Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarship
About this scholarship
Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Sweden is one of the world’s leading medical universities, and it offers the Global Master’s Scholarship to support talented international students on its global master’s programmes. The award helps fee-paying students from outside Europe to study at a renowned institution in the health and life sciences, with around ten scholarships shared across its programmes each year.
The scholarship covers the full tuition fee for the chosen global master’s programme (or the KI-taught portion of jointly delivered programmes). It is a tuition-only award, so living costs, travel, and other expenses are not covered, and it is granted on merit through an assessment of your CV and qualifications.
Eligibility is for fee-paying students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who have applied to and are admissible for an eligible KI global master’s starting in the autumn, are new first-year students, have paid the master’s application fee, and meet all academic admission requirements. The process has two steps: you apply to the programme via University Admissions by the January deadline and pay the fee, then submit the separate scholarship application during the February window, with notification usually in late April. For international students aiming at a top medical university, it is a valuable tuition award.
Eligibility
- Fee-paying student from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
- Applied to, and admissible for, an eligible KI global master's programme starting in the autumn.
- A new, first-year student on that programme.
- Paid the master's application fee by the admission deadline.
- Meet all academic admission requirements of the programme.
Benefits & Coverage
- Covers the full tuition fee for the programme (or the KI-taught portion of jointly delivered programmes).
- Awarded on merit through an assessment of your CV and qualifications.
- Around ten scholarships shared across KI's global master's programmes.
Required Documents
- Master's application submitted through University Admissions (universityadmissions.se).
- CV form submitted via University Admissions.
- Academic transcripts and proof of meeting entry requirements.
- Proof of the paid application fee.
- Separate scholarship application form once the period opens.
How to Apply
- Apply to an eligible KI global master's programme via University Admissions by the January deadline.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the separate KI Global Master's Scholarship application during the February window.
- Await notification, usually in late April (confirm the current dates on the KI scholarships page).
Frequently asked questions
Is Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as tuition only. The listed award is: Full tuition fee for the global master's programme; Around ten awards each year (living costs not covered).. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Master's.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is February 25, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Fee-paying student from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland; Applied to, and admissible for, an eligible KI global master's programme starting in the autumn; A new, first-year student on that programme; Paid the master's application fee by the admission deadline; and more (see th… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
