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Karolinska Institutet Global Master's Scholarship

Fully FundedMaster12-24 monthsClosed · opens Feb 2027

The Karolinska Institutet Global Master's Scholarship covers full tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students in Global Master's programmes at KI, one of the world's leading medical universities. Karolinska Institutet is renowned for its role in awarding the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The scholarship is highly competitive with limited awards. Covers tuition only — living expenses must be funded separately.

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Quick info

Application status

Closed · opens Feb 2027
Sweden
Master
12-24 months
Open to: Non-EU/EEA citizens required to pay tuition
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Full tuition fee waiver for the Global Master's programme (1–2 years)
Monthly: Full tuition fee waiver (tuition: approx. SEK 180,000–200,000/year for KI programmes)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: Non-EU/EEA citizens required to pay tuition

Detailed requirements

  • - Citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA required to pay tuition
  • - Must have applied for a Global Master's programme at Karolinska Institutet
  • - Outstanding academic record in a relevant field
  • - Strong motivation and alignment with programme goals
  • - Limited number of scholarships — extremely competitive

Who can apply

Outstanding non-EU/EEA applicants to Karolinska Institutet's Global Master's programmes in biomedical sciences, public health, and related fields. KI is home to the Nobel Assembly — extremely competitive.

Application window

Closed · opens Feb 2027

Application window: February 9 - February 25 annually

SI admission results: April

You must apply for eligible master's programs at University Admissions in Sweden first (Oct - Jan).

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Programme application via UniversityAdmissions.se: 16 October 2025 – 15 January 2026
Scholarship application: after programme application
Scholarship results: March – April 2026
Studies commence: August/September 2026

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1 (Oct 16 – Jan 15): Apply for a Global Master's programme at Karolinska Institutet via UniversityAdmissions.se
  2. 2Step 2: After submitting your programme application, apply for the KI scholarship through the university's portal
  3. 3Step 3: Submit academic transcripts, CV, and motivation letter
  4. 4Step 4: Selection is based on academic merit and motivation — results announced March–April
  5. 5Step 5: If awarded, full tuition is waived each semester
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Karolinska Institutet

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