Karlstad University ranked 16th in Sweden, 1339th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 107 research topics. Karlstad University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,495 academic publications and 239,063 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 8 notable alumni.
Karlstad University ranked 17th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sweden and 1310th in the World with 6,002 publications made and 153,360 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Karlstad University ranked 16th for Engineering in Sweden and 1765th in the World with 4,380 publications made and 103,862 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering.
Karlstad University ranked 17th for Computer Science in Sweden and 1521st in the World with 4,305 publications made and 106,658 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Networking, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Telecommunications.
Karlstad University ranked 17th for Environmental Science in Sweden and 1727th in the World with 3,972 publications made and 104,253 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Karlstad University ranked 16th for Biology in Sweden and 2122nd in the World with 3,799 publications made and 105,461 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Karlstad University ranked 17th for Physics in Sweden and 1848th in the World with 3,715 publications made and 88,839 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Karlstad University ranked 15th for Psychology in Sweden and 1189th in the World with 3,087 publications made and 94,949 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Karlstad University ranked 17th for Medicine in Sweden and 1777th in the World with 3,086 publications made and 92,565 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Clinical Psychology.
Karlstad University ranked 16th for Mathematics in Sweden and 1291st in the World with 2,754 publications made and 75,072 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Karlstad University ranked 14th for Business in Sweden and 857th in the World with 2,752 publications made and 94,471 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Finance, Project Management.
Karlstad University ranked 16th for Chemistry in Sweden and 2345th in the World with 2,468 publications made and 63,024 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Karlstad University ranked 19th for Economics in Sweden and 1268th in the World with 1,743 publications made and 47,873 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Karlstad University ranked 17th for Art & Design in Sweden and 1079th in the World with 1,250 publications made and 26,516 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
