About the university

A regional comprehensive university in western Sweden. Known for business administration, engineering, nursing, teacher education, and social work. A welcoming and internationally oriented campus.

Key information

• Location: Karlstad, SE
• National ranking #15
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Business
• Engineering
• Nursing
• Education
• Social Sciences

Programs (8)

• Business Administration
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Law
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Sociology

Student body

• Total students: 16,000
• International students: 15%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €300 - €650 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 84%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• €0 - €10,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 65.00%
• Scholarships available: Swedish Institute scholarships, Erasmus+
• Additional costs: Living costs ~€650-950/month

Quick facts

• Founded: 1999
• Teaching languages: Swedish, English
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.kau.se