OpenFieldKarolinska Institutet Global Master's Scholarship (Full Tuition Coverage)
KI's premier merit-based scholarship for fee-paying international students admitted to English-taught Global Master's programs in Biomedicine, Public Health, and Bioentrepreneurship.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding academic record in previous undergraduate degree (typically top 5% of class).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each section) or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Extensive CV highlighting biomedical laboratory experience or public health projects.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters and personal statement.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: 100% tuition fee waiver (worth SEK 400,000 for the two-year program) for top international students
- Application fee
- SEK 900 application fee via UniversityAdmissions.se
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver covering entire Master's duration.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual University Admissions round application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Karolinska Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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