Rankings
How every major ranking places Karolinska Institute. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Master's courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
Costs and entry
4 courses mention scholarships. 11 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Karolinska Institute
The job market for Karolinska Institute's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Sweden.
Questions students ask
How much does a master's course at Karolinska Institute cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $18,101 a year; half of Karolinska Institute's master's courses with a published fee cost between $18,101 and $20,112. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $20,112, public health & allied health $18,101.
How is Karolinska Institute ranked?
Karolinska Institute is ranked #55 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #41 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Dentistry (#1) and Medicine (#10).
What IELTS score does Karolinska Institute need for a master's course?
Most master's courses (12 of the 13 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many master's courses does Karolinska Institute offer?
13 master's courses across 5 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (6), life sciences & biotechnology (3) and business & management (2).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Karolinska Institute's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.