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2023-09-14
The situation surrounding the course Intercultural studies: race and whiteness in Sweden, which has attracted a lot of media attention, has led to a report being filed with the Disciplinary Board of Karlstad University. The report was entered in the registry on Thursday and will be processed promptly.

Pricelist Interlibrary loans

Bibliotek » Låna » Beställa » Fjärrlån
Loans & CopiesStudents & employeesat Karlstad universityExternal customersCorporate and other libraries outside the Nordic regionArticle copiesSEK 50 / articleFree for employeesSEK 150 / article or1,5 IFLA-voucher Loans from the Nordic regionFreeFreeLoans outside the Nordic regionSEK 200SEK 300 or3 IFLA-vouchersDoctoral theses, USASEK 600SEK 600Other orders By invoice By invoice

Department of Engineering and Chemical Sciences

Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap » Om fakulteten » Institutioner och ämnen
The Department of Engineering and Chemical Sciences comprises the disciplines Building and Construction Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental and Energy Systems. Our department attracts students interested in these subjects and we offer both bachelor and master programmes in engineering.

Career opportunities

Engelska » Utbildning
In addition to well-established career paths (e.g. as an English language teacher), studying English can increase your job prospects and employability. English skills open up possibilities for working abroad and in international environments, and provide you with broad linguistic and cultural competences. The study of language and literature helps to improve your analytical skills and develops your creative imagination.
2025-12-08
Research on organic solar cells at Karlstad University is now taking another step forward, thanks to support from WISE, the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability. The sun is an enormous resource and increasingly important for electricity production. Roughly one to two hours of sunlight hitting the Earth corresponds to the entire annual energy consumption of humanity.

Current research at CRS

CRS » Forskning
Descriptions of research in progress at the Centre for Research on Sustainable Societal Transformation, CRS SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORSAvit Bhowmik and Moa Tunström are involved in the international project Alliance of Regional Innovation Ecosystems Based on Smart Sustainable Specialisation Strategies (ARIES4), funded by Erasmus+. Within the framework of the project, they have worked with indicators for sustainable regional development.

Alumni interview: Alexander Passgård

HHK » Samverkan » Samverkan vid HHK » Alumn och partners » Intervjuer med alumner på Handelshögskolan
IT, project management and ERP systems is a programme offered as distance education. How did you experience your studies? “The first two years I studied part time and the last two full time. I thought that it worked very well and I was abroad most of the time, in Australia, the USA and Spain. It was fun and made distance education a better alternative, even if one sometimes misses meeting fellow students.

Copyright and teaching

Bibliotek » Skriva & referera » Upphovsrätt » Upphovsrätt i undervisningen
Copyright is the legal right that the creator(s) of a work have, i.e., the right to determine how the work may be used. Copyright applies automatically and no registration is required. Virtually all material used in teaching or research is protected by copyright.

Copyright and plagiarism

Bibliotek » Skriva & referera » Upphovsrätt » Upphovsrätt för forskare
Copyright is the legal right that the creator(s) of a work have, i.e., the right to determine how the work may be used. Copyright applies automatically and no registration is required. Virtually all material used in teaching or research is protected by copyright. The copyright period generally lasts for the creator’s lifetime plus 70 years. Financial and intellectual rightsResearchers have the right to determine how their research publications may be used.

Copyright for researchers

Bibliotek » Forskarstöd » Publicera
Copyright is the legal right that the creator(s) of a work have, i.e., the right to determine how the work may be used. Copyright applies automatically and no registration is required. Virtually all material used in teaching or research is protected by copyright. The copyright period generally lasts for the creator’s lifetime plus 70 years. Financial and intellectual rightsResearchers have the right to determine how their research publications may be used.

Copyright and teaching

Bibliotek » Lärarstöd » Bibliotekets stöd till lärare » Upphovsrätt i undervisningen
Copyright is the legal right that the creator(s) of a work have, i.e., the right to determine how the work may be used. Copyright applies automatically and no registration is required. Virtually all material used in teaching or research is protected by copyright.

Alexander Passgård: IT, project management and ERP systems

HHK » Samverkan » Samverkan vid HHK » Alumn och partners » Interviews with alumni
IT, project management and ERP systems is a programme offered as distance education. How did you experience your studies? “The first two years I studied part time and the last two full time. I thought that it worked very well and I was abroad most of the time, in Australia, the USA and Spain. It was fun and made distance education a better alternative, even if one sometimes misses meeting fellow students.
2017-03-28
The appearance of your dinner date affects whether you want to spend money on healthy or unhealthy alternatives from the menu, but only if you are a woman. The more attractive women find their company, the more likely they are to buy healthy food. Men are rather more likely to buy expensive drinking and dining options.
Tracy Riley, Professor of Educational work, Massey University New Zealand. Presentation of abstractEvery teacher in New Zealand is considered a teacher of gifted students, a reflection of our inclusive education system. However, some teachers have developed specialist knowledge and skills through tertiary education and research.

Climate and clothing

Utbildning » Att läsa på universitetet » Living in Sweden
Sweden’s seasons, changing weather, and winter darkness can take some getting used to. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare will help you settle in and enjoy your time in Karlstad. The weather in Sweden varies significantly between seasons, and Karlstad’s location by Lake Vänern gives it a slightly milder climate than many other inland cities. Students staying in Karlstad for a year will experience all four seasons.
2024-10-07
As the leaves on the trees begin to change colour, it’s time for the Academic Ceremony, one of the biggest events of the year at Karlstad University and a long-standing tradition. In troubled times, it is important to protect unity, cooperation, and team spirit and what we can achieve together, not least in research. On October 18th, we will together confer new doctors, honorary doctors as well as install our new professors.

Climate and clothing

Student » Meny » Ny student » Living in Sweden
Sweden’s seasons, changing weather, and winter darkness can take some getting used to. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare will help you settle in and enjoy your time in Karlstad. The weather in Sweden varies significantly between seasons, and Karlstad’s location by Lake Vänern gives it a slightly milder climate than many other inland cities. Students staying in Karlstad for a year will experience all four seasons.

Why work at Karlstad University

CS » Om Datavetenskap » Jobba hos oss » En öppen och kreativ arbetsplats
Karlstad University is a dynamic and modern workplace with a staff of 1 200 including researchers, teachers and administrators. Are you a future colleague? We look forward to your application! The University is located on one campus offering a modern and stimulating environment.

Department of Social and Psychological Studies

Fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap » Om fakulteten » Institutioner och ämnen
The Department of Social and Psychological Studies comprises the following subjects: Psychology Social Work Sociology Gender Studies Students eager to explore the realms of social and psychological studies find their academic home with us. Our main programs are: Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Behavioral Science Programme, and Master of Science in Psychology Programme.

3. Literature

Bibliotek » Om biblioteket » För dig som är ny student » 15 fakta om biblioteket
The library has the books required for all the courses available at the university. There are copies for borrowing and for some titles there is also a reference copy. Course literature loan Course literature intended for normal home loan is placed on the same shelves as other literature and borrowed according to the same regulations.   Course reference books The library holds a reference collection of the most popular course books.

History

Forskning » Vår forskning » Samhälle, kultur och språk
Welcome to the subject of History at Karlstad University! We are part of the Department of Political, Historical, Religious, and Cultural Studies. Are you curious about history? Would you like to understand how today’s society was formed or how your ancestors lived? If you are, you can take one of the History courses at Karlstad University. History has been offered as an academic subject in Karlstad since 1967.