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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
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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 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
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
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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
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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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