Karlstad University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1339 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #514 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #16 of 39 | In Sweden |
| #319 of 1,021 | For Occupational Safety and Health |
| Top50% | For 106 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 12,935
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- kau.se
- Languages
- Swedish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 44%*
* Karlstad University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Gymnasiebetyg or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to June |
| Enrollment | 12,935 |
| Full time employee | 843 |
| Student:staff ratio | 15:1 |
Research profile
Karlstad University has published 9,495 scientific papers with 239,063 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Physics, Law, Sociology, and Psychology.
Karlstad University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 32 |
| 1994 | 17 | 45 |
| 1995 | 10 | 38 |
| 1996 | 20 | 73 |
| 1997 | 19 | 83 |
| 1998 | 39 | 103 |
| 1999 | 49 | 125 |
| 2000 | 65 | 243 |
| 2001 | 100 | 395 |
| 2002 | 97 | 614 |
| 2003 | 135 | 891 |
| 2004 | 152 | 1037 |
| 2005 | 186 | 1406 |
| 2006 | 209 | 1850 |
| 2007 | 239 | 2399 |
| 2008 | 249 | 2987 |
| 2009 | 249 | 3634 |
| 2010 | 278 | 4392 |
| 2011 | 307 | 5221 |
| 2012 | 339 | 6720 |
| 2013 | 356 | 7860 |
| 2014 | 364 | 8596 |
| 2015 | 393 | 9532 |
| 2016 | 468 | 9908 |
| 2017 | 521 | 11023 |
| 2018 | 561 | 13059 |
| 2019 | 600 | 14811 |
| 2020 | 565 | 18331 |
| 2021 | 636 | 22013 |
| 2022 | 662 | 22607 |
| 2023 | 681 | 24191 |
| 2024 | 531 | 24761 |
| 2025 | 383 | 22157 |
Tuition
| International studetns | An application fee of 900 SEK is charged by all Swedish universities. Tuition fees for individual programmes range from 85,000 to 110,000 SEK per year (SEK) |
|---|
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Karlstad University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Högskoleexamen / Konstnärlig högskoleexamen | Music |
|---|---|
| Kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor) / Konstnärlig kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts) | Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Dance, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music Education, Nursing, Physics, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Public Relations, Real Estate, Safety Engineering, Social Work, Sports Medicine, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism |
| Yrkesexamen (First cycle professional qualification) | Engineering, Social Work, Teacher Training |
| Magisterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig magisterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Economics, Educational Administration, Fiscal Law, Health Education, Management, Nursing |
| Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Accountancy, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Educational Sciences, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Physical Engineering, Psychology, Social Sciences |
| Yrkesexamen (Second cycle professional qualification) | Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Nursing, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| Doktorsexamen | Biology, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Education, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Geography (Human), History, Human Resources, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Media Studies, Nursing, Pedagogy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Theology |
Notable alumni
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Urban Ahlin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Urban Christian Ahlin is a Swedish diplomat and former politician of the Swedish Social Democratic Party. He currently serves as Ambassador of Sweden to the United States since 2023.
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Jessica Stegrud
- Enrolled in Karlstad University
- 1989-1991 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
-
Jessica Margareta Stegrud is a Swedish politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2019 to 2022. She is a member of the Sweden Democrats and was part of European Conservatives and Reformists in the European Parliament.
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Olof Persson
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
-
Olof Erland Persson is a Swedish manager. He was the president of Volvo and CEO of the Volvo Group until April 22, 2015, having been in the role since September 1, 2011. He was also a member of the Volvo Group and executive team since 2006. In 2022 he joined the board of Iveco Group before assuming the role of CEO on July 1, 2024. In addition to these duties, he is also the chairman of the board of the German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce.
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Pia Hallström
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Pia Hallström was a Swedish politician. A member of the Moderate Party, she was first elected to the Riksdag in 2010 and reelected in 2014. She died of breast cancer in 2016 at the age of 55.
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Susanne Rappmann
- Years
- 1965-.. (age 61)
- Occupations
- Lutheran pastor
- Biography
-
Susanne Rappmann is a Swedish theologian and current Bishop of Gothenburg.
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Sixten Sild
- Occupations
- orienteersportspersonrefereelocal politician
- Biography
-
Sixten Sild is an Estonian orienteering competitor, bronze medallist for the Soviet Union in the world championships, and later competing for Estonia.
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Christian Holm
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Christian Holm Barenfeld, born 22 July 1976, is a Swedish politician for the Moderate Party. He was member of the Riksdag from 2006 to 2018. Christian Holm Barenfeld was a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee of the Labour Market and of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly as well as the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. After leaving the parliament Christian Holm Barenfeld is involved in local politics in his hometown and is also running his own business.
Karlstad University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Social Science | Acting, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Dance, Economics, Educational Sciences, English, Film, Gender Studies, Geography, Geography (Human), History, Human Resources, Information Sciences, Law, Leadership, Media Studies, Music, Pedagogy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Statistics, Swedish, Tourism, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health, Science and Technology | Biology, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Oral Pathology, Physics, Public Health, Sports |
| Faculty : Teacher Education | Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | KAU Karlstads universitet |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Accreditation | Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) |
| Motto | våga vara vis |
| Colors | yellow, black |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 651 88 Universitetsgatan 2 Karlstad, SE-651 88 Sweden |
|---|---|
| City population | 70,000 |