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About KI
Karolinska Institute (KI) — public non-profit university. It is located in Stockholm, Sweden. As a member of European University Association (EUA), League of European Research Universities (LERU), KI is actively working on developing the academic environment.
The university is one of the top-1000 universities in the world. Times Higher Education World University Ranking — THE, which is based on 13 criterias, places the institution in 49 place.
KI offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
Location
Stockholm, Sweden
Establishment year
1810
Students
8,393
International students
1,500
Female students
69%
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As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at KI is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For foreigners, the tuition fee at KI depends on the program and starts from 18,078 USD per year. With the help of scholarships, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
IELTS
6
Master's degree at KI
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL.
Doctorate degree at KI
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum score for TOEFL is 90.
TOEFL iBT
90
KI campus
The city campus of KI provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Stockholm has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Student life at KI is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
After graduation, you can stay in Sweden for another year. You can do this by extending your student visa or applying for a job search visa. Graduates of KI are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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