Why choose Karlstad University?

Karlstad University offers the innovation and quality of Sweden’s top universities — with the closeness, support, and opportunities that only a smaller, connected campus can provide. With over 17,000 students, Karlstad University offers English-taught programmes in business, IT, humanities, and natural sciences.

Business education with global recognition

Karlstad Business School is AACSB-accredited, a distinction held by only 6% of the world’s business schools. This confirms the high standards of our teaching, research, and collaboration, ensuring your degree meets international expectations.

We are also a proud signatory of the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), preparing students to drive sustainable and ethical change in business.

Education with impact 

At Karlstad University, you’ll experience teaching and research that truly make a difference. Our academic environment is defined by close interaction between students and faculty, innovative teaching methods, and a real-world approach that connects learning directly with your future career. Karlstad University’s graduates consistently exceed national employment statistics, and a high percentage secure jobs after graduation. Our focus on applied learning and collaboration with industry means you don’t just earn a degree — you gain experience that employers value. 

Knowledge for society

Our mission, Knowledge for Society, drives everything we do. Through collaboration with companies, public organisations, and research partners, we turn ideas into action — creating solutions for a more sustainable, digital, and inclusive future.

Research at Karlstad University tackles real societal challenges in areas like environmental science, IT, social innovation, and education. Our leading research environments — such as the Service Research Center (CTF), Computer Science, and ROSE — work closely with industry and international partners to create knowledge that makes a difference

A supportive and student-focused environment

Studying abroad should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At Karlstad University, you’ll find a community that supports you from your first day to your graduation. Our International Office assists with housing, residence permits, and life in Sweden. Student Health Services care for your well-being, while study and career counsellors help you navigate your academic path and future goals. Our host students and student associations make sure you feel included and connected from the start. You’ll never be just a number at Karlstad University. With small classes and approachable professors, you’ll learn in a community that truly cares about your success.

Experience Sweden beyond the big cities

Karlstad is a safe and welcoming city surrounded by forests, the Klarälven river, and Lake Vänern. Here, nature is part of daily life, and you can easily combine your studies with outdoor activities, café and resturants, and a lively cultural scene. Karlstad offers what many students value most — affordable living, short distances, and a friendly atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and feel at home.

 

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