Incoming student exchange
Karolinska Institutet has reached exchange agreements with over 100 institutions around the world. To apply as an exchange student to Karolinska Institutet you must be enrolled at one of these partner institutions.
Partner institutions and agreements
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Apply for Accommodation
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Learning Swedish
Doing a traineeship or Internship at KI
If you are interested in doing a traineeship, internship or observership at KI please click here for more information. KI cannot arrange or host you in a hospital or clinic through the Erasmus+ traineeship programme outside of established exchange agreements.
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Submit exchange student reports
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Academic calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters, the first one beginning in late August.
Get inspired!
What's it Like Being an Exchange Student at KI?
See Marissa's Study Abroad film where she shares her experiences of being an exchange student at KI.