Introduction at Karolinska Institutet 2025

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!

Students at the welcome day of the autumn semester of 2024.
Welcome day at KI 2024. Photo: Liza Simonsson

Student Union + KI = đź’ś

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 greeted by KI students and members of the Student Union. They're there to help you find the best way to get to campus and answer any questions you might have about KI or getting into Stockholm city.

Our greeters will be at Arlanda between 10 AM and 8 PM. If you arrive outside those hours, no problem – you can find information on how to get from Arlanda to Stockholm city.

Lectures and Swedish fika

KI's Student Support team invites you to two days filled with useful sessions and friendly mingling on tuesday and wednesday. We’ll talk about academic writing coaching, KI’s approach to generative AI, support from Student Wellbeing Centre, and how we learn across cultures. You’ll also enjoy a classic Swedish fika and get the chance to chat with your fellow students. 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.

Registration for activities

Two ways to register for activities:

  • To register for activities led by KI's Student Support, please use the button below. Deadline for registration: August 21.
  • For activities organized by the Student Unions, please use the button below.

Hitract

  • 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 or @hitract on Instagram.