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Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine

WDOMS ID: F0001436 Sweden Stockholm

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About Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine

Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine is a public medical school in Stockholm, Sweden, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0001436. Instruction began in 1810, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 216 years, which makes it one of the longer-established schools in the country. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities: The school has access to clinical teaching facilities..

The qualification awarded is the L?karexamen, over a curriculum of 5.5 years. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of secondary education." An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.

Sweden has 7 medical schools in the directory; Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine is the only one listed in Stockholm.

TrustMBBS holds 100 student reviews of Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 100 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

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  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0001436 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
  2. Ask the medical council or health ministry of Sweden whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
  3. Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
  4. Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office, not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
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Questions students ask about Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine

Is Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0001436). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the medical council or health ministry of Sweden and your home regulator directly.

Is Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine a government or private college?

The directory records it as a public institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities: The school has access to clinical teaching facilities..

How long is the medical course at Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine and in what language?

The curriculum runs 5.5 years. The qualification is the L?karexamen.

When was Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine established?

The World Directory records 1810 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine directly?

Address: Solnavagen 1 S-171 77 Stockholm Sweden. Phone: +46 (8) 52480000. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine?

TrustMBBS has 100 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.2 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.

Can an agent get me a seat at Karolinska Institute Faculty of Medicine?

Admission is decided by the college after its entrance examination, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.

Country

Sweden

City

Stockholm

WDOMS ID

F0001436

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0001436) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 100 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.2★ — read the full text below before deciding.

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Official WDOMS details

As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.

School Type
Public
Year Instruction Started
1810
Operational Status
Currently operational
Alternate Names
Karolinska Institutet Medicinska Fakulteten
Clinical Facilities
The school has access to clinical teaching facilities.
Clinical Training
Clinical training is 25-49% of the full program.
School Website(s)
In Swedish In English
Address
Solnavagen 1 S-171 77 Stockholm Sweden
Phone Number(s)
+46 (8) 52480000
Fax Number(s)
+46 (8) 311101
Address
SE-171 77 Stockholm Sweden
Email
info@ki.se
Qualification Title
L?karexamen
Year Instruction Began
1810
Curriculum Last Revised
2006
Curriculum Duration
5.5 years
Prerequisite Education
Admission follows completion of secondary education.
Foreign Students
Foreign students are admitted
Genders Admitted
Both men and women are admitted
Entrance Exam
An entrance exam is required
Tuition Paid By
No students pay tuition.

School Contact Admission Contact

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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: L?karexamen Year Instruction Began: 1810 Curriculum Last Revised: 2006 Curriculum Duration: 5.5 years Language of Instruction: Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: No students pay tuition. Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2007 254 149 2004 246 161

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students.

Quive Di

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities, renowned for its cutting-edge research and high-quality education. Located in Stockholm, it offers a collaborative environment with a global impact on healthcare, training future leaders in medicine and science.

Andreas Elofsson

Empathetic doctor Jan helped me in a superior way, compared to what treatments I had received previously for my problem/concern. When I was sent to another department for further testing, everything went quickly, smoothly and with the help of skilled nurses. 5 out of 5!!

marie kjellgren

I had a day surgery (solna) on my thyroid. I have a goiter that was as big as a fist. Incredibly nice care and such professional staff. You feel safe and incredibly nice treatment. So grateful for the care we have in our country. Thanks for the surgery and day care ????

Pw

I work in the area and it's not exactly an experience, more of a must to survive. But if I have to mention something, it's nice that the roadworks are finished. But they should do something about the 'lake' that always appears when it rains at the intersection.

Kel Moy

Invited to observe physics PhD students set up a microscope that used Xenon gas. Summer 2008. I need confidence to apply for graduate level programs for biopreservation biomedical care engineering engineering graduate engineering engineering and engineering

Ameer SK

Studied in the medical program. Never met so many idiots in my life as during these years at KI. Messy education, kindergarten pedagogy and employees who were arrogant, bitter and hated their jobs completely. A macchiarini culture through and through.

Madis Lemsalu

After having a phone call with the student counsellor of my prospective department, I must confide that I am genuinely baffled and still heavily shell-shocked from the experience. It started out fine, besides the fact she did not remember …

A. Gadient

The Aula Media at the Karolinska Institute Campus Solna is a futuristic building whose design, depending on the viewing angle, reminds me of the hull of a giant ship. It was designed by the architectural firm Wingårdhs, by Gert Wingårdh, …

kel moy

I was invited to a Physics lab here by a PhD student. I appreciated being welcomed into Sweden's premier institution of academics in science/engineering/technology. I also made plans to visit the Aerospace campus in Northern Sweden however …

Maliah Duhn

Karolinska Institutet conducts invasive experiments on live animals for spinal injury research. In my opinion this is ethically abhorrent. With modern non-animal alternatives available, continuing to harm sentient animals is indefensible. …

Erik H

Not impressed but if people got help congratulations to them. The doctor was supposed to be a specialist but my son was more knowledgeable about the latest findings than the "expert" we got to meet. Unnecessarily long trip for nothing.

Emil Wendel-Hansen

Excellent medical education. I completed the medical program here and I get very good scope for clinical training. After studying abroad in the USA, I can honestly say that you get an education of high international standard at KI.

Kris

Karolinska Institutet is truly impressive and lives up to its reputation as one of the world’s leading medical universities. The atmosphere on campus is inspiring, with a strong sense of innovation and excellence throughout. …

Praveen Manupati

The facilities and the infrastructure they provide for students is the best and its highly ranked in Europe. Even the class rooms and labs are world class. I would love to visit again just to have glimpse of the university.

Anna Wigestam

Well-maintained park area with lots of grass, walking paths and benches. The area has both a beach volleyball court and several boules courts. Keep your dog on a leash as there are a lot of wild rabbits that smell exciting!

Sessan Sessan

I have been admitted to ward C12-25. It has been a great stay here at Karolinska Hospital! The staff is absolutely fantastic. Very competent and very nice. Everyone I have met has been really great.

Erik Karlsson

Fantastic institute! If you have to choose an institute, choose Karolinska. There are many bad copies, but only one Karolinska institute. I am convinced. I will never use any other institute again!

Maximilian Österberg

Have now waited all day for the doctor to check on our 3 month old baby who has covid. Parked outside for 36 hours at a cost of 30 SEK per hour. The staff is friendly but not very enthusiastic.

Kent Sköld

so good if it wasn't sold to the developers but there's surely an explanation why they're selling off plots of land in Stockholm that will definitely be needed soon as the city grows

Rosita Lindskog

Very nice and well-kept all around with various works of art and seating, lawns, volleyball and sand courts, tennis courts, restaurant, etc. I often walk there with the dogs.

Zebrilla Najib

I know I’ll be reviewing here a lot but let me leave this here for the starters. First day on this campus and I catch every academic-demic vibe.

Tell me

The queue for a doctor's appointment is endless, and the attending physician doesn't even show up on time, making me 3 or 4 hours late.

Ray Elliman

Only there for exam guard training. The exams are very well set up. There are a few areas where you can sit down for meals and study.

William Warner

"People who are sensitive to B.O. don't like migrants." Paraphrasing a tad. One heck of a thing to say about migrants. Yes? Classy.

Jessica Stephan

Just wow. Pretty awful how they tried to cover up the work of a very unethical MD and punish those for doing the right thing.

Francesco Di Laudo

Splendid setting. Everything tidy and clean! It makes you want to study. One of the most beautiful universities I have seen

Margaretha pavlov

Very nice! And so educational
You got incredibly good information.
You got answers to things you didn't know.

Kendran Soejatno

The best educational institution in the world, especially for research in the fields of health and medicine

Visen B

Really low quality of surgery, don’t go unless you want to suffer deathly complications

Anton Newton

International educational institutions, especially in life science and biotechnology.

Asif Amir Bhuyian

Its a Medical Science top ranked university in Sweden, Solna campus was so nice view

Patrik Varga

Everything for money. No responsibility, the innocent pay extra.

Very bad times
ugh

Mat Aporta

how you’re not researching the people you’re hiring to operate on patients???

Gunny Fallström

Attended a graduation in their beautiful auditorium. Very neat and well planned.

Johnathan McPherson

Embrace the shame. Don’t try to cover it up. You know what you’ve done.

POL 2.1

Diabetes department ?
Burn department ?Christmas 2004 very nice staff …

Darrell Ludlam

Horrible company. Should be shut down.
Watch the documentary on them.

Mitchell H

This is the absolute worst hospital in Sweden. Dangerous and corrupt

Manuel Di Barbora

Thank you for your hospitality and help with my health problems.

Anders Larsson

Nice entrance but I wasn't visiting, just wanted to pick up...

Björn Fihlman

Clean, fresh and modern. Very empathetic and friendly staff.

??Keith

Lots of good research being done here. Nice facilities.

Marwan Ayache

A global powerhouse of medical research and education.

Tomas Hedlund

Top institutes for research in Sweden and the world.

??? ???

This university has an extraordinary academic level.

Akm Rashedul Hasan

Quality education in medical and life sciences !tt

Aki T

Spent 15 years here. So I've certainly enjoyed it.

Linda Atulinda

Amazing environment and an exceptional university

Summer

Special building architecture and interior design

Simon Babol

I had to wait 18 hours for a broken nose and two

Javier Ríos

The best experience of my life in Sweden ?? …

Elisabetta Rosetti

A union between ancient and modern architecture

viktoria don

Fantastic staff, great bed, brand new hospital

Simon Rolund

Brings back bad memories of Paolo Maccharini

Senait Solomon

It's a good hospital, I think BSRN is going.

Truong Truong Minh

Sweden's most prestigious medical academy.

tammy tommy

Nice building but more resources needed!

joe hu

Cutting-edge technology in medicine

Has Shu

Where the science become a passion.

Nikola Vojnovic

Best sweden can offer for medicine

pooja mansha

Very nice campus and amazing labs

Tuomas Väisänen

Great university. 5/5 experience

YVETTE PAULA

The infrastructure is beautiful

Arquivo Medstorm

Amazing school. Miss it a lot

Muya Andy

World of science,think tank.

Geoffroy Laumet

Fantastic research institute

?????

what happend with Paulo ?

MD:PARVEZ mahmud

Nice image for Bangladesh

Risha Ghosh

Advanced technologies!

Göran Spång

A perfectly okay place

Mateus P.

Great Job with eHealth

Mirjamal Saqib

Really Good institute

Judy

Not truthful at all

Jan vd Valk

Beautiful building.

stickonahat _

My mum lives there

Fauzan Arafat

What a memory....

Camila Sol

Paolo Macchiarini

anders bohman

Lots of memories.

Benjamin Kyrk

Study study study

mario mario

Great university

Faizal Mahroof

Excellent place

Richard W

Good experiment

Butt Liaqat Ali

very good place

Ines Santos

Fantastic place

Gunilla Bäckström

Fantastic hall!

Kate Yelkovan

Bad experience

ki rios

Pacific?? …

Anna Ek

Seems serious

Patrik

Good hospital

M E

Spectacular!

Zhongwei Hu

Want to go

Georg Guttmann

Wonderful

Manhhanguyen Nguyen

CAROLINA

Taras Martseniuk

Amazing

Oskar Kuus

A place

Hernan Noreña

??? …

Mariusz Zlotek

Nicely

Robert Nilsson

Nice

Rim Alzein

good

Tiina Maria Sievänen

best

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