Professional Services
Karolinska Institutet's students and researchers are supported by administrative functions at the departments and the Professional Services.

Veronika Sundström
University DirectorCatrin Främberg
Head SecretaryOffice of Legal, Planning and Economic Affairs
The Office of Legal, Planning and Economic Affairs supports KI's leadership in overarching university issues and in the management and development of KI's operations.
The Office of Legal, Planning and Economic Affairs is divided into the following units:
- Legal Office
- Archive and Registry
- Management Office
- Planning Office
- Purchase and Procurement Unit
- Financial Services
- Accounting and Controlling
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Sven Carlsson
Head of OfficeAnne-Marie Windahl
Division AdministratorAdministrative Support
The Administrative support is divided into the following units:
- Finance
- Personnel
- Safety and security
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Tomas Högberg
Chief of StaffMagnus Håkansson
Head of UnitCommunications and Public Relations Office
Communications and Public Relations Office operates principally on behalf of the president and management of Karolinska Institutet. It also offers a solid infrastructure and tool for communication activities and has a coordinating, supportive and advisory role on matters relating to information and communication. The Communications and Public Relations Office accords with the rules governing public authorities and universities.
The Communications and Public Relations Office is divided into the following units:
- Communications Coordination and Branding
- Digital Communications Development
- Press Office and Editorial Content
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Peter Andréasson
Head of OfficeAnki Israelsson
Division AdministratorEducation Support Office
The Education Support Office is divided into the following units:
- Faculty Office Education
- Education Office for Study Programmes in Medicine and Biomedicine
- Support to Programme- and Education committees
- Study Administration Unit
- Executive and Professional Education Unit
- Education communication, Guidance and Alumni Relations
- Unit for Admissions, Graduation and Dissertation
- Student Wellbeing Centre
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Åsa Nandorf
Head of OfficeMichaela Österdahl
Division AdministratorHR Office
The HR Office is divided into the following units:
- Labour Law and Work Enviroment
- Payroll and Controlling
- Competence Provision
- Academic Appointments
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Johanna Bäckström
Head of OfficeMichaela Stadtlander
HR SpecialistInformation Technology Office
The Information Technology Office is responsible for common IT infrastructure at Karolinska Institutet.
The Information Technology Office is divided into the following units:
- IT Stab
- IT Development
- IT Infrastructure
- IT Service
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Mattias Nordström
IT and digitization directorResearch Support and External Relations Office
The Research Support and External Relations Office is divided into the following units:
- Faculty Office Research
- International Relations Office
- Grants Office
- Compliance & Data Office
- External Engagement Office
- Development Office
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Björn Kull
Head of OfficeProperty and Facilities Office
The Property and Facilities Office is divided into the following units:
- Facility Management Unit
- Safety and Security Unit
- Property Management Unit