Karlstad University ranked 16th in Sweden, 1442nd in the global 2025 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 9,183 academic publications and 221,541 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 1313th in the World with 5,843 publications made and 143,352 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Karlstad University ranked 16th for Engineering in Sweden and 1756th in the World with 4,263 publications made and 96,508 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering.
Karlstad University ranked 17th for Computer Science in Sweden and 1503rd in the World with 4,206 publications made and 98,948 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 1715th in the World with 3,870 publications made and 98,084 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Karlstad University ranked 16th for Biology in Sweden and 2108th in the World with 3,700 publications made and 97,574 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Karlstad University ranked 17th for Physics in Sweden and 1839th in the World with 3,621 publications made and 82,906 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 1188th in the World with 2,994 publications made and 89,624 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 2,978 publications made and 85,854 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Clinical Psychology.
Karlstad University ranked 14th for Business in Sweden and 858th in the World with 2,696 publications made and 88,052 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Finance, Project Management.
Karlstad University ranked 17th for Mathematics in Sweden and 1293rd in the World with 2,686 publications made and 71,642 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Karlstad University ranked 16th for Chemistry in Sweden and 2326th in the World with 2,404 publications made and 58,969 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Karlstad University ranked 19th for Economics in Sweden and 1271st in the World with 1,695 publications made and 44,329 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 1080th in the World with 1,226 publications made and 24,604 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.
