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Professional opportunities for recent graduates

post graduate opportunities

Are you looking for ways to return to Scandinavia?

Apply to be an intern, staff, or faculty at DIS, or explore the DIS-Karolinska Institute fellowship.

post graduate opportunities
internship

Apply for an internship

DIS offers internships in various departments. An internship at DIS is a great way to gain hands-on experience in the field of international education and become an integrated part of a multicultural workplace.

Learn about our internship program.

KI Fellowship

Karolinska Institutet Fellowship

Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Stockholm and DIS co-fund an annual fellowship for DIS alumni to pursue graduate studies at KI. This fellowship covers the tuition of one of KI’s distinguished Global Master’s Programs in health and life sciences.

Learn about the fellowship.

Work at DIS

DIS offers exciting opportunities for both full-time and part-time academic faculty with a talent for broadening the concept of study abroad education. Behind the academics, DIS seeks passionate, dedicated, inventive, and personable staff with an emphasis on cross-cultural understanding, teamwork, innovation, and adaptability.

Learn about careers at DIS.

internship program

Post-graduate internship program

Jumpstart your career in a global, non-profit setting that champions innovation, growth, and impactful education. As a DIS intern, you’ll be part of an international team dedicated to making study abroad meaningful for students.

Why intern with DIS?

  • Professional growth: Gain hands-on experience in organization, management, and critical problem-solving within a dynamic workplace
  • Meaningful impact: Play a key role in shaping students’ study abroad experiences while contributing to a mission-driven organization
  • Networking opportunities: Build valuable connections with colleagues, industry experts, and other interns early in your career
  • Freedom and responsibility: Take ownership of tasks, working closely with supervisors and team members to drive impactful projects
  • Continuous development: Benefit from our Intern Development Program, featuring interdisciplinary workshops that enhance your skills
  • Supportive environment: Collaborate with dedicated colleagues in an environment that values skill-sharing and growth

Ideal candidate

We’re looking for:

  • A DIS alum with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • A passion for international education and cultural exchange
  • A proactive, team-oriented individual with strong time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in daily operations and support program development
  • Foster an engaging and active learning environment
  • Contribute fresh ideas and collaborate with a dedicated team

Ready to join the team?

KI Fellowship

Fellowship for DIS alumni at Karolinska Institutet

DIS alumni can apply for an annual fellowship to pursue a Global Master’s Program at Karolinska Institutet (KI), one of the world’s top medical universities. This fellowship provides up to $20,000 per year towards tuition for any of KI’s two-year programs in health and life sciences, with courses taught in English.

Why study at Karolinska Institutet?

KI is one of the world’s top medical universities and Sweden’s largest center for medical research. KI consistently ranks among the top 50 global universities and in the top 10 for medical studies in Europe. KI awards the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine every year, which provides them with an invaluable network and unique survey of medical research results worldwide.

DIS-KI collaboration

Since 2015, DIS has partnered with KI to offer rigorous undergraduate education opportunities within DIS academic programs, such as Biomedicine, Medical Practice & Policy, Neuroscience, and Public Health. Through our collaboration, we recruit faculty, provide clinical skills training, and mentor Research Assistantships. KI/DIS faculty work at the forefront of health and life sciences research to bring theory to life for students, sharing real-world expertise and access to their networks.

Global Master’s programs

KI offers the following Global Master’s programs in health and life sciences, taught in English, with an international focus. The programs have a duration of two years.

Read more about KI’s global master’s programs.

Fellowship and tuition fees

The KI-DIS Fellowship is a co-funded, merit-based fellowship covering up to $20,000 per year in tuition fees for any of KI’s Global Master’s programs. This applies to both years of a two-year master’s program. The fellowship is available annually to DIS alumni who studied in either Stockholm or Copenhagen.

The tuition fees for the Global Master’s programs are listed in Swedish Kronor (SEK), and they range from 165,000-200,000 SEK per year (approximately $17,000-$20,000 based on the current exchange rate). EU citizens are exempt from tuition fees.

Read more about KI’s tuition and fees.

Global master’s application and KI-DIS Fellowship Application

The online application for Global Master’s Programs open from October 16, 2024 to January 15, 2025. The application fee is 900 SEK (approximately $90 based on the current exchange rate). Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and meet each program’s specific entry requirements.

Learn more about the application and requirements.

Find scholarship information for the KI-DIS Fellowship. The application for the fellowship will be open in February 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Questions about studying at KI, the KI-DIS Fellowship, or the Fellowship application?

Please contact KI’s Admissions Office.

KI student voices

Find out more about what it is like being a student in KI’s Global Master’s programs through student blogs, Instagram, or YouTube.