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Karlstad University

country rank  16
world rank  1531

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Overview

Founded in 1999, the Karlstads universitet (Karlstad University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Karlstad (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Varmland County. This institution also has a branch campus in Arvika. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Karlstads universitet (KAU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Karlstads universitet (KAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 25-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Karlstad University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Karlstad University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Karlstad University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Karlstad University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Karlstad University
Colours Yellow and black
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Campus Location

Address Universitetsgatan 2
Karlstad
651 88 Varmland County
Sweden
Karlstad University Phone Number +46 (54) 700 1000
Karlstad University Fax Number +46 (54) 700 1460
Other locations Arvika

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Karlstad University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Karlstad University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Karlstad University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Karlstad University.

Karlstad University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
Not reported Not reported

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Karlstad University's admission information.

Karlstad University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Karlstad University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Karlstad University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Karlstad University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Karlstad University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Karlstad University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Karlstad University.

Karlstad University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Karlstad University has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Karlstad University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


Karlstad University's Control Type Control Type

Karlstad University is a public higher education institution.


Karlstad University's Entity Type Entity Type

Karlstad University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Karlstad University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Karlstad University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Karlstad University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Karlstad University's main facilities:


Karlstad University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Karlstad University's Library


Karlstad University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Karlstad University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Karlstad University's main services:


Karlstad University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Karlstad University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Karlstad University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Karlstad University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Karlstad University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Karlstad University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Karlstad University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1977


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Karlstad University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Karlstad University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Karlstad University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Karlstad University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Karlstad University's Facebook page Karlstad University's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Karlstad University's Twitter page Karlstad University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Karlstad University's YouTube channel Karlstad University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Karlstad University's Instagram page Karlstad University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Karlstad University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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