The KI Global Master’s Scholarship 2026 is a competitive tuition-fee scholarship for international students. It supports academically outstanding candidates who secure admission to one of the Global Master’s programmes at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The scholarship removes tuition fees for the full duration of the Master’s programme.

About the Karolinska Institute Global Master’s Scholarship 2026

Karolinska Institutet awards a limited number of merit-based scholarships each year. It usually offers one scholarship per Global Master’s programme. These awards are extremely competitive and attract a large number of applicants.

The KI Global Master’s scholarship targets students who must pay tuition fees as non-EU/EEA applicants. It also focuses on those who show exceptional academic excellence.

Why Study at Karolinska Institutet With This Scholarship?

Studying at Karolinska Institutet with this scholarship offers strong advantages:

  • The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees for a Global Master’s programme. This reduces the financial burden of international education.
  • Students gain access to world-class research and teaching at Sweden’s leading institution for medicine and health sciences.
  • Karolinska Institutet provides a highly international academic environment where students study with peers from around the globe.
  • The university holds a strong international reputation in life sciences and global health, which boosts academic and career opportunities.

Scholarship Summary

  • Host Country: Sweden
  • Host Institution: Karolinska Institutet
  • Study Level: Master’s (Global Master’s Programmes)
  • Scholarship Type: Tuition fee waiver
  • Coverage: Tuition fees only (no support for living or travel expenses)
  • Number of Awards: Several (one per programme)
  • Application Period: 9 February – 25 February 2026
  • Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA, fee-paying students admitted to a Global Master’s programme
  • Notification: Late April 2026
  • Acceptance Deadline: End of April 2026

Scholarship Benefits

The KI Global Master’s scholarship offers a full tuition-fee waiver for the entire Global Master’s programme. It does not cover living expenses, travel, or personal costs. However, the removal of tuition fees significantly reduces the overall cost of studying in Sweden.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must apply to a Global Master’s Programme starting in 2026.
  • Should be non-EU/EEA and liable to pay tuition fees.
  • Must pay the application fee before the deadline in early February 2026.
  • Must apply as first-year students.
  • Should complete all entry requirements and submit all necessary documents for their chosen programme.

Some programmes may not qualify for this scholarship, such as Molecular Techniques in Life Science or Biostatistics and Data Science, which may rely on separate funding.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare:

  • A completed CV form for the scholarship application.
  • Proof of admission or application to an eligible Master’s programme.
  • Proof of payment of the application fee.
  • Academic transcripts, certificates, and other required admission documents.

Karolinska Institutet rejects incomplete or late submissions.

Application Process & Timeline

  • Applicants first apply for admission to a Global Master’s programme for the 2026 intake.
  • They must pay the application fee by early February 2026.
  • After this, they can submit the scholarship application during the official window from 9–25 February 2026.
  • The university reviews all scholarship applications.
  • Karolinska Institutet will notify the selected candidates in April 2026.
  • Successful applicants must accept the scholarship before the deadline at the end of April.

Applicants should prepare early and carefully follow all deadlines and requirements.