Founded in 1999, the Karlstads universitet (Karlstad University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Karlstad (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Varmland County. This institution also has a branch campus in Arvika. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Karlstads universitet (KAU) is a medium-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Karlstads universitet (KAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 25-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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Name (English) | Karlstad University |
Acronym | KAU |
Founded | 1999 Origins date back to 1977 |
Motto | Sapere Aude Dare to Know |
Colours | Yellow and black |
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Address | Universitetsgatan 2 Karlstad 651 88 Varmland County Sweden |
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+46 (54) 700 1000 | |
+46 (54) 700 1460 | |
Other locations | Arvika |
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The following Karlstads universitet's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Karlstads universitet's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Karlstads universitet a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Karlstads universitet's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Karlstads universitet has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).
Karlstads universitet is a public higher education institution.
Karlstads universitet is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.
Karlstads universitet does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Karlstads universitet is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1977
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