Is Karolinska Institutet free for international students?
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No, Karolinska Institutet is not free for international students. Tuition fee has to be paid by students. The tuition fee range is between INR 13 L – INR 15 L. Check the detailed Karolinska Institutet fees from the table given below:
Courses
1st Year Tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM (1 course)
INR 14 L
MS (4 courses)
INR 13 L - 15 L
MSc (1 course)
INR 14 L
MPH (1 course)
INR 14 L
Living Cost: The total monthly budget for students living in Stockholm. Majorly, the living cost will majorly depend on the type of accommodation a student chooses. A monthly budget mentioned by KI is given below:
Particulars
Expenses
Food
SEK 2,810
Accommodation
SEK 3,500 – SEK 7,000
Student Union fee, books
SEK 200
Local travel
SEK 850
Other (phone, insurance, clothing, leisure, etc.)
SEK 1,970
Also Check: Cost of Living in Sweden for International Students
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KI accounts for the largest share of all academic medical research conducted in Sweden. It offers the country's the broadest range of education in Health Sciences and Medicine. It is one of the leading medical universities in the world. Additionally, the Nobel Assembly at KI selects the Nobel Laureates in Medicine and Physiology. Around 6,500 students are studying at KI. According to THE Rankings 2025, Karolinska Institutet ranks among the Top 50 Universities worldwide.
Karolinska Institutet Medical Student Union is the largest and overarching student union. It is open for all students (except Dental students). There are many leadership positions and opportunities for students from every programme to positively impact the quality of education, plan social gatherings, or address any systematic issues.
Considering the acceptance rate, it can be said KI is very competitive and more selective than Uppsala University. The acceptance rate of KI is around 4%, whereas that of Uppsala University is around 70%. A comparison of these universities is given below:
Particulars | KI | Uppsala University |
---|---|---|
Acceptance rate | 3.9% | Around 70% |
Type of university | Public | Public |
No. of courses offered | 10+ (English-taught) | 120+ |
THE Ranking | #49 | #130 |
Annual tuition fees | Between INR 14 L – INR 18 L | INR 1 L – INR 34 L |
If the admission has been granted to KI, students are not required to accept or reply to confirm the place. In case if the students are conditionally reserved, they are either or required to pay the tuition fees and / or document the degree. Students could also be placed on the reserve list. In this case, refer to the official institute's website.
Karolinska Institutet graduate salaries in Stockholm is SEK 4 Lacs per year according to Glassdoor.com. This is equivalent to INR 35 lakh. A few of the top employers of this university's graduates are Stockholm Health Care Services, Capio Sverige, Aleris, Region Stockholm, etc. The graduates of the Master's in Toxicology course were hired by:
- AstraZeneca
- Goodpoint AB
- Pfizer
- Swedish Food Agency
- TrossaAB

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