KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY

KARLSTAD
Karlstad is a city of some 80,000 inhabitants in the region of Värmland. The region is noted for its beautiful scenery and rich cultural heritage. Situated on the northern shore of Lake Vänern, Karlstad is ideally placed in central Sweden with convenient access to the major urban centres of Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Oslo. The city offers plenty in the way of entertainment with a beautiful old theatre, a large library, several art galleries and museums as well as cinemas, restaurants and places to dance. Karlstad actually has most restaurants per inhabitant of all Swedish towns.

KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY
The city of Karlstad has a tradition of learning that goes back to the mid-1800s when the Teacher Training College was founded. Karlstad University has about 10,000 students, 270 doctoral students, some 1100 staff, and a friendly and open atmosphere. Unlike many traditional universities, Karlstad University is a single-campus university, which inspires integration, academic border-crossings, and exchange of ideas, all of which take place in attractive and modern learning environments. The University is located in suburban surroundings close to nature about 7 km from the city centre and four faculties of Economic Sciences, Communication and IT; Technology and Science; Social and Life Sciences; and Arts and Education teach a wide variety of subjects and diciplines on all levels. 

ASSORTED FACTS

TUITION
There are no tuition fees at public institutions of education in Sweden.

ACCOMMODATION
We offer different kinds of furnished accommodation located in various places with various facilities for the international students who are coming to study at Karlstad University. You can choose between a private room with bathroom and shared kitchen facilities or shared apartments for 3-6 students. The rent ranges between SEK 2250 and 3180/month.

KEY DATES
The academic year is divided into two semesters: The Autumn semester from mid-August to mid-January (with a two-week break over Christmas) and the Spring semester from mid-January to early June. From mid-June until mid-August there has generally been no teaching, but in recent years the KU has begun offering summer courses. There are no set examination periods. Examinations usually take place at the end of each course or module.

VISA
Norwegian citizens do not need a visa to enter, study, live or work in Sweden.

CURIO
Karlstad has a great aroma all over the city (especially downtown) due to the Löfbergs Lila Coffee Roasting factory. The factory is also the highest skyscraper in Värmland.

LINKS: THE UNIVERSITY AND ANSA'S COUNTRY PAGES
www.kau.se/eng/
www.ansa.no/land/sverige