Specific Entry Requirements
Most courses and programs at Karlstad University have additional entry requirements beyond the general eligibility criteria. These specific entry requirements vary depending on the program or course.

Bachelor Programmes
To be eligible for a bachelor’s programme, you must meet the following requirements:
Completed Upper Secondary Education
You must have completed an upper secondary education. Applicants must provide full documentation from their upper secondary school.Conditional admission is not available, and predicted grades will not be accepted.
English Language Proficiency
You must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6.Detailed information on accepted tests and qualifications can be found on the University Admissions website.
- Swedish Language Requirement
There are no Swedish language requirements for programmes taught in English. For programmes taught in Swedish, the requirements include a Swedish upper secondary course , Swedish 3. Programme-Specific Requirements
Each bachelor’s programme may have additional subject-specific requirements. Visit the link below to find your programme of interest and check the detailed admission criteria.
Master programmes
To be eligible for a master’s programme, you must meet the following requirements:
Academic Qualifications
You must have a bachelor’s degree from an internationally recognised university, equivalent to a Swedish bachelor's degree.Final-year bachelor's students may also be eligible, provided they submit the necessary documentation as instructed by University Admissions.
English Language Proficiency
You must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6. Accepted tests include: IELTS and TOEFLDepending on your previous education, you may also meet the requirement through completed upper secondary or university studies. Visit University Admissions for full details.
Programme-Specific Requirements
Each master’s programme may have additional entry requirements. Visit the link below to find your programme of interest and check the detailed admission criteria.
Free standing courses in English
- Completed Upper Secondary Education
You must have completed an upper secondary education. Applicants must provide full documentation from their upper secondary school. Conditional admission is not available, and predicted grades will not be accepted. English Language Proficiency
You must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6. Accepted tests include: IELTS and TOEFLDepending on your previous education, you may also meet the requirement through completed upper secondary or university studies. Visit University Admissions for full details.
- Course-Specific Requirements
Each freestanding course may have additional subject-specific requirements. These may be based on upper secondary or academic courses. Visit the webpage for the specific course to find the specific requirements.
