Study Abroad Karlstad University: Ranking, Courses, Admission, Fees, Scholarship & Placements

Karlstad University: Ranking, Courses, Admission, Fees, Scholarship & Placements

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Karlstad University is one of the most famous and youngest Swedish universities, established in 1997. The University offers over 16000 undergraduate students, with more than 230 research students. The University approaches with a modern outlook and collaborates with more than 200 institutes globally from countries like Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and France.  It has more than 80 UG and PG programs with almost 700 courses. Each course is available at the UG, PG, and doctoral levels. The reasons for students to choose the University are as follows:

The high-quality education and the excellent research scope with top global institutes are some significant reasons for aspirants to look for this option 
The University offers an inspiring, friendly study environment with high-technology facilities and modern architecture. 
The scholarship opportunities are important for students as they can get grants, scope for fellowship, and cover academic expense.
The research in the University involves a multidisciplinary environment and group for the work. 
Aspirants who are not sure of their choice of a study program can reach out to the career counselor experts 
The main idea behind the research work by the University is to make it productive and help aspirants gain knowledge from the integrity and scope of the research. 
The University has a beautiful and vibrant campus that provides a friendly environment for students to study. 
The University has two schools – Ingesund School of Music and Karlstad Business School.

Some popular study program choices at the University are:

Engineering
Creative arts and design
Business and Management 
Applied and Pure Sciences
Social Studies and Media
Computer Science and IT

Karlstad University Highlights 

The University has partnerships with institutes like ERASMUS+, ICM. 
The overall global ranking of the University is 1001 out of a total of 1600
As per the Europe University ranking, the University is in the 499th position. 
As per the QS WUR Ranking by subject, the University is at 501 to 550 ranks. 
According to the Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report, the University is at 1309 position in 2023 
According to the US News, the university has 1335 positions out of 1740.

Karlstad University Admission 

Candidates should check the online admission deadline and apply on time. They must apply with the correct personal details such as date of birth, country name, and others. Once the complete form with supporting documents is sent, it is likely to get approved quickly. 

Candidates have to submit online applications through the university portal 
The application fee for a study program is 900 SEK
Complete the application for the study program 
Students should get a nomination from a recognized university 
Official records and certificates of the past course or higher secondary examination 
Letter of recommendation 
1 to 2 pages of motivation 
Residence permit 
Learning Agreement 
Health insurance

To know more about other universities in the Sweden, click here.

Eligibility 

TOEFL: PBT – 4 to 4.5; iBT: 17 to 20 
IELTS: English 5; English 6, English 7 
PTE: 48 to 68 
Cambridge ESOL: 180 to 200 points English 5 
Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments: English 6

Karlstad University Programs

UG Programs

Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Energy Engineering
Bachelor's Programme in Music
Bachelor's Programme in Computer Science
Bachelor's Programme in Music Production
Bachelor Programme in Political Science
Bachelor Programme in Physics
Behavioral science programme
Biology programme
Early Years Education Programme
Environment and Safety
International Business
Law Programme
Health, Environment, and Society - Bachelor Program in Public Health Sciences

PG Programs

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Physics
Master of Science in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering          
Master of Science in Psychology Programme
Mathematics Programme      
Media and Communication: Digital Media and Analysis       
Media and Communication: Visual Communication Design 
Music Teacher Education Programme           
Political Science
Master Programme in Economics: Master
Master programme in English: Linguistic specialisation
Master programme in History
Programme in Business and Economics
Real Estate Management
Social Analysis
Spatial and Social Planning Program 
Tourism Program 
Web developer 
Vocational Education Program

Karlstad University Accommodation 

There is no accommodation or housing service from the University. But it helps get housing facilities or equivalent residence facilities close to the University. 

The University can help get housing facilities through company help like KBAB, as it works in partnership with the University authority 
International students need to look for residence permits to be able to live and study in Sweden 
The KBAB organization can manage almost 7500 rental apartments. It can help the students with rental facilities or housing near the University

Karlstad University Cost 

An international student's attendance cost to study at the University is ₹84,767 yearly. However, it may vary depending on the students' course style, accommodation, and lifestyle. 

Cost of Course 

Students from outside Sweden and the EU/EEA countries only have to pay the tuition fees. It varies from one study program to another. The expenses from one program or degree level would go as follows:

Per credit rate for master's degree level:
Individual programs: 95000SEK to 235000 SEK
Fees for an international master's program can be from 110000 SEK to 580000 SEK

Some other program fees are as follows:

Course Program	Fees
MA in Region Building	INR 13.3 lakhs
MS in Biology with Specialisation in Stream Ecology	INR 10.3 lakhs
MS in Accounting and Control	INR 13.3 lakhs
MS in Computer Science	INR 13.3 lakhs
Master of Science [M.S] Global Media Studies	INR 9.1 lakhs
Master of Science [M.S] Information Systems	INR 10.7 lakhs

Cost of Living

Expenses	Amount in SEK
Food	13000 SEK
Bed and clothes	400 SEK
Accommodation	19,000 SEK
Literature course	4000 SEK
Medical and personal care	1000 SEK
Entertainment expenses	3000 SEK
Total expense (every 5 months)	40400 SEK with 8080 as a monthly expense

Karlstad University Scholarship

The financial aid from the University in the form of scholarship are as follows:

Karlstad University Global Scholarship

It waives tuition fees of eligible students
The deadline for the scholarship application is December 1st to February 1st
The scholarship can cover up to 25%, 50%, 75% or up to 100% of the fees, depending on the course study

Swedish Institute Study Scholarships.

The Swedish educational institute will give more than 500 scholarships to an eligible candidate that will cover the living costs in Sweden

Karlstad University Placement

The university has an excellent network and connection with the big companies. It helps create better job opportunities for the potential aspirants from the leading companies. Career fairs and support services can help students look for the right job. The faculty arranges for modern study materials and access to the latest techniques and equipment.

The study programs by the University require candidates to do an internship to complete the degree
During the internship, the candidate can explore practical placement and gain experience in their respective field
The potential candidate can search for the best placement offer via Erasmusintern.org or Erasmus.com
Students can apply for the Erasmus+ traineeship that costs 510 to 615 EURO monthly

The experience and practical knowledge of an aspirant from the study programs help them become a competent individual to serve their respective field. So, graduates from the University can explore suitable career options from top-rated IT companies at Karlstad University.

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