International Exchange Day 2026 | Karlstad University

Welcome to International Exchange Day, 1 October, 10:00-15:00

Dreaming of studying in Japan, South Korea, Spain, Italy, or one of Karlstad University's many other partner destinations?

At International Exchange Day, you can meet international students, hear Karlstad University students share their experiences of studying abroad around the world, and get answers to everything you need to know about exchange studies, internships, and international opportunities during your studies.

During the day, you can:

Meet international students from Karlstad University's partner universities.
Listen to students sharing their exchange experiences from destinations including Japan, Hong Kong, Monaco, Italy, South Korea, Spain, and the Netherlands.
Learn more about exchange studies, internships abroad, scholarships, and other international opportunities.
Meet staff from the International Office, Study and Career Guidance, programme teams, and other university departments.
Take part in quizzes, competitions, and activities with the chance to win prizes.

🍦Enjoy free ice cream at 13:30 in Transformum. Limited availability, first come, first served.

PROGRAMME

Transformum

10:00-15:00 Exchange Fair with International Guests

Meet student representatives from partner universities around the world and get inspired for your own international experience.

During the fair, you can enjoy:

Quiz walk
Competitions with prizes
Lucky dip
International guests from partner universities
Opportunities to ask questions about exchange studies
🍦13:30 Ice Cream Party - We will be offering free ice cream to visitors in Transformum. Limited quantity available, so first come, first served.

Fryxellsalen

Student Presentations: Experiences from Exchange Studies

Hear Karlstad University students share their experiences of studying abroad and get useful tips for planning your own exchange.

10:30-10:45 Mujib Rahman, Kindai University, Japan
10:45-11:00 Axel Backing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
12:15-12:30 Alva Cronestad (pre-recorded presentation from her exchange), International University of Monaco, Monaco
12:30-12:45 Tania Mehra, Ewha Womans University, South Korea
12:45-13:00 Timmy Isgren, Roma Tre University, Italy

Students Currently on Exchange (via Zoom)

Get an up-to-date insight into student life abroad by meeting Karlstad University students who are currently on exchange.

13:30-13:45 Fannie Carstens Sörensson, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
13:45-14:00 Oscar Bendz, University of Valencia, Spain
14:00-14:15 Emma Oosterhof, Avans University of Applied Sciences, Breda, The Netherlands
14:30-14:45 Sofia Johansson, University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, Spain
14:45-15:00 Gabriel Olsson, Kindai University, Japan

Sjöströmsalen

Information Sessions on International Opportunities

11:00-11:30 Applying for Exchange Studies (International Office)
12:15-12:45 EUNICE: International Opportunities within the European University Alliance
13:00-13:30 Applying for Exchange Studies (International Office)
13:45-14:30 MFS Scholarship and Internships Abroad

Why Attend International Exchange Day?

Whether you are considering studying or doing an internship abroad, or simply want to learn more about the opportunities available, International Exchange Day is a great chance to get inspired, meet students with international experience, and have your questions answered.

No registration is required.

Date: 1 October
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Transformum, Fryxellsalen and Sjöströmsalen

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?