Karolinska Institutet
As one of the world’s foremost medical universities, KI accounts for the single largest share of all academic medical research conducted in Sweden. KI also offers the country’s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences.
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KI offers a dynamic and supportive environment for researchers and academic staff, where academic freedom and Sweden’s strong commitment to work-life balance are key elements of the professional culture. Karolinska Institutet is a place where you can grow as a researcher while contributing to advancements in global health. Join us!
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Karolinska Institutet's vision is to be one of the leading medical universities in the world. Our committed and competent employees make this possible. Welcome to read more about available positions and career development at KI.
Increase in first-choice applicants to KI’s Undergraduate Programmes
The application period for this autumn’s national programmes and courses expired on 15 April. The number of applications to KI’s study programmes increased by 10 per cent compared to last year, with the Speech and Language Pathology Programme seeing the sharpest rise.
Swedish Hanna Gräs is pursuing a global master's programme at KI
Hanna Gräs, 24, has always had a passion for medicine and research. How she would get there, however, was not as clear. From growing up in a Stockholm suburb to studying in the English-taught master's programme in translational physiology and pharmacology, her ongoing journey towards a career in life sciences is both exciting and challenging.
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