Karolinska Institutet

Karolinska Institutet is one of the leading medical universities in the world. It has been ranked #49 in Times Higher World University Rankings in 2025. Since 2021, this university has been ranked among the Top 50 Universities globally. Furthermore, it is Sweden's the largest medical university. Also, it is one of the most selective university in Sweden as its acceptance rate is around 4%. Additionally, KI accounts for the single the largest share of all academic and medical research conducted in Sweden. Pioneering research at this institute is conducted in Immunology, Cancer, Neuroscience, Nursing, and Global Health.

Since 1901, the Nobel Assembly at KI has selected the recipients of Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology. The Nobel Assembly has 50 voting members and comprises professors in Medical subjects at KI, Sweden. Over the years, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to 5 scientists from KI including Hugo Theorell, Ragnar Granit, and Ulf Von Euler.

Yes, it is difficult to get into KI University, since its acceptance rate is around 3.9%. So, to get admission to this institute, the applicants must have a good academic record. Additionally, they must aim to meet all the entry requirements. To take admission to Master's courses, the applicants should have a Bachelor's degree. On the other hand, for admission to Bachelor's courses, the applicants should have completed Upper Secondary or High school education. Additionally, meet the English language proficiency requirements.

The cost of living in Sweden is considered slightly high. An average monthly budget is given below:

The annual KI University tuition fee to study at the Postgraduate level is around INR 14.5 L – INR 18 L. Students are required to pay the living expenses. The average monthly expenses for a student living in Sweden can be around SEK 10,520 – 14,020 (Around INR 94k – 1.2 L). The course-wise fees is given as follows:

The application for Karolinska Institutet's Global Master's scholarship is a separate process from the course application. An application link is activated on the institute's scholarship page when the scholarship period opens. The selection for the scholarship is based on a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant's CV form and supporting documents submitted via university admissions. The assessment is conducted by the academic staff of each Global Master's course. The evaluation is done after considering:

• Previous education
• Work experience
• Research experience
• Statement of intent

Karolinska Institutet offers courses at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. A number of courses are offered at the Bachelor's and Master's levels. However, there are a few courses that are taught in English. Overall, KI offers 13 Undergraduate, 32 Postgraduate (second cycle) and 98 freestanding courses. The courses taught in English are Bachelors' course in Biomedicine, and Master's courses in the study areas Biomedicine, Global Health, Public Health Sciences, Toxicology, etc.

Yes, KI offers courses in English. One course at the Bachelor's level (Biomedicine) is offered in English, whereas, around 8 courses at the Master's level will be taught in English for 2026/27. Study areas for these Master's courses are:

• Biomedicine
• Public Health Sciences
• Global Health
• Nutrition Science
• Toxicology
• Health, Economics, Policy and Management
• Bio-entrepreneurship

The duration of the KI Master in Public Health Sciences course is 2 years. The language of instruction of this course is English. This course helps students to develop a scientific approach and gain a solid theoretical understanding of Public Health Sciences, with a focus on your chosen specialization. To take admission to this course, the applicants require a Bachelor's degree in Public Health Science, Healthcare, or other relevant Social Sciences subject area. An English language proficiency is also required equivalent to English B / English 6.