Degrees
Here you will find information on how to apply for a degree, degree regulations, and other information you need to know about your degree. Please note that you must apply for a degree certificate yourself for your degree to be issued.
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.
Photo: N/ADegrees - Frequently asked questions
Here you will find 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: Christin HumeLadok for alumni
Students without an active student account at Karolinska Institutet can log in to a limited version of Ladok for students called Ladok for alumni.
Photo: Getty ImagesCopy of degree certificate issued before 1 April 2024
If you need a copy of your degree certificate, issued before 1 April 2024.
Photo: Andrea PiacquadioSharing and verification of degree certificates
Are you applying for a job? Have you been asked to verify your degree certificate? Here you will find information on how to share and verify your degree certificate.
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.
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. Please note! Closed 4 August–8 September 2026.
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
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