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About KAU
Karlstad University (KAU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Karlstad, Sweden. It is a modern higher education institution, established in 1977. KAU is working closely with European University Association (EUA).
The educational institution is in 1001 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
KAU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
The academic year at KAU is continuous, which means that students have no break between courses. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For foreigners, the tuition fee at KAU starts from 5,045 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Before applying, you need to pass the TOEFL exam. The TOEFL exam must be 90 and above.
TOEFL iBT
90
Master's degree at KAU
It is impossible to enter KAU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 90. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
90
TOEFL PBT
575
Doctorate degree at KAU
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. For the TOEFL exam, the result must be at least 90.
TOEFL iBT
90
KAU campus
The university campus is located within Karlstad. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. Not only locals study at KAU, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
Sweden allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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