Welcome to Karolinska Institutet!
We are honoured that you have chosen our university for your studies. On this page you can find all the information you need to ensure a smooth start to your studies.
Apply to become a digital ambassador!
Are you a good storyteller keen on sharing your student experience? If the answer is yes and you are a 1st year student on a global programme, check this page for information. We are open for applications 16 August-1 September 2021.
Before arrival
Arrival information for exchange students
Arrival information for exchange students
Here you will find information to help you prepare for your journey to Sweden, such as accommodation, arrival, and residence permits.
Arrival information for master's and bachelor's students
Arrival information for master's and bachelor's students
Access the Pre-arrival guide, checklists and more to prepare for your move to Stockholm, Sweden.
Pre-arrival webinars & lives
Pre-arrival webinars & lives
As a newly admitted student you can attend a number of useful pre-arrival webinars and lives on different topics.
Coronavirus FAQ for newly admitted students
Coronavirus FAQ for newly admitted students
Frequently asked questions on how your studies at Karolinska Institutet are affected by the Coronavirus.
How to apply for residence permit
How to apply for residence permit
If you are a non-EU citizen, submit your residence permit application as soon as you can.
After arrival
Digital introduction ceremony for new students at KI
Digital introduction ceremony for new students at KI
On August 27th, new international students, students at the global programs, and exchange students at Karolinska Institutet were invited to a Digital Introduction Ceremony which was broadcast live from Aula Medica in Solna.
Did you miss the ceremony? Watch the recording here.
Checklist once you arrived
Checklist once you arrived
Here is a checklist to help you keep track of important preparations once you have arrived in Stockholm to make sure that you are ready to start your studies at KI!
Information points
Information points
Visit our temporary information points on campus! Open at the beginning of the semester.
Student life
Accommodation
Accommodation
Karolinska Institutet offers accommodation in several areas of Stockholm.
Read about the different forms of accommodation available.
MF - Your student union
MF - Your student union
The student union Medicinska Föreningen (MF) offers exciting events all year; sports activities, pubs, lectures, open meetings, dinners, and parties.
KI Campus
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.
One uni - two campuses
One uni - two campuses
Karolinska Institutet has two campuses: Campus Solna and Campus Flemingsberg
Learn more about what KI has to offer
KI Student Health Centre
KI Health Promotion
Digital services at KI
KI University Library
Student unions at KI
Connect and get inspired on social media
Connect on social media
Connect on social media
Connect with your new university and get inspiration of what it is like to study at Karolinska Institutet and live in Stockholm, Sweden.
#prearrival tips from our students
#prearrival tips from our students
Our digital ambassadors share their best tips on how you can prepare for your move to Sweden on the student blog.
Information on Stockholm and Sweden
Quick facts about Sweden
Quick facts about Sweden
Become a Sweden expert in three minutes or less.
Study in Stockholm
Study in Stockholm
Learn what Stockholm has to offer international students!
Transportation in Stockholm
Transportation in Stockholm
Getting around Stockholm is easy. Public transport is safe and well developed with metro, trains and buses. Biking is a great option during the warmer months.