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Karolinska Institute Stockholm

ยท Public University

Admissions open
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Public University
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Karolinska Institute Stockholm: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Karolinska Institute Stockholm is a public university in Sweden offering a small set of bachelorโ€™s-level programmes. It suits applicants who want a focused undergraduate option in engineering, computing, design, and related technical fields.

  2. What you can study

    You can study bachelorโ€™s degrees in areas that include aerospace engineering, construction engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, operations and logistics engineering, automated production engineering, information technology engineering, UX design, and distributed computing. The programme catalogue is limited, with 11 programmes listed.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply for the bachelorโ€™s programmes and check the official website for entry requirements, deadlines, and document rules. The university does not publish detailed international admissions steps here; confirm the current process, required qualifications, and any country-specific document checks with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee on the available information, so confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Sweden should also be budgeted separately, since housing, food, transport, and insurance can change the total cost of study.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it before applying, along with the language test requirement if any. Also check visa needs, deadlines, tuition payment timing, and whether your previous qualifications meet the entry standard for the specific bachelorโ€™s programme you want.

  6. How it compares

    Sweden has 36 universities, and this institution sits among them as a public option with a small, technical bachelorโ€™s offering rather than a broad multi-level catalogue. If you want a narrow choice of programmes in engineering and computing, it is more specialised than many larger universities in the country.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Karolinska Institute Stockholm

What type of institution is Karolinska Institute Stockholm?

It is a public university in Sweden.

How many programmes are listed?

11 programmes are listed.

What degree level is available?

Bachelor's Degree.

Where can I confirm tuition and admissions details?

Confirm both with the universityโ€™s admissions office and the official website at http://www.ki.se/.

Overview

The Karolinska Institute is a research-led medical school in Solna within the Stockholm urban area of Sweden and one of the foremost medical research institutes globally. The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute awards the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The assembly consists of fifty professors from various medical disciplines at the university. The current vice-chancellor of Karolinska Institute is Annika ร–stman Wernerson, who took office in March 2023.

Programs at Karolinska Institute Stockholm

10 programs across 2 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Sweden.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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