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# 7QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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1Undergraduate programs

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11Postgraduate programs

Tuitionfee

180,000 SEKTuition Fee/year

About Karolinska Institutet

Based in Stockholm, Karolinska Institutet (KI)  is a one-faculty university dedicated to the medical and health sciences, with a reputation for top quality research and innovation. We are consistently ranked in the top 50 universities globally and the...
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About Karolinska Institutet

Based in Stockholm, Karolinska Institutet (KI)  is a one-faculty university dedicated to the medical and health sciences, with a reputation for top quality research and innovation. We are consistently ranked in the top 50 universities globally and the...
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Available programs

Bachelor’s degree in biomedicine

Stockholm’s Karolinska Institutet offers an undergraduate program exclusively in English: a bachelor of medical science with a major in biomedicine.

Lasting three years, the program will impart you with a comprehensive knowledge...
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Stockholm’s Karolinska Institutet (KI) specializes in medical and health sciences and enjoys a reputation for innovation and research in the field. KI is consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 medical universities.

The university offers master’s degrees...
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University information

Sweden has a central online application system and you apply on universityadmissions.se. The application period is open from mid-October until mid-January.

https://education.ki.se/bachelors-masters-studies/apply 

General

6.5+
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Bachelor

30+
6.5+
90+

Master

3+
6.5+
90+
Candidates are required to submit a motivational letter where they motivate why they want to attend the programme.

Education and research at Karolinska Institutet is conducted on two campuses: the northern Campus Solna and the southern Campus Flemingsberg. Most of the global programmes are given on campus Solna. Facilities are modern and offer plenty of green spaces. A 15 minute ride with public transport is the estimated travel time between the campuses and the city. Karolinska Institutet runs its own...
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Student life

Karolinska Institutet is situated in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, which offers good public transport, culture, nightlife, and business, surrounded by plenty of nature and blue water. Stockholm is one of the most innovative cities in Europe and also one of the world’s most productive hubs for health care advancement and life science knowhow.  Stockholm is...
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There are international career opportunities for graduates, with close links to the public and private sectors throughout the time of study, as well as opportunities for further PhD studies.

World-class research and specialised research environments create a breeding ground for doctoral studies (PhD) at Karolinska Institutet.  A doctoral degree from KI gives you cutting edge skills within...
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

180,000 SEK
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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A limited number of scholarships are available to support the tuition fee cost at Karolinska Institutet for international fee-paying students. The Swedish Institute also offers scholarships. 

Rankings & ratings

Karolinska Institutet is one of the top public universities in Stockholm, Sweden. It is ranked #7 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024.

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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    #3
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    #7
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    #6
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    #1
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    #8
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    #10
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    #1
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    #5
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    #7

Ranking criteria

84.7
Overall
86.8
Academic Reputation
88.6
Citations per Paper
79.3
Employer Reputation
80.4
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Campus locations

Campus Flemingsberg Campus

Alfred Nobels Allé 8, Huddinge

Stockholm

SE

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