Karolinska Institute: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 136 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 39 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 3 of 39 | In Sweden |
| # 3 of 1,440 | For Epidemiology |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
57%
Enrollment
8,070
Languages
Swedish
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 57% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or foreign equivalent, residents in Denmark, Finland, Iceland or Norway are eligible |
| Academic Calendar | August to June (August - January; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 8,070 |
We've calculated the 57% acceptance rate for Karolinska Institute based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Karolinska Institute.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Karolinska Institute faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Karolinska Institute.
Department/Division : Bioscience and Nutrition
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Endocrinology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Nutrition
Oncology
Virology
Department/Division : Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Department/Division : Clinical Neurosciences
Neurology
Neurosciences
Ophthalmology
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Psychology
Department/Division : Clinical Science and Education
Epidemiology
Health Education
Medical Technology
Medicine
Nursing
Department/Division : Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology
Anaesthesiology
Medical Technology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Orthopaedics
Otorhinolaryngology
Paediatrics
Radiology
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Surgery
Urology
Department/Division : Clinical Sciences
Medicine
Department/Division : Dental Medicine
Dental Hygiene
Dental Technology
Dentistry
Department/Division : Laboratory Medicine
Chemistry
Immunology
Laboratory Techniques
Medical Technology
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Department/Division : Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics
Biochemistry
Biology
Biophysics
Department/Division : Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Genetics
Oncology
Social and Preventive Medicine
Statistics
Department/Division : Medicine
Medicine
Department/Division : Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology
Biology
Cell Biology
Immunology
Microbiology
Oncology
Department/Division : Molecular Medicine and Surgery
Diabetology
Endocrinology
Genetics
Surgery
Department/Division : Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society
Community Health
Gerontology
Health Education
Health Sciences
Neurology
Department/Division : Neurosciences
Neurosciences
Department/Division : Oncology-Pathology
Oncology
Department/Division : Physiology and Pharmacology
Anaesthesiology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Department/Division : Public Health Sciences
Health Education
Public Health
Social and Preventive Medicine
Department/Division : Women's and Children's Health
Midwifery
Nursing
Paediatrics
Institute : Environmental Medicine
Environmental Studies
Epidemiology
Toxicology
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Karolinska Institute.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor) / Konstnärlig kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts)
Biological and Life Sciences
Dental Hygiene
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Psychotherapy
Public Health
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Yrkesexamen (First cycle professional qualification)
Dental Hygiene
Medicine
Midwifery
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Physical Therapy
Psychotherapy
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Magisterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig magisterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts)
Medicine
Midwifery
Public Health
Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts)
Biological and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Dentistry
Medicine
Nursing
Psychotherapy
Public Health
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Licentiatexamen
Medicine
Doktorsexamen
Medicine
Research profile
Karolinska Institute is a world-class research university with 204,356 scientific papers published and 9,536,474 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pathology, Psychology, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Psychiatry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Medicine |
176,246
/ 8,134,763
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
163,391
/ 8,191,078
|
| Genetics |
112,618
/ 6,040,253
|
| Chemistry |
107,330
/ 5,754,163
|
| Biochemistry |
94,568
/ 5,366,670
|
| Pathology |
92,327
/ 4,506,916
|
| Psychology |
80,003
/ 3,729,226
|
| Computer Science |
74,314
/ 3,640,268
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
72,082
/ 3,030,197
|
| Psychiatry |
57,007
/ 2,709,663
|
| Surgery |
50,466
/ 2,164,201
|
| Immunology |
48,791
/ 2,394,138
|
| Engineering |
45,442
/ 2,125,042
|
| Physics |
41,786
/ 1,809,008
|
| Neuroscience |
39,746
/ 2,059,917
|
| Sociology |
39,290
/ 1,758,442
|
| Mathematics |
39,183
/ 1,669,353
|
| Environmental Science |
38,860
/ 1,654,045
|
| Statistics |
37,699
/ 1,621,879
|
| Organic chemistry |
34,686
/ 1,679,972
|
| Public Health |
33,233
/ 1,607,183
|
| Demography |
29,719
/ 1,454,210
|
| Oncology |
29,019
/ 1,514,821
|
| Radiology |
25,866
/ 1,052,788
|
| Political Science |
25,336
/ 966,099
|
| Philosophy |
24,570
/ 895,853
|
| Law |
24,500
/ 946,399
|
| Anatomy and Physiology |
22,459
/ 1,072,640
|
| Geology |
18,857
/ 830,314
|
| Nursing |
18,736
/ 756,015
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
18,677
/ 728,812
|
| Bioinformatics / Computational biology |
16,396
/ 1,031,586
|
| Pharmacology |
16,172
/ 743,067
|
| Paleontology |
16,165
/ 727,514
|
| Physical Therapy |
14,813
/ 674,761
|
| Cardiology |
14,633
/ 636,525
|
| Linguistics |
14,174
/ 516,876
|
| Geography and Cartography |
14,143
/ 564,768
|
| Ecology |
13,976
/ 591,281
|
| Business |
13,424
/ 527,539
|
Annual publication & citation counts
58 Notable alumni
1. Yihai Cao
1959-. (aged 67)
educator
Yihai Cao, M.D., hM. D., Ph.D., is a Chinese-born Swedish scientist and a professor at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. He is also an honorary professor or guest professor in Copenhagen University, Denmark; Linköping University, Sweden; Leicester University, UK; Shinshu University, Japan; Shandong University, China; and Peking University, China. He is an internationally recognized and cited researcher in cancer, obesity, diabetes,...
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2. Erik Waller
1875-1955 (aged 80)
physician
book collector
Erik Waller was a Swedish surgeon and book collector.
3. Alma Sundquist
1872-1940 (aged 68)
gynecologist
physician
Alma Maria Katarina Sundquist was a Swedish physician and a pioneering female specialist in the treatment of venereal diseases. A committed women's rights activist, she campaigned for better working conditions for women, addressed problems associated with unhygienic homes and prostitution, and promoted the need for sexual education for girls. She fought for women's suffrage, contributing to the inaugural meeting of...
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4. Unnur Valdimarsdóttir
1972-. (aged 54)
researcher
Unnur Anna Valdimarsdóttir is a professor in epidemiology at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Iceland. Her research focuses on the role of trauma and other life adversities in health and disease development.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
KIKarolinska Institutet
Founded
1861
Motto
Att förbättra människors hälsa
Colors
ki plum
Academic calendar
August to June (August - January; January-June)
Address
Nobels väg 6 Solna och Alfred Nobels Allé 8 Huddinge Stockholm, SE-171 77 Sweden
City Population
985,000
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