Code of Conduct for International Student Mobility

The Code of Conduct for International Student Mobility aims to clarify the expectations of Karolinska Institutet's students when studying, conducting traineeships/internships, or otherwise representing KI abroad.

  • Diary number: 1-973/2022
  • Dnr preg. version: 6-017/2009
  • Decision date:
  • Validity period: Until further notice
  • Decision: Committee for Higher Education
  • Document type: Policy
  • Handled by department/unit: Fakultetskansliet och internationella relationer
  • Preparation with: Office of Support for Education and Doctoral Education, Internationalisation Board, Programme Directors, and responsible staff for internationalisation of the study programmes on undergraduate and master level, Departmental Directors of Education (GUA)
  • Revision with respect to: Clarification of the target group and expectations during the stay abroad for all students at undergraduate (bachelor) and master level at Karolinska Institutet who are studying, conducting traineeships, or otherwise representing KI abroad.

Summary of the policy

Karolinska Institutet's goal is to offer its students a good study environment from which they can bring valuable knowledge and experience into their professional lives. It is important that students adopt a professional approach to their studies, fellow students, teachers, and staff within the university during their time as students.

The Code of Conduct for International Student Mobility is a recommendation of behavior for KI's students during their stay abroad. It is a complement to the "Local guidelines for studies abroad at undergraduate (bachelor) and master level at Karolinska Institutet and to the more general "Information on principles and code of conduct for students at Karolinska Institutet".

Policy in full