Karolinska Institutet
As one of the world’s foremost medical universities, KI accounts for the single largest share of all academic medical research conducted in Sweden. KI also offers the country’s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences.
Call for 21 Assistant Professors positions
Karolinska Institutet continues to grow a global community of excellence. In summer 2026, KI is inviting applications for 21 Assistant Professor positions in medicine and health. We are once again looking for outstanding early-career scientists across a wide range of research areas to join us.
Visit our campaign page to learn more.
KI continues its strategic initiative – new major international recruitment drive
On 1 June, Karolinska Institutet launches a major international recruitment campaign for 21 Assistant Professor positions – building on the success of last year’s initiative, which attracted more than 2,700 applications from nearly 90 countries. The aim is clear: to bring in the very best early-career researchers and strengthen KI’s position as a world-leading medical university.
From Italy to KI – Paolo wants to contribute to future cancer treatments
Paolo Ceriani has always been interested in science, but when his mother was diagnosed with cancer, that interest took a new direction. He wanted to understand the disease on a deeper level and later began studying Biomedicine at Karolinska Institutet. Before moving to Sweden, he had only visited the country once – on a road trip from Italy through northern Sweden.
Two days of celebration, pride and joy as KI students graduate
Over two ceremonial and joyful days, KI celebrated students who completed their bachelor's and master's degree programmes. Family members, friends, teachers and students gathered in Aula Medica to mark graduation – an important milestone and the beginning of a new chapter in life.
Changes to Swedish migration rules for students
The Swedish government has decided to introduce changes to the current migration legislation that will affect students holding a residence permit for studies. These changes are scheduled to take effect on 11 June 2026.