Welcome to KI – Activities for new students 2026
Join us for a week of activities designed to help you settle into life at KI. Meet other students, discover campus and Stockholm, and learn more about the support and opportunities available to you. The week ends with a joint Welcome Day for all new students!
Student Union + KI
The student union, Medicinska Föreningen, hosts a range of fun social activities before the semester begins, 24 to 28 August. It’s a brilliant way to get to know KI and meet new friends. Expect picnics, guided tours of Stockholm, pub nights, parties, and much more. You’re warmly encouraged to join!
KI’s Student Support team also looks forward to meeting you and sharing practical tips to help you settle in smoothly.
Information on how to register for the activities is provided below.
Arrival Days at Arlanda 22–23 August
We want to welcome you when you land at Arlanda Airport! You'll be greeted by KI students and members of the Student Union. They're there to help you find the best way to get to campus and answer any questions you might have about KI or getting into Stockholm City.
Our greeters will be at Arlanda between 10 AM and 8 PM. If you arrive outside those hours, no problem – you can easily find your way to Stockholm City on your own.
Information on how to get from Arlanda to Stockholm city
Lectures and Swedish fika
KI’s Student Support team invites you to two days of informative sessions and relaxed networking. Learn about academic writing, the services offered by the Student Wellbeing Centre, and how we learn across cultures. Enjoy a classic Swedish fika and plenty of opportunities to meet fellow students. International coordinators will also be available, making this a great opportunity for exchange students to get practical guidance and ask questions.
Welcome Ceremony and fair
You’re invited to a welcome ceremony in Aula Medica, 28 August 2026, followed by a fair where you can meet various KI services. You’ll be greeted by the KI President, hear from a student panel, and enjoy some live entertainment. Afterwards, we’ll offer fika and you’ll receive your very own KI backpack.
How do I register for the activities?
To attend the arrival days at Arlanda Airport, the KI Welcome Team Sessions, and the Welcome Day, please register here
For the student union activities, sign up via the activity schedule below.
Do you have any questions about registering for the Introduction week? Please contact us at ki-student@ki.se. You will be able to register until 20 August.
Introduction Week 2026 – Activity Schedule
KI welcome team
10.00-10.30: Practical information regarding interaction with public services in Sweden – Laureano Arroyo Boström and Maryam Al-Saqa
Location: Campus Solna, Berzelius väg 3, Andreas Vesalius.
The Medical Students’ Association (Medicinska Föreningen)
Welcome Day at Campus Flemingsberg and Welcome Pub at Campus Solna!
Location: Campus Solna, MF student building, Nobels väg 10, Solna.
Time: 13.00-18.00
Come and meet Medicinska Föreningen and the student welcome team at Campus Flemingsberg. The day will then continue at Campus Solna, where the student union will host a relaxed evening with a friendly pub atmosphere.
Register here:
https://open.hitract.se/hitevent/16417
For questions regarding registration, please contact: mu@medicinskaforeningen.se
KI welcome team
09.00-09.45 - Discover the Nobel Prize at KI
Location: Nobel Forum, Nobels väg 1, Campus Solna
Would you like to learn more about the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and its connection to KI? On 25 August, you can join a talk and guided tour of Nobel Forum, where the prize is awarded each year. The session will be led by Thomas Perlmann, Secretary of the Nobel Assembly, who will share more about the Nobel Prize and KI’s role in it. Please note: Places are limited.
Register for: Discover the Nobel Prize at KI
10:00–10:10 – Welcome to KI!
A brief introduction to the day’s programme.
Location: Campus Solna, Biomedicum, Room: Eva & Georg Klein.
10:10–11:10 – Workshop with the Student Wellbeing Centre - Karin Kvist and Frida Kolasa
Get practical tips on wellbeing, maintaining balance, and developing sustainable study habits.
Location: Campus Solna, Biomedicum, Room: Eva & Georg Klein.
11:10–12:00 – Networking and Fika with KI’s International Coordinators
Meet fellow international students and make new connections over traditional Swedish fika.
Location: Campus Solna, Biomedicum, Room: Eva & Georg Klein.
The Medical Students’ Association (Medicinska Föreningen)
18:00 – Pub Crawl & Club Night in Stockholm City
Explore some of Stockholm’s pubs with your new friends during a fun evening in the city, ending with a club night.
Register here: https://open.hitract.se/hitevent/16418
For questions regarding registration, please contact: mu@medicinskaforeningen.se
KI welcome team
Location: Campus Solna, Nobels väg 12b, Petrénsalen.
10:00–11:00 – A Creative Session on Academic Writing with the KI Academic Writing Support
The session both offers some practical advice, tips, and strategies to help you develop your academic writing skills and allows you to use your own creativity in a fun way.
11:10–13:00 – Learning Across Cultures
An inspiring workshop on intercultural communication and studying in an international environment.
The Medical Students’ Association (Medicinska Föreningen)
Location: Campus Solna, the large lawn by Jöns Jacob
13:00–16:00 – Picnic Day
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a picnic, activities, and the chance to meet other students.
Register here: https://open.hitract.se/hitevent/16420
For questions regarding registration, please contact: mu@medicinskaforeningen.se
21:00–02:00 (or later) – MF Party!
Join your first student union party at the student union building! Enjoy a great atmosphere, music, and a fun night with fellow students.
Register here: https://open.hitract.se/hitevent/16419
For questions regarding registration, please contact: mu@medicinskaforeningen.se
The Medical Students’ Association (Medicinska Föreningen)
14:00–18:00 – Stockholm City Walk!
End the day with a social afternoon and discover some of Stockholm’s most popular student spots.
Explore Stockholm together with the student union! A great opportunity to meet other students and see some of the city's most famous sights.
Register here: https://open.hitract.se/hitevent/16421
For questions regarding registration, please contact: mu@medicinskaforeningen.se
13:30-16:00 The Welcome Day!
You are invited to an inspiring ceremony and fair at Aula Medica, where you will have the opportunity to meet fellow students, organisations, and different parts of KI’s activities.
Medicinska Föreningen
15.00-18.00 Amphiox Games at Campus Solna
Are you ready to compete with your team in the big games? Welcome to the Amphiox Games, where students compete in teams to be named the best new students!
Register here: https://open.hitract.se/hitevent/16422
For questions regarding registration, please contact: mu@medicinskaforeningen.se
18.00-22.00 Amphiox Games Dinner (sitting) at Campus Solna
Are you ready to attend your first student union dinner? Welcome to the Amphiox “fun” dinner! The spirit of the Amphiox Games continues into a lively and fun evening at the student union building, where students continue to compete and enjoy the night with their teams.
Register here: https://open.hitract.se/hitevent/16422
For questions regarding registration, please contact: mu@medicinskaforeningen.se
22.00 – late Amphiox Afterparty at Campus Solna
Do you want to celebrate with your Amphiox team after a long day of fun and activities? The evening continues with an afterparty where students can celebrate together with their team and others, rounding off the Introduction Week organised by the Welcome Committee.
Explore the different sections of Medicinska Föreningen during the info pub! This is a great opportunity to discover your interests within the student union and get involved.
For questions regarding registration, please contact: mu@medicinskaforeningen.se