For students attending the Bachelor's Programme in Biomedicine Bachelor's Programme in Biomedicine: Study Abroad
Application details for studying abroad with the Bachelor's Programme in Biomedicine
Partner universities 2025/2026
Please note that the information about the partner universities is continuously being updated and may contain errors as partner universities sometimes change their policies/requirements.
In the Bachelor’s programme in Biomedicine you can participate in exchange studies at universities in the Nordic countries, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and North America.
You have the option to go on exchange in three different semesters. In semester 3 or 4 you can go on an exchange to Leiden University Medical Centre, where you take courses. In semester 6 you have the opportunity to go abroad to collect data for your degree project.
The exchange reports are a great source of information where previous exchange students write about their experiences abroad.
If you want to learn more about the respective universities and what they can offer exchange students, read about the universities here.
See the current list of partner universities and available places in the list below.
Exchange study opportunities
Photo: N/AExchange studies in semester 3 or 4
During semester 3 or semester 4 you can go on exchange studies to Universiteit Leiden (LUMC), where you take a full semester of courses.
Exchange studies in semester 6
In semester 6 you have the opportunity to go abroad to collect data for your degree project both as officially nominated student or on your own.
Partner universities 2025/2026
Partner universities 2025/2026
The students enrolled in the bachelor programme in biomedicine at Karolinska Institutet can choose to carry out the data collection for their degree project course in semester 6 as officially nominated at one of our partner universities.
Application and general rules
General rules and requirements for exchange studies
To find out more about how to apply to go on exchange to one of our partner universities as well as all general rules related to the process.
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Information about your application, selection and nomination
Photo: PMAGIExchange studies and accreditation
All you need to know before, during and after your exchange and the transfer of credits
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Contact details for exchange studies
Exchange programmes and scholarships
Exchange programmes and scholarships
Karolinska Institutet has established exchange agreements with many universities around the world. The exchanges are carried out within different exchange programmes
Deadlines
Exchange studies during the academic year 2025/2026
Exchange studies in semester 3 or 4 (courses):
Application Deadline for exchange studies at Leiden for courses in the Autumn semester 2025 was February 7th, 2025 at 11am. The application is now closed.
Application Deadline for exchange studies at Leiden for courses in the Spring semester 2026: August 22nd, 2025 at 11am.
The outcome of our assessment will be sent out the following week. If nominated, you will have until April 1st to apply to the University of Leiden (studies starting in September) and October 15th (studies starting in February).
Exchange studies in semester 6 (degree project):
Application Deadline for exchange for your degree project in the Spring semester 2026 was January 31st, 2025. The application is now closed
Deadline for for our second round of application has been set to Friday May 30th, 2025 at 11am.
BIONK
The International Committee of the Biomedicine Programmes
The International Committee of the Biomedicine Programmes (BIONK) is responsible for exchange studies in the Biomedicine Programmes. BIONK consists of teachers, international coordinators, the programme administrator, and student representatives. BIONK signs exchange agreements with partner universities, decides about rules for participation and selection of students for the exchange programmes, etc.
In the field of Biomedicine, you have the opportunity to spend part of your studies abroad. Completing a course or doing project work in another country is a unique experience compared to studying in Sweden. Experiencing another culture from the inside is a fantastic way of learning more about yourself and your field of study. Studying abroad means not only academic development, it also provides insights and experiences you will profit from in your future life - both professionally and personally. You will also make lifelong friends and many other interesting contacts. If you are considering studying abroad, it is important that you consider how you will deal with unforeseen events. An exchange student should be flexible and be able to take initiative.
For general information about exchange studies through KI, read more on:
Study Abroad at Karolinska Institutet
Studera utomlands genom Karolinska Institutet (Swedish)
Best Exchange Report
Every student going abroad as officially nominated is requested to write an exchange report. All students allowing us to publish their exchange reports with their name and email address compete for the Best Exchange Report of the Year award which includes a money prize. To learn more, visit the page Award-winning travel reports.
Eurolife grantee stories
On the Eurolife's webpage you can read the stories of studies who have been granted a Eurolife stipends. Here you can also find our own students' Fahrsan Rahman and Tetiana Poliakova's stories.