Karlstad University

Overview

Quick answer: Karlstad University is a public university in Karlstad, Sweden, offering bachelor's, master's, phd programmes. Indicative international tuition is SEK 80,000 to SEK 135,000 a year; many postgraduate programmes ask for IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Non-EU students pay tuition in Sweden; apply through universityadmissions.se (main round closes mid-January).

Popular subject areas

Subject areas where Karlstad University offers programmes. Open a subject to compare other universities.

Fees and cost of study (estimate in BDT)

Estimate only, using rates of 25 October 2026. The official visa funds rule for Sweden is in our Sweden guide.

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Admission requirements and documents

Typical documents for Bangladeshi applicants. The programme page decides the final list.

• Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
• SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
• English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
• Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
• Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
• Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
• Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Student visa for Sweden

Students apply through University Admissions in Sweden, pay the first instalment of tuition and then apply for a residence permit from Migrationsverket.

1. Apply on universityadmissions.se.
2. Pay the tuition instalment.
3. Apply for the residence permit online.

Full Sweden guide

Scholarships to look at

• Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (PhD)
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (Master's)

Also check the university's own scholarships page. No scholarship is guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• Karlstad University (official website)
• Migrationsverket
• Study in Sweden
• University Admissions

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.