Karlstad University (KAU) is a state university in Karlstad, Sweden. It was founded in 1999 when the former Karlstad University College was granted university status. The university has a focus on a close relationship with students and a strong connection to the regional community.
Address: Universitetsgatan 2, 651 88 Karlstad, Sweden
Psychology, Business Administration, Computer Science
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Software Engineering, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Karlstad University has a well-developed collaboration with industry and the public sector, both regionally and nationally. It has partnerships with companies like IKEA and is involved in several international networks.
Research:
Karlstad University’s research is focused on creating societal benefits, with a particular emphasis on service research, regional development, and gender studies. The Service Research Center (CTF) at Karlstad University is one of the world’s leading research centers in its field.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1200
Current students***:
16000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
30000
Pros
A friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with a close relationship between students and teachers. Strong ties to the regional community and a focus on applied research.
Cons
The university has a relatively low international ranking and may not have the same level of prestige as some of the older Swedish universities.
Best For
Students who prefer a smaller university with a friendly atmosphere and a focus on applied research with strong regional connections.
- Innovation, Research and Development, User experience (UX), User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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