Location

Karlstad lies at the heart of Scandinavia with Gothenburg, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo within easy reach. It offers the pleasures of a small town and yet is close to the big city. Charles IX (Karl) granted the town its municipal charter in 1584, and since then Karlstad has become a cultural and commercial center, an important industrial city, and an administrative capital.

Karlstad has a lot to offer, from outdoor activities and sports to culture and entertainment. The winter is ideal for cross-country skiing and the summer, for sailboarding and canoeing. Sunne Ski Centre, about one hour from Karlstad, has a number of fine downhill and slalom pistes. Plays, operas and ballets are performed at the beautiful old theatre. The city boasts several art galleries and museums, and, cinemas, restaurants and places to dance.

Program Type

Academic year or semester exchanges

ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.

Chance of Placement

ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Good.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.

Program Dates

Academic year: mid-August to late May; Semester 1: mid-August to December; Semester 2: mid-January to early June.

Programs

Business and Economics; Culture and Communication; Social Sciences; Educational Sciences; Information Technology; Chemistry; Environmental Sciences; Engineering Sciences, Physics and Mathematics; Health and Caring Sciences: Ingesund College of Music. Within these divisions there are a number of research centers or units including Centre for Services Research, Tourism and Leisure Research Unit, Värmland Forest Industry Centre, School and Child-Care Research, Centre for Gender Studies, Human IT.

Courses taught in English

Courses offered in English will be available within the following fields of study: Biology; Business Administration; Chemical Engineering; Computer Science; Cultural Studies; Economics; Electrical Engineering; English; Environmental Science; Film Studies; History of Ideas; Information Systems; Interculture; Materials Engineering; Mathematics; Media and Communication Studies; Physics; Political Science; Religion Studies and Theology; Statistics; Swedish Language.
Additional fields of studies may be announced. For complete information please see the website http://www.kau.se/en/education/courses/in-english.

Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level

The following Master´s Programmes are offered in English: Electrical Engineering, Global Media Studies, Master of Science in Engineering Physics, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master Programme in Applied Mathematics, Master Programme in Nanomaterials, Master Programme in theoretical Physics, Master Programme in Mathematical Modelling, Service Management Research.

Housing and Meals

ISEP students are housed in single-occupancy rooms in residence halls or in shared student flats. Cooking facilities are available. A meal stipend is provided. Married student housing can be arranged.

Orientation

The Student Mentor or the International Student Coordinator will meet the student in Karlstad upon arrival provided information has been received about the time and place of arrival. The orientation program includes: practical information on Sweden and Karlstad; information on the university and studying in Karlstad; information on courses; guided tour at the university; information about the student union; guided tour in the city; social activities; a trip in the province of Värmland.

Profile

Apart from training teachers, a tradition which dates back 150 years, Karlstad University offers programs and courses in the humanities, social and economic sciences, natural sciences, music, and engineering and technology. Its programs also include professional education and training for the paramedical professions.

Unlike many traditional universities, Karlstad is characterized by integration and multidisciplinary study. This has led to the development of several unique study programs including chemical and administrative sciences; business administration, economics and mathematics; tourism geography; chemistry/biology with environmental studies; and communication studies and law. Research and development have grown rapidly in recent years with a consequent increase in funding. Major research areas include forest environment and material, Services ICT and communication, learning at school and work, regional identity and welfare, and gender science.

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ISEP-Exchange programs allow students to participate in reciprocal exchanges with students at ISEP member institutions worldwide, while paying their home university tuition. Students attending US universities that are ISEP-Exchange members are eligible to apply for these programs at other international ISEP-Exchange member universities. Chances of placement vary by location.

ISEP-Direct programs allow students to enroll directly in a host institution abroad, instead of exchanging places with another student. Chances of placement are typically excellent for qualified applicants and some sites offer special academic programs and excursions. Students attending US universities that are either ISEP-Exchange members or ISEP-Direct members can participate in ISEP-Direct programs abroad.

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