Our key words are growth and development. It is our ambition to contribute to the development of knowledge both at an international, regional and individual level. With our openness, creativity and multidisciplinarity we have already attained a significant level of academic achievement.

Karlstad University is a vibrant education and multidisciplinary research community of about 12000 Students, 300 doctoral students and 1100 staff. The students enjoy a high quality education in several professional areas such as teacher training, business studies, engineereing and nursing. The surroundings and the spirit of the University support and inspire integration, academic border-crossings and exchange of ideas. The University is located in suburban surroundings close to nature about seven kilometers from the city centre in the region of Värmland. The region is noted for its beautiful scenery and rich cultural heritage. Situated on the northern shore of Lake Vänern, Karlstad is ideally placed in central Sweden with convenient access to the major urban centres of Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Oslo.

Karlstad University was granted university status in 1999 and in 2009, the Karlstad Business School was founded as part of the University.

We have an active Alumni network for our former students. Welcome to become a member at http://www1.kau.se/alumni/.

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Created: 12/1/2009 1:46:08 PM
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Owner(s): Karin Branzell, Erika Bergare