Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine

- Stockholm, Sweden
Abroad

General Information

Karolinska Institutet (KI) is Sweden’s single largest center of medical academic research and education. As the institution that selects the Nobel Laureates in Physiology or Medicine, it holds a prestigious global status (ranked 9th in the world for Medicine by QS 2025).

General Info

  • Institutional Focus: Unlike other universities, KI is a "single-faculty" university dedicated solely to medical and health sciences.

  • Academic Calibre: It accounts for over 40% of all academic medical research conducted in Sweden.

  • Language: * Medicine (Läkare): Taught in Swedish (6-year program).

    • Global Programs: 1 Bachelor’s (Biomedicine) and 11 Master’s programs are taught entirely in English.

Campus Facilities

KI operates across two main campuses in the Stockholm area, both of which are high-tech hubs for life sciences.

  • Campus Solna: Located just north of Stockholm city center. It houses the Biomedicum, one of Europe’s largest research laboratories, and the iconic Aula Medica where Nobel lectures are held.

  • Campus Flemingsberg: Located south of the city, focusing on clinical education, dentistry, and nursing. It is home to the Neo research building and the Anaestrands clinical training center.

  • Facilities: Students have access to "Core Facilities" with world-leading equipment for genomics, proteomics, and advanced imaging.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

The university is inseparable from Karolinska University Hospital, one of the world's most highly rated "smart hospitals."

  • Solna & Huddinge: The hospital has two main sites integrated with the campuses. Solna focuses on highly specialized care (e.g., the Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital), while Huddinge focuses on disciplines like transplantation and neurology.

  • Research Integration: Most professors at KI are also practicing clinicians at the hospital, ensuring a "bench-to-bedside" learning environment.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

  • EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens: Free (No tuition fees).

  • Non-EU International Students:

    • BSc in Biomedicine: Approximately SEK 180,000 per year (Total ~SEK 540,000).

    • Global Master’s: Ranges from SEK 165,000 to SEK 200,000 per year.

    • Medical Degree (6-year): For those fluent in Swedish, total fees can exceed SEK 1.5 million for the full duration.

    • Application Fee: SEK 900.

  • Scholarships: The KI Global Master’s Scholarship covers tuition fees for a handful of top-tier international students each year.

    • City Details

  • Environment: Stockholm is a "Venice of the North," built on 14 islands connected by over 50 bridges. It is one of the world’s cleanest and safest capitals.

  • Vibe: A global hub for tech, fashion, and health-tech (the "Unicorn" capital of Europe).

  • Transport: Excellent public transport (SL). A student monthly pass is roughly SEK 650.

  • Cost of Living: High. KI recommends a monthly budget of SEK 10,500 – 14,000 including rent.

    • Hostel & Mess

    • Accommodation (KI Housing): Fee-paying students are often guaranteed a room for their first year.

      • KI Residence Solna/Flemingsberg: Modern studio or shared apartments.

      • Cost: Rent for a single room in a shared apartment starts around SEK 5,800 – 6,700 per month. Studio apartments can reach SEK 9,000 – 11,000.

    • Mess/Dining: There is no traditional "mess" or meal plan.

      • Student Kitchens: Every campus building has "Microwave rooms" where students heat up home-cooked meals—a staple of Swedish student culture.

      • Cafeterias: Campus restaurants offer student-priced lunches (approx. SEK 85–100).

    Miscellaneous

  • NRI Seats: Karolinska Institutet does not have NRI seats, management quotas, or donation-based admissions.

  • Admission Process: 100% merit-based.

    • For Medicine: Requires TISUS (Swedish proficiency) and top competitive grades.

    • For Global Programs: Based on your Bachelor’s GPA, CV, and English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+).

  • Application Timeline: For Autumn 2026, the application period is October 16, 2025 – January 15, 2026.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Students must typically have a minimum of 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in the 12th standard (40% for reserved categories) and must have qualified NEET in the current or previous two years, as per NMC guidelines.

    The duration is generally 6 years in total, which includes 5 years of academic study (54 months) and 1 year of compulsory internship (12 months), fully complying with the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) rules.

    The process is simple: 1. Submit scanned documents (10th, 11th, and 12th mark sheets, NEET result, Passport scan, and a recent passport-size photograph with a white background). 2. Receive the Admission Letter from the University. 3. Process the Invitation Letter for Visa. 4. Complete the Visa application with our assistance.

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    While most universities admit based on your 12th marks and NEET qualification, some may require a simple online entrance test or interview. We will guide you through any such requirement.

    Fees typically cover the Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Medical Insurance, Visa Extension, and administrative charges. A detailed, transparent fee structure showing Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Mess Charges, Visa/Invitation Fee, and Medical Assurance Fee for each country and university will be provided upfront.

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