Introduction at Karolinska Institutet
Are you global program student or exchange student starting at KI? Then you're warmly welcome to join fun and practical activities the week before the semester begins!
Student Union + KI = 💜
The student union Medicinska Föreningen (MF) organizes lots of fun social events before the semester starts. It’s a great way to get to know KI and make new friends! Activities include picnics, guided tours in Stockholm, pub nights, parties, and more. Of course you should join!
We at KI, who work with student support, also want to meet you and share practical tips and useful skills to help you get started.
Arrival Days at Arlanda 23–24 August
First things first, we want to welcome you when you land at Arlanda Airport! You’ll be met by KI students, the Student Union, and KI Housing. They’ll help you find the best way to get to campus and answer any questions you have about KI or housing.
Lectures and Swedish fika
You’re invited to two days filled with useful sessions and friendly mingling. We’ll talk about academic writing coaching, KI’s approach to generative AI, support from Student Health Services, and how we learn across cultures. You’ll also enjoy a classic Swedish fika and get the chance to chat with new friends. The international coordinators will be there too, perfect if you're an exchange student who needs help with practical matters.
Welcome Ceremony and fair
On the Friday before the semester starts, you’re invited to a welcome ceremony followed by a fair in Aula Medica. During the ceremony, you’ll be welcomed by the KI President, a student panel, and some live entertainment. After the ceremony, you’ll get to meet various KI services at the fair. We’ll treat you to fika and you’ll receive your very own KI backpack!
Activity schedule
The activity schedule for the week is published below but will be updated in June. For lectures in Swedish, see this page in Swedish.
We’ll start with an information session at the Flemingsberg campus, followed by a guided tour and fika with your mentors. At 16:00, we’ll take a bus to Solna for a barbecue, campus tours, and a welcome pub at MF’s student union house (18+ only). Meeting point: 13:00 at Alfred Nobels Allé 23, Flemingsberg. No registration needed!
- 11.00-12.30 Welcome and lecture on academic writing
- Lunch on campus
- 13.30-14.15 Lecture on AI
- 14.15-15.00 Mingle and fika. Meet international coordinators.
- 15.00-17.00 Learning across cultures
Meeting point campus Solna
It’s finally time for you Amphiox students to meet your mentors and teammates at the student union house on the Solna campus! The evening continues in central Stockholm, ending at a club in the city. Registration required. (Not yet open)
- 09.00-09.45 Mingle and fika
- 09.45-10.30 Workshop with the Student Wellbeing Centre
Join us on the lawn at the Solna campus for music, games, and fun with the MF board and your mentors. Meeting point: 12:00 at the Solna campus. No registration needed!
The competition starts! Explore Stockholm with your Amphiox team and collect points for Saturday’s final. Registration required. Not open yet.
KI’s central welcome team invites all new students to a Welcome Day and Fair in Aula Medica, Solna campus. Registration will be sent out separately.
Register for the introduction activities in Hitract
- To sign up for MF’s social activities, use the Hitract app.
- In Hitract you create an account and search for "Mottagningsutskottet". If you need help you will find a video at MU:s Instagram @mottagningsutskottetmf
- If you have any questions, please contact mu@medicinskaforeningen.se