Degrees
On this page, you will find information about degree certificates, how to apply, and the regulations and requirements that apply. Please note that you must apply for your degree certificate yourself; it is not issued automatically.
Applying for a degree certificate
When you have completed your studies at Karolinska Institutet, you need to apply for your degree certificate in Ladok to receive your degree certificate.
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Answers to frequently asked questions about degrees.
Degree certificate
A degree certificate is a document confirming that you have fulfilled the requirements for a specific degree.
Photo: N/ADegree Regulations at Karolinska Institutet
To be awarded a degree certificate, you must meet the requirements for the degree. The degree officers assess your application in accordance with the applicable national and local regulations.
Photo: Andrea PiacquadioSharing and verification of degree certificates
Are you applying for a job? Have you been asked to verify your degree certificate? On this page, you will find helpful information on how to share and verify your degree certificate.
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If you need a copy of your degree certificate, issued before 1 April 2024.
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Students without an active student account at Karolinska Institutet can log in to a limited version of Ladok for students, called Ladok for alumni.
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Are you an international student without a Swedish personal identity number, or are you planning to leave Sweden? Add an alternative login method to your Ladok account now.
Photo: Liza SimonssonGraduation Ceremonies and Doctoral Conferment Ceremonies
Karolinska Institutet organises graduation ceremonies for students who have completed their undergraduate studies or Global Master's Programme at KI, as well as doctoral conferment ceremonies for newly conferred doctors.
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Contact
Contact the Degree Officers
If you have any questions regarding degree certificates, please contact KI's Degree Office.
E-mail: examen@ki.se
Telephone: 08-524 86 440
Telephone hours: Tuesdays, 09:30–11:00.
Postal address:
Karolinska Institutet
Examen
Avdelningen för utbildningsstöd
171 77 Stockholm
Contact Academic Ceremonies
If you have questions regarding your graduation ceremony or doctoral conferment ceremony, please contact the team organising the academic ceremonies at Karolinska Institutet.
E-mail: examensceremoni@ki.se