Degree project / Master's thesis
As a nominated exchange student from one of LTH’s partner universities, you have the possibility to pursue a degree project/master’s thesis at the Faculty of Engineering LTH.
The degree project (Master’s thesis) at LTH is worth 30 credits and typically spans one semester.
To be eligible, you must:
Secure a supervisor from LTH.
Have an appointed examiner from LTH.
Please note:
Supervisor availability is not guaranteed.
You must follow LTH’s degree project procedures, even if they differ from those at your home university.
Important restrictions:
Bachelor’s theses cannot be conducted at LTH.
Exchange students must complete their degree project within Sweden; projects conducted abroad are not permitted.
How to proceed
If you are interested in doing your degree project/master’s thesis during your exchange at LTH, you need to contact the department in question yourself to see if there is a relevant degree project/master’s thesis available. LTH cannot guarantee supervision in every department or research division.
Process overview of degree project/master’s thesis (Student website LTH)
Application process
You need to follow the application procedures for exchange studies. In your application, you should put the course code of the degree project of your interest.
Application procedures for exchange studies
Grading system
Pass or Fail is awarded after the completion of the degree project/master’s thesis. No ECTS grade awarded.
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