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Karolinska Institute

Stockholm, SE · Ranking #164

The world's largest medical university and one of the most prestigious. Home to the Nobel Assembly that awards the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Renowned for biomedical research and clinical education.

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Karolinska Institute

About the university

The world's largest medical university and one of the most prestigious. Home to the Nobel Assembly that awards the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Renowned for biomedical research and clinical education.

Key information

  • Location: Stockholm, SE
  • Ranking #164
  • QS #164
  • THE #160
  • National ranking #3
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Biomedical Science
  • Public Health

Programs (10)

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Dentistry
  • Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Student body

  • Total students: 7,000
  • International students: 35%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €500 - €1,200 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 98%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 3.8

Tuition costs

  • €0 - €15,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 15.00%
  • Scholarships available: Swedish Institute scholarships, KI scholarships, Nordic grants
  • Additional costs: Living costs ~€900-1400/month

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1810
  • Teaching languages: Swedish, English
  • Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

  • Website: https://ki.se