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.
Get involved
MF - your student union
MF - your student union
The student union Medicinska Föreningen (MF) offer exciting events all year; sports activities, pubs, lectures, open meetings, dinners, and parties.
Coffee Hour - get together for "fika"
Coffee Hour - get together for "fika"
Coffee Hour is a weekly social event held in English, open to all Karolinska Institutet students on all levels.
On campus
Fitness and wellbeing
Fitness and wellbeing
As a student you have free access to the campus gym Base in Flemingsberg. At campus Solna you can participate in weekly classes in yoga, meditation and qi gong, and use the Biofit Space.
Religous meeting places
Religous meeting places
You can find rooms for meditation and prayer on both campuses.
Self catering, restaurants and cafés
Self catering, restaurants and cafés
Heat your own food in designated areas or buy a meal at one of the cafés or restaurants.
One uni - two campuses
One uni - two campuses
Karolinska Institutet has two campuses: Campus Solna and Campus Flemingsberg
Commuter bus
Commuter bus
A shuttle bus runs students and staff between Campus Solna and Campus Flemingsberg.
Studentpalatset
Studentpalatset
Use the reading and study rooms at Studentpalatset - centrally located in the city.
In Stockholm
Stockholm - your study destination
Stockholm - your study destination
Find out what Stockholm has to offer international students.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Karolinska Institutet offers accommodation in several areas of Stockholm.
Working during your studies
Working during your studies
As an international student in Sweden you may work next to your studies.