KTH’s Technical Preparatory Year Moves to Flemingsberg – Student Numbers Expected to Double in Autumn 2025
In the autumn of 2025, KTH will relocate its Technical Preparatory Year spots from Södertälje to Flemingsberg, resulting in a significant increase in student numbers at Campus Flemingsberg. By nearly doubling available seats and introducing a new learning center model in collaboration with 3 municipalities, KTH aims to meet the growing demand for technical education in the region.
This planned expansion will increase the number of spots in the Technical Preparatory Year program to over 400 and will further strengthen KTH’s presence in Flemingsberg, opening up new opportunities for student recruitment and future educational initiatives. The new learning center format will allow certain students to participate in their studies from learning centers in their home municipalities.
“Initially, this solution will be introduced for the municipalities of Södertälje, Nynäshamn, and Norrtälje, where students can attend classes remotely but with the support of local classrooms. This differs from traditional remote learning as students will have access to social and pedagogical support at their respective learning centers,” says Sebastiaan Meijer, Professor of Healthcare Logistics at KTH.
This initiative will also impact staffing, as KTH plans to transfer 5 – 6 employees from Södertälje to Flemingsberg. The Flemingsberg building will require certain adjustments to accommodate the increased number of students, which may result in a somewhat more compact environment.
Flemingsberg becomes a Key Gateway to KTH
The relocation and expansion are expected not only to increase the presence of students but also to create a more dynamic campus environment in Flemingsberg. For KTH, this investment represents an expanded opportunity to introduce students to the university’s broad offerings and activities.
“This means it will be even more vibrant here. Importantly, we will also have a larger volume for the future recruitment of KTH students. We truly become a gateway to KTH on a broad level, and we will work to develop this role further, allowing students to gain a greater introduction to what KTH is all about,” says Sebastiaan Meijer.
With this expansion, Flemingsberg is positioning itself as a central hub for KTH’s recruitment of technical talent.
Alfa Laval strengthens Flemingsberg – establishes itself in a growing city of the future
In May 2025, Alfa Laval moved into its new office and innovation center, spanning approximately 20,000 square meters, together with around 700 employees. At the same time, the restaurant K-märkt opened, further expanding the range of services available in Flemingsberg. The Royal Swedish Opera and Dramaten, Alfa Laval, Restaurant Billmans, and K-märkt all represent important pieces of the puzzle in the development of Flemingsberg.
En nationell resurs för morgondagens behandlingar – nu är Karolinska ATMP Centrum invigt
Med ett tydligt budskap om framtidstro och ett kraftfullt samarbete invigdes Karolinska ATMP Centrum i Flemingsberg i slutet av augusti. Centret är ett samarbete mellan Karolinska Institutet och Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, och kommer fungera som en nationell resurs för tillverkning av avancerade terapier (ATMP), där forskning, kliniska prövningar och behandlingar smidigt samverkar för att leverera banbrytande terapier till patienter.
She’s Building Bridges Between People and Place – Meet Karin, the Placemaker Behind the Future of Flemingsberg
Karin Lekberg is paving the way for the Flemingsberg of the future, a place where knowledge and creativity meet. She envisions a vibrant area full of culture, evening and nightlife, and a natural meeting place for both students and creators. But when the goal feels far away, it’s about starting where you are, creating life and activity here and now, and above all, building on the stories that already exist, allowing the place to grow into its future.
Hon bygger broar mellan människor och plats – möt Karin, platsmäklaren bakom framtidens Flemingsberg
Karin Lekberg krattar vägen för framtidens Flemingsberg, platsen där kunskap och kreativitet möts. Hon vill skapa ett levande område med kultur, kvälls- och nattliv, och en naturlig plats för både studenter och kreatörer. Men när målet känns långt bort handlar det om att börja där man står, att skapa liv och aktiviteter här och nu, och inte minst bygga vidare på de berättelser som redan finns och låta platsen växa in i sin framtid.
