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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.

Location
Karlstad, Sweden
Establishment year
1977
Students
8,985
Female students
62%
Rating THE
#1001-1200
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KAU tuition fees

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 4,859 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.

Academic calendar
Continuous
Bachelor
Foreign27,057USD/year
Master
Foreign4,859USD/year
Doctorate
Free

Study programs at KAU

Arts & Humanities
Music
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Other programs
Journalism & Media
Geomedia Studies - Media, Mobility and Spatial planning
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 575, TOEFL iBT — 90
Humanities
English - Linguistic
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
24 months (full-time), 48 months (part-time)
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
English - Literary
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
24 months (full-time), 48 months (part-time)
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Arts & Humanities
Geomedia Studies - Media, Mobility and Spatial planning
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 575, TOEFL iBT — 90
Physical Sciences
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 575, TOEFL iBT — 90
Geomedia Studies - Media, Mobility and Spatial planning
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 575, TOEFL iBT — 90
Medicine
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 575, TOEFL iBT — 90
Information Systems
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 575, TOEFL iBT — 90
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Accounting and Control
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Economics & Business Management
Accounting and Control
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Economics
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 575, TOEFL iBT — 90
Innovation and Service Development
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Marketing
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Service Management
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Other programs
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Work
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Social Sciences & Management
Political Science
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Psychology
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Sociology
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Risk and Environmental Studies
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Computer Science & IT
Information Systems
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Law
Law
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Law
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Humanities
English
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
History
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Education & Training
Educational Work
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Engineering & Technology
Chemical Engineering
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Industrial Engineering Management
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Materials Engineering
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at KAU

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.

Library
Yes
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