The Karolinska Institutet is the largest center for medical education and research in Sweden. It is among the best medical universities in the world. The prestigious institute was established in 1810 by King Karl XIII for the training of army surgeons. The university is in the mission to endeavor better health for all through advanced knowledge of the human body. Notably, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet selects the Nobel laureates in Medicine or Physiology since 1901.
The university maintains two campuses, one at Solna and the other at Flemingsburg. Solna is situated in the northwest of Stockholm, whereas Flemingsburg at the south. Karolinska Institutet offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral as well as short-term executive and professional programs in medical sciences. The master’s programs are offered in Biomedicine, Health Informatics, Bioentrepreneurship, Global Health, Health Economics, Policy and Management, Molecular Techniques in Life Science, Nutrition Science, Public Health Science, and Toxicology.
The various departments of Karolinska Institutet include Biosciences and Nutrition, Cell and Molecular Biology, Public Health Sciences, Physiology and Pharmacology, Clinical Science and Education, Clinical Neuroscience, Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Women’s and Children’s Health, Laboratory Medicine, Learning, Informatics, Management, and Ethics, Medicine, Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Microbiology, Tumour and Cell Biology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Neuroscience, Dental Medicine and Oncology-Pathology.
Fees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
| MIM(1 Course) | 2 Years | SEK 180,000 |
| MS(5 Courses) | 12 – 24 Months | SEK 165,000 – 200,000 |
University at a glance
| Male/Female Ratio | 1 : 2.57 |
| No.of Campuses | 2 |
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
| MIM(1 Course) | IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 90 & Above PTE : 62 & Above |
| MS(5 Courses) | IELTS : 6-6.5 TOEFL : 90 & Above PTE : 62 & Above |
Admission Requirements
| Application fees | No Fees |
Off-campus Accommodation
Off campus accommodation
Available
Details for off-campus
- The residence option includes Room Rental, Homestay, Studio Apartment and Apartments
- The average rent range is €350 – €600 per month
- Utilities include Internet, TV, WiFi, Heating, Dishwasher, Washing machine etc.
Link for off-campus housing
https://housinganywhere.com/s/Stockholm–Sweden?priceMax=60198&priceMin=41415