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About
Karlstad University is a state university in Karlstad, Sweden. It was originally established as the Karlstad campus of the University of Gothenburg in 1967, and this campus became an independent university college in 1977 which was granted full university status in 1999 by the Government of Sweden. The university has about 40 educational programmes, 30 programme extensions and 900 courses within h...
Karlstad University is a state university in Karlstad, Sweden. It was originally established as the Karlstad campus of the University of Gothenburg in 1967, and this campus became an independent university college in 1977 which was granted full university status in 1999 by the Government of Sweden. The university has about 40 educational programmes, 30 programme extensions and 900 courses within humanities, social studies, science, technology, teaching, health care and arts. As of today, it has approximately 16,000 students and 1,200 employees. Its university press is named Karlstad University Press. The current Rector is Jerker Moodysson.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 11 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,935
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 29.8 | 2024 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 31.3 | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 24.8 | 2024 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001+ | 9.1 | 2024 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2021 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =674 | 30.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Karlstad University?
Karlstad University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1101-1150, THE Rank 1001–1200, US News Rank =1,601.
When was Karlstad University founded?
Karlstad University was founded in 1977.
What are the top subjects at Karlstad University?
Top subjects at Karlstad University include: Communication & Media Studies, Nursing, Sociology, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Education & Training.
Where is Karlstad University located?
Karlstad University is located in Karlstad, Sweden.