About Karolinska Institutet

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. Our vision is to advance knowledge about life and strive towards better health for all. Karolinska Institutet accounts for the single largest share of all academic medical research conducted in Sweden and offers the country’s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet selects the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.

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Strategy and core values
Four students sitting around a table and talking. Photo: Erik Flyg

Strategy and core values

KI will approach the year 2030 as a pioneering, collaborative and global university. These strategic choices are the most important for us to achieve our overall goals and approach the vision.

Collaboration and network
Man in hospital scrubs working at Karolinska University Hospital talks to woman in black clothes. They are standing in the corridor that leads between KI and the hospital. Photo: Erik Cronberg

Collaboration and network

KI's research results are utilised through international collaborations, innovation initiatives and close collaboration with healthcare and industry. KI's single largest partner is Region Stockholm.

Sustainable development at KI
President Annika Östman Wernerson with microfon on a stage in front of sign with the text One KI for sustianable dvelopment Photo: Erik Flyg

Sustainable development at KI

KI contributes to sustainable development through research, education and collaboration. KI's vision is to promote knowledge about life and strive towards better health for everyone. It includes taking responsibility for the environment and social perspective for both current and future generations.

History and Cultural Heritage
Old medical collections of texts and animals. Photo: Anna Lantz

History and Cultural Heritage

Karolinska Institutet was founded in 1810 by King Karl XIII. KI was the first Swedish university to focus exclusively on medicine and today it has a rich cultural heritage, including an extensive collection of medical literature dating back to the 16th century. 

Prizes and cermonies
The Nobel prize medal with a background of an audience in the aula. Photo: ©® The Nobel Foundation,Erik Flyg

Prizes and cermonies

The Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology is awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet in the first week of October each year. Many other prizes and awards are also presented during the academic ceremonies.

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