Karolinska Institute

Karolinska Institute is a medical university in Sweden and one of the world's foremost institutions for medical education and research. Based in the city of Solna, the university has been a center for innovative research and quality education since its establishment in 1810. It is renowned for its innovative approach in medical research and learning.

Overview

Founded in 1810, the Karolinska Institute (KI) is one of the world's most prestigious medical universities. The Institute offers the widest range of medical education in Sweden and ranks among the top universities globally for medicine and health sciences. KI is also known where the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute awards the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The courses are taught in Swedish and English, attracting students from all over the world. KI has approximately 6000 undergraduate students, 1000 postgraduate students, and 4700 employees. The university sets the international standard with innovative research and its various roles include healthcare, diagnostic services, and providing medical information. KI seeks to make a significant contribution to improving human health; its research and education cover an extensive area including biochemistry, genetics, pharmacology, pathology, anatomy, physiology, and medical microbiology, among others.