KI backpack for all new programme students
All students starting one of KI's bachelor’s or master’s programmes and exchange students receive the popular KI backpack at the start of the semester. The backpack can be picked up only during the Welcome ceremony at the beginning of the semester.
Who gets a backpack?
All new students enrolled in an undergraduate or master's programme receive a KI backpack during their first semester.
How do I collect my backpack?
- Register for the Welcome Ceremony and receive a QR code.
- Attend the Welcome Ceremony at Aula Medica in campus Solna and show your QR code at one of the distribution points at the fair.
- Information and the registration link for the Welcome Ceremony can be found on the new students' page on your programme's website.
When can I collect my backpack?
You can collect your backpack on the Welcome Ceremony. If you are unable to attend, we offer a collection opportunity later in the semester. The date for this collection will be announced in Student News.
More common questions about the KI backpack
I haven't received an invitation to the Welcome Ceremony, what should I do?
Check the New Student page on your programme's website, where you will find the registration link. If you cannot find the registration link, contact ki-student@ki.se. Provide your name, personal number, and the programme you are enrolled in.
I couldn't attend the Welcome Ceremony. Can I collect the backpack at another time?
Yes, you can collect it at the collection opportunity, which usually takes place a few weeks after the semester starts. Keep an eye on Student News for the date.
I couldn't attend the Welcome Ceremony and I can't attend the collection opportunity. Can I collect the backpack at another time?
No, these are the only two opportunities available. We cannot distribute backpacks to students at different times. You can ask a friend to collect the backpack for you if they have your ID or a picture of your ID.
How do I know when the collection opportunity is?
We will announce it in Student News, so read it and stay updated.
Can my friend collect the backpack for me?
Yes, if your friend has your ID or a picture of your ID.
Can I collect the backpack at campus Flemingsberg?
No, the backpacks are available for collection at the campus in Solna.
I am taking a freestanding course at KI, do I get a backpack?
No, unfortunately, only students starting semester 1 of an undergraduate or master's programme receive a backpack.
I am starting semester 1 of a supplementary programme. Do I get a backpack?
No, we do not distribute backpacks to students in supplementary programmes. Only students starting semester 1 of an undergraduate or master's programme receive a backpack.
I am in semester 2 of a bachelor programme but did not collect my backpack in the first semester. Can I get a backpack now?
No, unfortunately. We do not have a stock of backpacks and only order as many as needed for each Welcome Ceremony.
I am an incoming exchange student, do I get a backpack?
Yes, you can pick up a backpack.
My backpack is broken, can I get a new one?
No, unfortunately, but the backpack is available for purchase in the KI webshop.
I lost my backpack, can I get a new one?
No, each student receives one backpack. The backpack is available for purchase in the KI webshop.
Is the backpack available for purchase anywhere?
Yes, the backpack is available for purchase in the KI webshop.