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Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical universities and home of the Nobel Assembly where 50 professors each year select the Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine. The university holds this honourable task since 1901. Karolinska Institutet was founded by King Karl XIII in 1810 as an academy for the training of skilled army surgeons.
Today, Karolinska Institutet is a modern medical university and one of the foremost in the world. It is consistently ranked in the top 50 universities globally and among the top five medical universities in Europe. Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offer the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. Karolinska Institutet offers eight Global Master’s programmes, one Global Bachelor's programme and a number of single subject courses that are taught entirely in English.
Furthermore, over 350 students take their PhD degree each year at Karolinska Institutet, after studies corresponding to four years of full-time study.
About Karolinska Institutet
Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical universities and home of the Nobel Assembly where 50 professors each year select the Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine. The university holds this honourable task since 1901. Karolinska Institutet was founded by King Karl XIII in 1810 as an academy for the training of skilled army surgeons.
Today, Karolinska Institutet is a modern medical university and one of the foremost in the world. It is consistently ranked in the top 50 universities globally and among the top five medical universities in Europe. Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offer the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. Karolinska Institutet offers eight Global Master’s programmes, one Global Bachelor's programme and a number of single subject courses that are taught entirely in English.
Furthermore, over 350 students take their PhD degree each year at Karolinska Institutet, after studies corresponding to four years of full-time study.
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Karolinska Institutet
Campus Solna (HQ), Stockholm Sweden
# 7QS WUR Ranking By Subject
12Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes
21 % International students
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About Karolinska Institutet
Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical universities and home of the Nobel Assembly where 50 professors each year select the Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine. The university holds this honourable task since 1901. Karolinska Institutet was founded by King Karl XIII in 1810 as an academy for the training of skilled army surgeons.
Today, Karolinska Institutet is a modern medical university and one of the foremost in the world. It is consistently ranked in the top 50 universities globally and among the top five medical universities in Europe. Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offer the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. Karolinska Institutet offers eight Global Master’s programmes, one Global Bachelor's programme and a number of single subject courses that are taught entirely in English.
Furthermore, over 350 students take their PhD degree each year at Karolinska Institutet, after studies corresponding to four years of full-time study.
About Karolinska Institutet
Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical universities and home of the Nobel Assembly where 50 professors each year select the Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine. The university holds this honourable task since 1901. Karolinska Institutet was founded by King Karl XIII in 1810 as an academy for the training of skilled army surgeons.
Today, Karolinska Institutet is a modern medical university and one of the foremost in the world. It is consistently ranked in the top 50 universities globally and among the top five medical universities in Europe. Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offer the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. Karolinska Institutet offers eight Global Master’s programmes, one Global Bachelor's programme and a number of single subject courses that are taught entirely in English.
Furthermore, over 350 students take their PhD degree each year at Karolinska Institutet, after studies corresponding to four years of full-time study.
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Bachelor's Programme in Biomedicine
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Master's Programme in Bioentrepreneurship
Master's Programme in Biomedicine
Master's Programme in Biomedicine
Master's Programme in Biostatistics and Data Science
Master's Programme in Biostatistics and Data Science
Master's Programme in Global Health
Master's Programme in Global Health
Master's Programme in Molecular Techniques in Life Science
Master's Programme in Molecular Techniques in Life Science
Master's Programme in Nutrition Science
Master's Programme in Nutrition Science
Master's Programme in Public Health Sciences
Master's Programme in Public Health Sciences
Master's Programme in Toxicology
Master's Programme in Toxicology
Master's Programme in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology
Master's Programme in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology
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Master's in Health Economics, Policy and Managemet
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Karolinska Institutet is one of the top Public universities in , . It is ranked #7 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025.
QS Contributor - Europe University Rankings 2026
This recognition highlights the university’s commitment to sharing accurate, comprehensive data with QS. While not included in this year’s published rankings, the institution plays an active role in the global academic community and contributes to a more complete picture of higher education in the region.
Contributor Status signals transparency, engagement and a willingness to be compared on a global scale – qualities valued by students, academics and partners alike.
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