Karlstad University

Karlstad University (Swedish: Karlstads universitet) is a state university in Karlstad, Sweden. The university, being a former university college (founded in 1977), was granted university status in 1999 by the Government of Sweden. Originally it was a branch of the University of Gothenburg.

Overview

Karlstad University is a large, multi-disciplinary institution in the middle of Sweden. The university offers over 50 Bachelor’s degree programmes, 20 international Master’s degree programmes, and individual courses in the natural sciences, technology, business, social sciences, arts and humanities, health care and teacher training. The main campus provides a vibrant and integrated meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from around the world, promoting cross-border exchange of knowledge, culture and ideas. The institution is committed to innovation and research, maintaining strong partnerships with the business community and other areas of society. Within the academic community, knowledge grows through an open exchange in teaching and research, where students’ spontaneous thoughts and questions have a natural place. Students are seen here not only as future professionals but also as individuals where personal growth is equally important.