Universities in Sweden

Karolinska Institutet

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Overview

Karolinska Institutet (Karolinska Institute) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden. Founded in 1861, Karolinska Institutet (KI) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet. KI provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 165-year-old Swedish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. KI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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

Identity

Name
Name (English) Karolinska Institute
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
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
Mascot

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Location

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

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Website

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Karolinska Institute's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Karolinska Institutet is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet

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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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Karolinska Institutet as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Karolinska Institutet Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Karolinska Institutet 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.



Karolinska Institutet: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Karolinska Institutet Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Karolinska Institutet Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Karolinska Institutet categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Karolinska Institutet Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Karolinska Institutet website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Karolinska Institutet Admission Info


Karolinska Institutet's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Karolinska Institutet is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Karolinska Institutet's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Karolinska Institutet has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Karolinska Institutet 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Karolinska Institutet's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Karolinska Institute has more than 2100 international students.


Karolinska Institutet's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Karolinska Institutet's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Karolinska Institutet Size and Profile


Karolinska Institutet's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Karolinska Institutet has a student enrollment ranging from 8,000 to 8,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Karolinska Institutet's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Karolinska Institutet's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


Karolinska Institutet's Control Type Control Type

Karolinska Institutet is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Karolinska Institutet's Entity Type Entity Type

Karolinska Institutet is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Karolinska Institutet's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Karolinska Institutet's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Karolinska Institutet's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Karolinska Institutet adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Karolinska Institutet's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Karolinska Institutet is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Karolinska Institutet Facilities


Karolinska Institutet's Library University Library

Yes Visit Karolinska Institutet's Library


Karolinska Institutet's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Yes


Karolinska Institutet's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Karolinska Institutet Services


Karolinska Institutet's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Karolinska Institutet's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


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


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Academic Structure

Karolinska Institutet Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Karolinska Institutet 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)


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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karolinska Institutet public or private?

Karolinska Institutet is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Karolinska Institutet profit or non-profit?

Karolinska Institutet is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Karolinska Institutet in terms of enrollment?

Karolinska Institutet has a student enrollment ranging from 8,000 to 8,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Karolinska Institutet in terms of academic staff?

Karolinska Institutet's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is Karolinska Institutet a coeducational institution?

Karolinska Institutet is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Karolinska Institutet use?

Karolinska Institutet adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Karolinska Institutet affiliated with?

None.

Does Karolinska Institutet admit international students?

Yes. Karolinska Institute has more than 2100 international students.

What is Karolinska Institutet's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Karolinska Institutet 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Karolinska Institutet KI?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Karolinska Institutet KI located?

Karolinska Institutet is located in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden. Address: .

Is Karolinska Institutet KI accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Karolinska Institutet is accredited by Utbildningsdepartementet (since 1861).

Does Karolinska Institutet offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Karolinska Institutet offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Karolinska Institutet have a university library?

Yes

Does Karolinska Institutet provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Karolinska Institutet have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Karolinska Institutet offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Karolinska Institutet offer career services?

Not reported

Does Karolinska Institutet offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Karolinska Institutet have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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