Recognition procedures

Learning Agreement

The Learning Agreement is designed to guarantee the exchange students’ academic recognition. It is a form in which the students list the courses they plan to take. For each course the title, the course code and the ECTS credits should be stated.

The Learning Agreement must be signed by the student, the home institution and Karlstad University prior to the student’s arrival in Karlstad, and immediately be updated when changes occur. On these conditions, Karlstad University guarantees that the incoming student can study the courses agreed on. The home institution completes the recognition process on the student’s return and guarantees the transfer of credits for courses completed successfully. Together with the transcript of records, the Learning Agreement guarantees complete recognition.

Transcript of Records

Upon completion of studies, an official transcript of records is sent to the home institution by the Student Centre at Karlstad University if requested by the student. The transcript of records documents the performance of a student by listing the courses taken at Karlstad University, the ECTS credits gained, and the ECTS grades awarded. It reflects both the quantity of work and the quality of achievement. The transcript of records is available in Swedish and in English and is free of charge.

Course Certificate

If requested, a course certificate is issued to the student after a completed course by the Student Centre. It contains information about credits earned, grades awarded, and the course syllabus as an attachment. Certificates are delivered by mail if the appropriate address is clearly stated. A course certificate is free of charge and only issued once.

Diploma Supplement

The Diploma Supplement is a document attached to a higher education diploma. It provides a standardised description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies pursued and successfully completed by the graduate. The Diploma Supplement contributes to the transparency of student academic achievement and facilitates academic and professional recognition of qualifications throughout the whole of Europe and other parts of the world.

Every student who completes a degree programme at Karlstad University will automatically receive a Diploma Supplement together with the degree certificate. The Diploma Supplement is free of charge.