Karlstad University
Karlstad, Sweden
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1977
Overview
Karlstad University (Karlstads universitet) is a Swedish public university founded in 1977, located in the Kronoparken district of Karlstad, Sweden. It gained full university status in 1999. The university has two campuses: the main campus in Karlstad and Musikhögskolan Ingesund in Arvika. It offers programs at Bachelor, Master, and doctoral level across eight broad areas: business and law, health and social work, engineering, IT, teacher education, music and culture, natural sciences, and social sciences and humanities. The Handelshögskolan vid Karlstads universitet holds AACSB international accreditation. Karlstad University is a member of the EUNICE European University Alliance together with nine other European universities. The university has approximately 16,000 students and engages in close collaboration with regional industry and public sector.
Fields of study
- Business and Law
- Health, Nursing and Social Work
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Teacher Education
- Music, Dance and Culture
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences and Humanities
Accreditation: Universitetskanslersämbetet (UKÄ); Handelshögskolan additionally accredited by AACSB
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn 2026, Spring 2027, Autumn 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- antagning@kau.se
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees apply only to students from outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland. Swedish citizens and EU/EEA/Swiss citizens study free of charge. Fees vary by program; per-semester fees range from 48,000 SEK to 75,000 SEK based on sampled programs.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Förskollärarprogram inom VAL (opens in a new tab)Svenska · Online | Bachelor's | — | SEK 240,000 / total | Varies | VT 2027 |
| Förskollärarprogrammet (opens in a new tab)Svenska · On Campus | Bachelor's | 42 months | SEK 420,000 / total | Oct 15, 2026 | VT 2027 |
| Högskoleingenjörsprogrammet i energi- och miljöteknik (opens in a new tab)Svenska · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | SEK 450,000 / total | Oct 15, 2026 | VT 2027 |
| Kompletterande pedagogisk utbildning (opens in a new tab)Svenska · Online | Master's | — | SEK 180,000 / total | Oct 15, 2026 | VT 2027 |
| Magisterprogram i projektledning (opens in a new tab)Svenska · Online | Master's | 1 year | SEK 96,000 / total | Oct 15, 2026 | VT 2027 |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.