Karlstad University

Karlstad University is a public university in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden, founded in 1977, with around 13,000 students.

What It Costs

Tuition, living and the total in rupees.

Tuition a year

SEK 80,000 – SEK 200,000 / year

Living

SEK 10,000 – SEK 12,000 / month

Per year, in rupees

Rs 53 lakh – Rs 92 lakh

Typical ranges for Sweden; Karlstad University’s fees vary by course. Rupee figures are rough, at about Rs 280 per US dollar.

How To Apply

Route, timeline and the next deadlines.

Master’s & PhDUndergraduate

Route: Apply through universityadmissions.se between mid-October and mid-January for autumn.

1. 12–15 months beforeShortlist, GRE/IELTS and refereesStep 1
2. 9–12 monthsSOP, CV and research proposalStep 2
3. 6–10 monthsApply (scholarship rounds first)Step 3
4. 3–6 monthsOffers, funding and acceptanceStep 4
5. 1–3 monthsVisa and travelStep 5

Your Residence permit for studies

Moderate: Residence permit processing can be slow.

1. 1AdmissionNotification of selection results.
2. 2Pay first instalmentTuition must be paid before the permit decision.
3. 3FundsShow the monthly living amount for the study period (check current figure).
4. 4Apply onlineResidence permit for studies via the Migration Agency.
5. 5BiometricsAt the embassy or appointed centre.

Watch out: Apply for the permit immediately after admission; processing times can run past the start date.