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Karolinska Institutet

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Overview

Established in 1861, the Karolinska Institutet (Karolinska Institute) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Stockholm (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Stockholm County. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Karolinska Institutet (KI) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Karolinska Institutet (KI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 163-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Karolinska Institutet's Control Typepublic

Entity

Karolinska Institutet's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Karolinska Institutet' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Karolinska Institutet's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Karolinska Institute
Acronym KI
Founded 1861 Origins date back to 1810 as Carolinska Medico Chirurgiska institutet
Motto Att förbättra människors hälsa
To improve human health
Colours KI plum
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University Location

Address
Stockholm
171 77 Stockholm County
Sweden
Karolinska Institutet's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Karolinska Institutet Phone Number +46 (8) 5248 6400
Karolinska Institutet Fax Number +46 (8) 311 101

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Karolinska Institutet's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Karolinska Institutet's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Karolinska Institutet's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Karolinska Institutet.

Karolinska Institutet: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Karolinska Institutet's admission information.

Karolinska Institutet's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Karolinska Institutet's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Karolinska Institutet a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Karolinska Institutet's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Karolinska Institutet's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Karolinska Institute has more than 2100 international students.

Karolinska Institutet's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Karolinska Institutet.

Karolinska Institutet's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Karolinska Institutet has an enrollment range of 8,000-8,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Karolinska Institutet's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


Karolinska Institutet's Control Type Control Type

Karolinska Institutet is a public higher education institution.


Karolinska Institutet's Entity Type Entity Type

Karolinska Institutet is a non-profit higher education institution.


Karolinska Institutet's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Karolinska Institutet's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Karolinska Institutet does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Karolinska Institutet's main facilities:


Karolinska Institutet's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Karolinska Institutet's Library


Karolinska Institutet's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Karolinska Institutet's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Karolinska Institutet's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Karolinska Institutet's main services:


Karolinska Institutet's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Karolinska Institutet's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Karolinska Institutet's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Karolinska Institutet's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Karolinska Institutet's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Karolinska Institutet's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Karolinska Institutet is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1861


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Karolinska Institutet's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Karolinska Institutet's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Karolinska Institutet's Facebook page Karolinska Institutet's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Karolinska Institutet's X (formerly Twitter) page Karolinska Institutet's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Karolinska Institutet's YouTube channel Karolinska Institutet's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Karolinska Institutet's Instagram page Karolinska Institutet's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Karolinska Institutet's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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