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Karolinska Institute [KI] Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines & Application Process

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Karolinska Institute offers various bachelor's, Master and doctoral programs in the medical field. Presently, there are 1 UG and 9 PG programs available. Freestanding, advanced, and doctoral degrees are also available at the university. At Karolinska Institute, applicants are chosen based on an overall evaluation of their credentials, including previous schooling, work or study experience, and a statement of intent.

Table of Contents

KI Highlights
KI Admission Deadlines
KI International Admissions
3.1 English Proficiency Requirements
3.2 Sweden Visa Application
KI UG Admission
KI Graduate Admission
FAQs

Highlights

Application Portal	Universityadmissions.se
Application Fee	900 SEK
Application Deadline	January 15, 2024
Average IELTS Score	6.5
Average TOEFL Score	575
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Intake Session	Autumn/spring
Mode of Payment	Credit card/bank transfer/bank Giro
Work Experience	Not required
Financial Aid	Scholarships and grants

Karolinska Institute Admission Deadlines

Intakes at Karolinska Institute take place in Autumn and Spring sessions. The deadlines for the international students are mentioned in table below:

Intake Session	Application Commencement	Application Deadline
Autumn Session	October 16, 2023	January 15, 2024
Spring Session	January 15, 2023	June 5, 2023

Karolinska Institute International Admissions

The institute accepts international applicants as long as they meet the admission deadlines and submit all required documents on time. The domestic and international requirements are the same, but some additional requirements are country-specific, so students must examine them before applying.

Following documents are required for admission:

Standard X, XII, and bachelor's degree mark sheets
Standardised tests to study in Sweden
Two letters of recommendation (LOR)
Letter/Statement of Intent
Evidence of funds
Health insurance
Passport copy

English Proficiency Requirements

Exam	Minimum Score Requirement
IELTS	Total score of 6.5; 5.5 in each component
TOEFL(pbt)	Total score of 575; 4.5(scale 1-6) in written test
TOEFL(ibt)	Total score of 90 Score of 20(scale 0-30)in written test
PTE	Score of 62; 61 in writing
CAE	180

Sweden Visa Application Process

Students from countries other than the EU/EEA wishing to stay in Sweden for more than three months must apply for a Swedish student visa. It is recommended that you apply as soon as you receive notification of your admission.

Students applying for a visa must have the following documents:

An existing valid passport
University letter of acceptance/offer
Health insurance policies
Bank statements (containing details of balance, name of the account holder, and currency)

At the current exchange rate, the visa fee for a residence permit for study purposes in Sweden is SEK 1,500.

Karolinska Institute Undergraduate Admissions

At the UG level, the institution is offering only one program- Bachelor Program in Biomedicine. The admission process for the program is mentioned below:

Application Portal: Online Application
Application Fees: 900 SEK
Application Requirements:

Transcripts and official high school diploma
Courses similar to upper secondary school courses
- Mathematics 4
- Biology 2
Chemistry 2
English language proficiency
- IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5; no section below 5.5
- TOEFL (PBT): Overall score of 575
- MELAB: Overall score of 90

Karolinska Institute Graduate Admissions

Karolinska is offering 9 master’s programs and 1 Joint master program. The admission process and guidelines remain the same for the majority of the PG-level programs. Applications for the master’s programs are submitted via the institute's official website.

Requirements	Master of Science in Health Informatics	Master of Science in Bio-entrepreneurship	Master of Science in Biomedicine	Master of Science in Global Health	Master of Science in Toxicology
Application Fee	900 SEK	900 SEK	900 SEK	900 SEK	900 SEK
Application Deadline	January 15	January 15	January 15	January 15	January 15
Academic Qualification	UG degree with over 60%	UG degree with over 60%	UG degree with over 60%	UG degree with over 60%	UG degree with over 60%
IELTS \| TOEFL-iBT	6.5 \| 90	6.5 \| 90	6.5 \| 90	6.5 \| 90	6.5 \| 90
Tuition Fees (in EUR)	8000	8900	9700	8900	9700

By the deadline for supporting documents on February 2, 2024, all documents must have arrived at University Admissions. On all documents, the applicant's name must match, such as ID, transcripts, degree certificate, etc. Institute admissions are entirely based on merit. Each application is evaluated analytically based on the previous academic documents and the English language results of the applicants.

FAQs

Ques. What criteria do you use to choose applicants for the Karolinska Institute program?

Ans. Even if you fulfill all of the prerequisites, acceptance is not guaranteed. When the number of applicants exceeds the number of available positions (usually the case), a selection will be made from among the qualified applicants. Your credentials, such as previous education, relevant job and study experience, and a declaration of purpose, are all taken into account in making this decision.

Ques. Do I need to send a CV form for each Master's program I apply to at KI?

Ans. Yes, you must submit a CV form for each program to which you have applied. Please do not submit several copies of your certifying documents, however. Notice that KTH Royal Institute of Technology is in charge of admissions to the joint Master's program in Molecular Techniques in Life Science. Please have a look at the requirements of the Master's program in Molecular Techniques in Life Science.

Ques. How do I decline my Karolinska admissions offer?

Ans. More information about how to refuse an admissions offer can be found at Universityadmissions.se

Ques. How likely am I to be accepted from the waiting list at Karolinska Institute ?

Ans. Unfortunately, predicting if an applicant will be admitted from the reserve list is problematic because it is dependent on how many admitted students decline their offers. Karolinska Institutet does not immediately offer a waitlisted applicant if an accepted student declines their admissions bid. Just a few applicants on the reserve list are usually offered a position.

Ques. Is there a tuition charge at Karolinska Institute?

Ans. Applicants from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are eligible for free higher education. Applicants from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, however, must pay application and tuition fees.

Ques. Is it possible for me to send my credentials via email to Karolinska?

Ans. No, emailed credentials will not be accepted.

Ques. May I appeal if my Karolinska application was denied?

Ans. If you think the assessment was wrong and you were refused admission because you did not meet the general and/or particular criteria, you can appeal the decision. It is not necessary to appeal on any other grounds. After you have received notice of your election results, you can file an appeal. More information on how to appeal can be found at Universityadmissions.se

Ques. What are the chances of getting into Karolinska Institute?

Ans. With a 3 percent acceptance rate, this school offers Selective Admissions. Provided that the applicant meets all eligibility requirements, there is a 100% chance of admission.