Application Process
For a student being able to apply, our partner universities first must nominate their students online on Moveonnet. Information about this is sent to all partner universities before the deadline. When the student has been nominated instructions on how and where to apply will be sent directly to the student, with a copy to the coordinator.
Application and admission - exchange students
Application Deadlines
Karlstad University Beginning of April for Semester 1 or Full Year applicants Address: Universitetsgatan 2, 651 88 Karlstad, Beginning of October for Semester 2 applicants Main Web Address: http://www.kau.se/en Language of Study University Introduction For courses taught in English, a good knowledge of As one of the youngest universities in Sweden, we English is required. Non-native speakers of English hope to be more adventurous in challenging the may be required to prove their knowledge of established and exploring the unknown. English. Language requirements Karlstad University offers Swedish language courses Our ambition is to contribute to the development of for exchange students. The courses provide some knowledge at international, regional and individual practical skills in the Swedish language as well as a levels. Thanks to our openness, creativity and multi- brief survey of Swedish society and Swedish culture. disciplinary approach, we have already attained a significant level of academic achievement. All our Swedish language courses education and research is underpinned by a close Course Catalogue: Courses taught in English dialogue with private companies and public organisations. We can also offer one of the most Credits inspirational university environments in the Modules are credited in ECTS (European Credit country. Transfer System). The ECTS protocol allocates 60 credits to a full academic year’s work, and 30 The sun is the symbol of the University. The sun credits to a semester’s work ECTS system provides light and represents life, warmth and energy. The town of Karlstad is reported to have Grading system the most sunshine in Sweden. It is associated with In most faculties and disciplines the grades awarded enlightenment and growth, just like Karlstad are: University. VG = Pass with distinction G = Pass Key Facts: U = Fail • 16,000 students. • 1,200 staff members.
Term Dates
Semester 1: (August to January) Semester 2 (January to June)
Academic calendar
In engineering departments, the following scale for consultants in the tele and data communications may be used: industry.
5 = Pass with great distinction The city is also a research and development centre 4 = Pass with distinction for machinery used in the pulp, paper and process 3 = Pass U = Fail industries. It has excellent communications both by road, rail and air, and the university provides it with Grading system a well-educated workforce.
Accommodation Recreation
Karlstad University has collaboration with an From the recreational viewpoint, Karlstad has a lot accommodation company called KBAB. This to offer, from outdoor activities and sports to company provides living quarters near the culture and entertainment. On the shores of Lake university for our exchange students. The application form will be sent by KBAB to each Vänern, just outside Karlstad, lies Skutberget, a student after they have received a list from the recreational amenity which has bathing facilities, a university with accepted students. Please be aware running and ski track and other training facilities. In that there is limited number of rooms. the winter, it is ideal for cross-country skiing and in the summer, for sail-boarding and canoeing. Sunne Accommodation Ski Centre, about an hour’s drive from Karlstad, has Practical Information: a number of downhill and slalom pistes.
Practical Culture information The city offers plenty of entertainment with plays, Karlstad exchange operas and ballets being performed at the beautiful guide old theatre. The city boasts a large library, several Students with art galleries and museums; and there are, of course, Disabilities: cinemas, restaurants and places to dance. Karlstad has most restaurants per inhabitant of all Swedish Students special needs towns. Social Media: Map
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The city of Karlstad
Karlstad, the county town of Värmland, is situated in a delta on the northern shore of Lake Vänern where the river Klarälven branches into many arms before flowing into Lake Vänern.
The city has just over 80,000 inhabitants and 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 has the facilities of a city.
Research Karlstad is home to many high-expertise companies Erasmus Code: S KARLSTA01 and the town is one of Scandinavia’s main centres KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY
CONTACTS INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Incoming and Outgoing students [email protected] Name Mrs. Alicia Berg E-mail [email protected] Phone 0046 (0)54 700 10 33 Fax 0046 (0)54 700 14 68
Name Ms. Josefin Rönnqvist E-mail [email protected] Phone 0046 (0)54 700 13 22 Fax 0046 (0)54 700 14 68
Incoming students, Admission Office
E-mail [email protected] Phone 0046 (0)54 700 10 00
Agreements and Special Programs [email protected]
Name Ms. Carina Eriksson Name Ms. Susanna Svensson E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] Phone 0046 (0)54 700 23 51 Phone 0046 (0)54 700 23 51
Name Ms. Candida Skinner E-mail [email protected] Phone 0046 (0)54 700 10 00
Address
Karlstad University International Office SE 651 88 Karlstad SWEDEN INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
Erasmus code S KARLSTA01
ECHE Reference Number 29403-EPP-1-2014-1-SE-EPPKA3-ECHE
Teaching language(s) English
Academic Year Structure 2 Semesters (Fall + Spring semester)
Term/Semester dates Fall 2016: 29.08.2016 until 22.01.2017 Spring 2017: 23.01.2017 until 11.06.2017
The Introduction Week normally starts one week before the official
start of the semester.
Online course catalog http://narvi.sae.kau.se/en/education/courses/in-english
Information specific to exchange students
Students have to be nominated by their universities online in our online database. Information about the nomination process is sent to all partners by e-mail.
Nomination deadline Spring semester (January-June) 1 of October Fall semester (August-December) 1 of April Master programmes 15 of February (Academic year starts in August)
Application deadline Spring semester (January-June) 15 of October Fall semester (August-December) 15 of April Master programmes 1 of March
Application formalities Once the student has been nominated online and confirmed by the international office, an automatic e-mail is sent to the student with instructions for application procedure. We only accept online applications!
Please be aware of the application deadlines.
Accommodation Karlstad University works with a student housing company called KBAB. They provide living quarters near the university to our exchange students. Once the students are admitted to courses, they will be contacted directly by KBAB to apply for housing. More information regarding accommodation is found at: http://www.kbab.se/student/foreign-students/exchangestudent Learning Agreement Only for European students! The student hands it in after their arrival at the Introduction Week. Learning Agreements must be complete and signed by home university representative.
Please note: we do not accept Learning Agreements via e-mail or regular post.
Fees No fees for exchange students.
Useful information http://www.kau.se/en/future-students/explore-student-life
Transcript of Records When the students have finished their studies at Karlstad University they are entitled to get a Transcript of Records. Official documents are not sent by post but instead printed by the students themselves from their personal page on our website. The authenticity of these documents can be checked by following a link on the transcript. If a partner still requires a hard copy these can be ordered from our Welcome Center [email protected] All students get information about this before leaving.
Language courses Swedish as a foreign language 1, 2, 3 and 4. Grades are awarded for these courses as for other courses at the university. These courses must be chosen within the limit of 30 ECTS.