
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.

Press invitation: Apply for accreditation for the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on 6 October
The announcement will be open only for media representatives who have been accredited in advance. Please note that a registration beforehand and valid press credentials (also for accompanying colleagues) are mandatory. In addition to a press ID, you must bring a valid photo ID (driving license, passport or other equivalent). Read more and register by 2 October.

A warm welcome to students on KI’s global bachelor’s and master’s programmes
The stage in the Erling Persson Hall in Aula Medica was brightly decorated with balloons and flowers as KI welcomed around 400 students on the global bachelor's and master’s programmes . After the ceremony, the students had a chance to meet different parts of KI on hand to welcome them and answer questions. Another highlight was the distribution of the coveted KI backpacks. Welcome, all new students!

Welcome to our newly admitted students!
Congratulations and we are happy that you have chosen to study with us. Here you will find all the information you need as a new student. We hope you have a great time at KI!

What's it like to be a new student at KI?
If you are reading this, you might be a student, an alumnus, or considering studying at Karolinska Institutet. Regardless, you probably have your own idea of what it is like to be a new student at KI, whether you have experienced it or not. Here, two students – one who is brand new and one who has studied a few semesters – answer questions about how it is, or was, to be new KI students.

Meet our students on social media

News and updates from the University Management

Working at KI

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

Support research and education

Core facilities

International collaboration

University Library (KIB)

KI in brief
