SwedenStockholmPublic UniversityTaught in English, SwedishTuition-FreeTuition from SEK 180,000 per yearKarolinska Institutet
معهد كارولينسكا الطبي (Karolinska Institutet)
About the scholarship program
Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, one of the world's foremost medical universities, offers KI Global Master's Scholarships to high-achieving fee-paying students from outside the EU/EEA, usually covering all or part of the tuition fee. Students from eligible countries can also apply for Swedish Institute (SI) scholarships. You apply for the scholarship after applying to the program through Sweden's admissions website.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Karolinska Institutet Global Master's Scholarship
MasterTuition-Free3 majorsFebruary 24, 2027
Life and living
Stockholm · Sweden
Life and living
Stockholm · Sweden
Living in Stockholm
Sweden’s capital spread over 14 islands, an innovation hub home to KTH, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University.
Student housing
A KTH corridor room at Lappkärrsberget costs SEK 5,700 a month including water, electricity and internet; student housing in Sweden averages about SEK 4,070.
Transport for students
Full-price SL 30-day card: SEK 1,020; students get reduced cards, and from September 2026 the student 90-day card averages about SEK 400 a month.
Top landmarks

Gamla Stan (Old Town)
Arild Vågen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Vasa Museum
Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Stockholm City Hall (Nobel banquet)
ArildV · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Royal Palace
Studying and living in Sweden
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in Sweden (2026/2027): • Non-EU/EEA International Students: - Humanities & Social Sciences: 80,000 to 140,000 SEK per year (~7,500–13,000 EUR). - Engineering & Computer Science: 130,000 to 170,000 SEK per year. - Specialist programmes (KTH, Karolinska, Architecture): 160,000 to 260,000 SEK per year. • PhD studies: Completely tuition-free, operating as salaried positions. Living Expenses & Financial Requirement: • Average monthly living costs: 9,500 to 12,000 SEK for accommodation, food, and student transport. • Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) official maintenance requirement: ~10,314 SEK per month (~103,140 SEK for a 10-month academic year).
Working while studying
Work During Studies: • Sweden places no statutory limitation on the number of hours international students may work alongside their degree, provided students maintain satisfactory academic progress (completing at least 15 ECTS credits per semester). • Average hourly wage: 120 to 160 SEK. Post-Study Work & Settlement: • Upon graduation, international students can apply for a 12-month post-study residence permit to seek employment or establish an entrepreneurial business in Sweden. • Securing qualifying employment transitions directly into a Swedish Work Permit, with 4 years of continuous work leading to permanent residency (PR).
Faculties and programmes
3 faculties · 27 programmes
Faculties and programmes
3 faculties · 27 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Global Master's Programmes
MasterENEnglish- Biology
- Data Science & Analytics
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Statistics
Bachelor's and Professional Degree Programmes
BachelorMasterENEnglishSVSwedish- Biology· BachelorEN
- Dentistry· BachelorSV
- General Medicine· BachelorSV
- Medical Laboratory SciencesSV
- NursingSV
- Physical TherapySV
- Psychology· BachelorSV
Doctoral Education
PhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Biology
- Data Science & Analytics
- Dentistry
- Economics
- General Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Tuition-Free. Announced benefits: Tuition fees only.
The latest deadline we have is February 24, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Official Karolinska Institutet CV Form, Bachelor Degree & Official Transcripts, University Admissions Sweden Application Receipt, Certified English Language Proficiency Certificate.
Apply directly on the official website: https://ki.se. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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