Application for admission to a later stage of a programme

In order to be admitted to a later stage of a programme, it is required that applicants meet the requirements for the current programme and have completed courses corresponding to the programme's previous semesters. You can read about each programme's requirements on the respective program page at kau.se.

Before you apply for admission to a later stage of a programme, you should contact the current programme's Study and Career Counsellor for more information about the programme's content and structure and which documents you should attach to your application. You will find contact information on the current programme's page on kau.se

You may be admitted if you meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed independent courses at Karlstad University, which is also part of one of Karlstad University's programmes
• Completed courses at another college/university that correspond to the content of programmes at Karlstad University
• Studies the corresponding programme at another college/university
• Studies a similar programme at Karlstad University or another college/university

Please note that it is not possible to be admitted to the latter part of the first semester of a programme as the places are reserved for new students.

How do I apply to a later stage of a programme?

In order for Karlstad University to be able to assess your qualifications, you need to upload documents on antagning.se/universityadmissions.se that prove that you have the prior knowledge required for the current semester on the programme. The following documentation needed is:

• Course plans for the courses you have completed at Karlstad University or another college/university.
• Bibliography for the courses you have completed at Karlstad University or another college/university.
• Curriculum for the programme you are currently studying or have previously studied.
• Other documents that you want to invoke to prove your eligibility.

Students already studying at Karlstad University have priority in admission to the later part of a programme.

Below you will find the available programmes you may apply for admission to a later stage. Following the link will redirect you to universityadmissions.se where you complete the application and select the semester you wish to apply to.

Undergraduate programmes

Master’s Programmes

Please note that the last day to apply for admission to a later stage of a programme for the spring 2024 semester is October 16.