Location: Sweden
Program: Postgraduate – Masters
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: February 2026
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The Karolinska Institutet (KI) – DIS Fellowship in Sweden is a prestigious opportunity designed to support talented international students who aspire to deepen their academic journey in health and life sciences. This fellowship provides financial support for graduate studies, giving recipients the chance to study in a globally recognized hub of medical innovation and research. The program not only eases the financial burden but also opens doors to academic excellence, intercultural exchange, and professional growth in one of Europe’s most progressive educational landscapes.
Founded in 1810, Karolinska Institutet (KI) is one of the world’s leading medical universities and is widely known for awarding the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Located in Stockholm, Sweden, the university combines cutting-edge research with innovative teaching, offering a dynamic environment for future healthcare professionals and researchers. With strong ties to hospitals, research institutions, and global health organizations, KI stands as a symbol of academic rigor and societal impact, making it an ideal place for students who want to contribute to breakthroughs in medicine and public health.
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Benefits of the Scholarship
The KI Global Master’s Scholarship covers the tuition fee. Travel, living expenses and other costs must be met with other funding.
The KI Global Master’s Scholarship only covers the tuition fee for students enrolled at a Global Master’s Programme at Karolinska Institutet.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Have applied to one of Karolinska Institutet’s Global Master’s Programmes starting 2026
- Be a tuition fee paying student (from outside the EU/EEA)
- Have studied with DIS in Stockholm or Copenhagen
- Have paid the application fee by 2 February 2026
- Fulfill the entry and documentation requirements for the programme you have applied for
- Only first year students are eligible to apply.
- Please note that Molecular Techniques in Life Science and Biostatistics and Datasciences are given by KTH Royal Institute of Technology and therefore not eligible for this fellowship.
Note: kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The selection of scholarship awardees is based on a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant’s CV form and supporting documentation submitted via University Admissions. The assessment is conducted by the academic staff of each global master’s programme.
The evaluation criteria that are considered during the selection process are previous education, work experience, research experience, statement of intent and overall assessment. Some programmes may include additional criteria specific to their field of study in the CV form.
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
