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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
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
Journalism & Media
Geomedia Studies - Media, Mobility and Spatial planning
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
English - Linguistic
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
English - Literary
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts & Humanities
Geomedia Studies - Media, Mobility and Spatial planning
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Ecology and Conservation Biology
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geomedia Studies - Media, Mobility and Spatial planning
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Ecology and Conservation Biology
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Ecology and Conservation Biology
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Information Systems
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Accounting and Control
- Study form
- Full-time
Ecology and Conservation Biology
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting and Control
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Innovation and Service Development
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Marketing
- Study form
- Full-time
Service Management
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Work
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Political Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Psychology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Sociology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Risk and Environmental Studies
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Information Systems
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Law
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
English
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
History
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Educational Work
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial Engineering Management
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Materials Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
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
What to do after graduation
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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