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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).
This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 1001 place among top institutions.
KAU does research in different fields of study and invites students to master 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 local citizens, tuition fees at KAU start from 95 USD. International students pay a minimum of 4,829 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
- Local95USD/year
- Master
- Foreign4,829USD/year
Study programs at KAU
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
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 IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 90 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
- TOEFL PBT
- 575
KAU campus
The university campus is located in Karlstad. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at KAU. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
Students are allowed to stay in the country for a year after graduation. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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