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Accepted! Now what? (part one)

Posted by Naomi- Biomedicine (MSc)

In honour of the admission results getting published, congratulations to everyone who got accepted to Karolinska Institutet! All the hard work and anxiety has finally paid off and soon you […]

21 March, 2024

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• Academics
• Bioentrepreneurship
• Career
• Travelling

New Zealand ??: To exchange or not to exchange?

Posted by Fausta - Bioentrepreneurship

Considering doing your final semester master thesis abroad? Well, think big: The Master’s in Bioentrepreneurship exchange programme is exclusively with the University of Auckland in New Zealand! It’s a bit […]

17 March, 2024

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• Life in Sweden

KI’s social environment: Meeting people and making friends

Posted by Mina - Toxicology

With the admission results coming up very soon, I’m sure many of you are wondering whether Karolinska Institutet is the right university for you. There are many aspects to consider, […]

4 March, 2024

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• Health Informatics
• Life in Sweden

Celebrating the Lunar New Year Miles Away from Home

Posted by Martin - Health Informatics

Hey everyone! It’s been a hot minute since our last blog post. In Stockholm, the snow and ice have melted away, making room for the fresh breath of spring. February […]

27 February, 2024

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• Application and admission

Application submitted! What to do while you wait?

Posted by Karolina - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

By applying you have already done the hard part, now come the months of uncertainty… From personal experience, there were moments two years ago when I thought “This waiting is […]

15 January, 2024

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• Life in Sweden

The PERSONAL IDENTITY NUMBER: a magic 10-digit number that helps you survive in Sweden 

Posted by Vlad – Biomedicine (BSc)

As soon as you get into KI, it is a good idea to apply for a personal identity number, but you might be wondering why exactly you need one. And […]

6 December, 2023

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• Academics
• Nutrition Science

Updates from around the world! Second Year of Master in Nutrition Science (Part 2)

Posted by Tade - Nutrition Science

You might have heard a couple times from the last posts, our second year can be very different and all over the world. We have the option to choose to […]

4 December, 2023

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• Academics
• Application and admission
• Life in Sweden

My reasons for choosing KI and how the expectations have held up after a year

Posted by Karolina - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

Now that I’ve been in Sweden and at Karolinska Institutet (KI) just a little over a year, I’ve had a chance to reflect on my overall experience here, both the […]

31 October, 2023

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• Academics
• Molecular Techniques in Life Science

FAQs demystified: Your guide to the Molecular Techniques in Life Science

Posted by Yagmur - Molecular Techniques in Life Science

It’s been about a year and a half since I started the Master’s in Molecular Life Science program. During this time, I’ve been diving into fascinating subjects, enjoying life in […]

30 October, 2023

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• Health Economics, Policy and Management (HEPM)
• Life in Sweden

A Scandinavian Sojourn: Reflecting on My 2-years Student Journey

Posted by Naw Hlaing Oo- Health Economics, Policy and Management

How would I describe my experience of Sweden in general? My 2-years experience in Sweden for my master’s degree was truly exceptional. I cherished every moments as it did not […]

29 September, 2023

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