Student life
Studying at Karolinska institutet is more than just doing your coursework. On this page you can find tips that will help you make the most of your time as a student on KI.
Student life in Stockholm and Sweden
Student blogs on life in Stockholm & Sweden
Stockholm
Find out what Stockholm has to offer international students.
studyinsweden.se
Read up on Swedish culture and day-to-day life on the Study in Sweden website and blog.
Living costs
The cost of living in Sweden is high. But it's not impossible to live on a budget even in expensive Stockholm.
Student vlog: Living costs for a student in Stockholm
Worried about keeping the budget? Mireia sorts it out for you!
Student vlog: How to survive Swedish winter
Yeung shows you how to get through the Swedish winter.
Webinar: Student housing
Digital ambassador Gerda guides you through the many accommodation options you have as a student at KI.
Social life
Make new friends through the student union
The student union Medicinska Föreningen (MF) offer exciting events all year; sports activities, pubs, lectures, open meetings, dinners, and parties.
Get involved in a union body or association
Get involved in the student community. There's something for everyone!
Student blogs on student life
Fitness and wellbeing
Student vlog: Sports facilities at Campus Solna
Digital ambassador Clàudia shows you around the sports facilities at Campus Solna.
KI Health Promotion on Instagram
As a student you have free access to spacious and modern gyms, weekly classes, health talks, resources for mental wellbeing, and much more.
The Sports Committee on Instagram
The Sports Committee organise sports days, weekly activities, sports trips and much more.
Campus life
Student blogs on campus life
What does it look like at campus Flemingsberg?
Join bachelor's student Linnea Wester on a tour around Campus Flemingsberg.
What does it look like at campus Solna?
Join master's student Jie-Hyun Choi on a tour around Campus Solna.