Accepted! Now what? (part one)

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 […]

Posted by Naomi- Biomedicine (MSc)

• Accommodation
• Application and admission
• Humans of KI
• Life in Sweden
• Living costs
• Pre-arrival
• Scholarships

21 March, 2024

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How to finance your studies at KI: From self-funding to scholarships

As the days count down to the university admissions results on March 21, the anticipation is palpable. While you await this pivotal moment, it’s natural for your thoughts to turn […]

Posted by Yohannes - Health Economics Policy and Management

• Application and admission
• Health Economics, Policy and Management (HEPM)

16 March, 2024

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Outbreak Investigation Day: A sneak-peek into our potential future as epidemiologists

Happy almost-spring! The sun is still shining outside and the days are most definitely getting longer here. And as the days get longer, so has my motivation to study (and […]

Posted by Risa-Public Health Sciences

• Academics
• General
• Life in Sweden
• Public Health Sciences - Epi

14 March, 2024

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Conflict and climbing – a day in the life of a Global Health student.

Hej hej! I thought it might be useful to give an insight into a typical day on the Global Health masters course. For us, the year is divided into the […]

Posted by Emily - Global Health

• Global Health

1 March, 2024

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Celebrating the Lunar New Year Miles Away from Home

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 […]

Posted by Martin - Health Informatics

• Cultural events
• Health Informatics
• Life in Sweden

27 February, 2024

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A day trip to Uppsala

Within the rigorous demands of being a master’s student at Karolinska Institutet, it’s essential to carve out moments for enjoyment and exploration – as Yagmur’s weekend trip from Stockholm to […]

Posted by Yohannes - Health Economics Policy and Management

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

21 February, 2024

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Could you be a Global Health student? (Part 2)

Hej all! Welcome back to part two of who makes up the Global Health master’s class this year. This time, we’re looking at academic and research backgrounds, thesis projects, and […]

Posted by Emily - Global Health

• Global Health

12 February, 2024

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Interesting unspoken rules in Stockholm

When you go to university in a different country, you tend to subconsciously pick up on certain mannerisms and unspoken rules that are followed by those around you. Often, you […]

Posted by Naomi- Biomedicine (MSc)

• Humans of KI
• Life in Sweden
• Stockholm activities

9 February, 2024

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Could you be a Global Health student? (Part 1)

Hej all! Congratulations on submitting your applications (for those applying for the 2024-25 class). Since you’ve got some time on your hands as you wait for a reply, I thought […]

Posted by Emily - Global Health

• Global Health

2 February, 2024

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The Swedish way – coffee, commuting, and conversation (Part I)

Hello there! I’m excited to share my journey into the heart of Swedish culture with you. In this blog, I’ll be sharing my experiences of embracing Swedish culture, from the […]

Posted by Yohannes - Health Economics Policy and Management

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

31 January, 2024

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