanics. With 35 years of experience as a civil engineering contractor, consultant, and academic, he has been significantly involved in various infrastructure projects, focusing on ground improvement methods, risk reliability analysis, and discrete element modeling of railway embankments. He has also explored artificial intelligence applications in geotechnical constructions and has worked with numerous funding organizations including the Swedish Transportation Administration and the Swedish Research Council Formas. In his academic role, he supervises Ph.D. and Licentiate students and has overseen more than 130 MSc thesis works. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Cycle Education at the School of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE) at KTH, and is responsible for multiple courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Research Interests

Courses

Degree Project Built Environment Degree Project Soil Rock Mechanics Foundation Engineering Geoscience Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering, Advanced Course Project Soil Rock Mechanics Soil Mechanics Foundation Engineering

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).