is the only independent medical university in Sweden. Founded in 1810, the university is located in Solna, just outside of Stockholm, and is known for its leading international research and the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to more than 9,000 students.

The core mission of Karolinska Institutet is& ;amp;amp;ldquo;dedicated to the overall improvement of human health through research, education and information sharing”. The school is currently divided into 25 departments, including surgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, pathology, social medicine, neuropsychology, and public health and wellness.