Student Union and associations
The purpose of the student union is to help the individual student in trouble. They give support and advice on issues concerning studying and student life in general.
Karlstad Student Union is an organization that looks after your interests during your studies. The student union works as the students voice towards the university, the local authorities and other organizations that you as a student come in contact with.
Why become a member?
Members in the student union saves money as they get valuable student discounts, including free entrance to night clubs, cheap course literature and cheap tickets to hockey games, operas and theatres. By joining the student union you also contribute to developing education and student life. Active membership will give useful experience and credentials for your future career.
How do I become a member?
- Download the Hitract app and create an account
- Search for Karlstad Student Union
- Click on Become a member and follow the instructions
Other student associations
At Karlstad University there are many student associations to get involved in. Apart from the specific programme associations there are also student associations for different interests. KAUIF is the sports club offering multifaceted training at a reasonable price, or why not join one of the student choirs, men’s, women’s or mixed? There are also societies committed to the environment, human rights, politics or other interesting issues.