Introduction week at Karolinska Institutet
The week before study start, KI will host arrival days and introduction activities for international students. Among other things you will be invited to a welcome ceremony and fair in Aula Medica on Campus Solna on 25 August. This page will be continuously updated with information and as an admitted student you will receive updates through our newsletters.
Arrival days: 19 and 20 August
The arrival days are organized to give you a smooth arrival and ensure that you get the information needed for a good start at your new study destination. When planning your arrival at KI, make sure to arrive on one of these days to enjoy the additional services offered. Taking part in the arrival days gives you a good chance to get the best possible start to your studies at KI.
If you arrive at Arlanda Airport our student guides and staff will be welcoming you there. They are expecting you and will happily answer any questions you might have and assist you during the last stretch of your journey.
While arriving at KI, you will get an introduction to the campus and further help with any questions you may have.
Introduction week: 21 - 25 August
Social and informative events for newly arrived international students.
21 August: Campus Solna Tour
22 August: Health promotion activities before lunch, University Library tour after lunch
23 August: Social activity day, more details to come
24 August: Full day lectures and interactive workshops: Communicating Across Cultures and Inter-professional Learning and Intercultural Competencies, KI backpack handout
Welcome ceremony and Fair: 25 August
Students attending the global programmes and exchange students are invited to Karolinska Institutet’s international introduction ceremony in Aula Medica on Campus Solna. During the ceremony, you will be welcomed by the president of KI, meet current students, and learn more about what student life at KI has to offer!
After the ceremony, you will be able to take part in the fair where you can meet and mingle with the different support functions at KI available to students, as well as meeting the different programs.
Invitation and more information about the program will be sent to your e-mail closer to the date.