What is your university all about?
At Karlstad University we challenge the established and explore the unknown. Our students and staff develop knowledge and skills for individual enrichment and to contribute to a sustainable society. Our creative academic environments are characterised by curiosity, courage and persistence. By taking a critical approach, we safeguard the scholarly and artistic foundations of our operations. Karlstad University is characterised by welcoming proximity and trust. We always promote democratic values, equality and diversity.
Why is international cooperation important for your university?
Karlstad University emphasises the importance of internationalisation to improve quality and create a stronger academic environment. By integrating international perspectives and experiences into education, students' intercultural understanding increases and prepares them for a globalised world. Internationalisation also promotes research on global issues and enables collaboration with international institutions, which strengthens the university's research environment and reputation. This helps to attract and retain international students and employees, making the university more competitive globally and nationally.
Why is your involvement with SIREUS important for your university?
We believe involvement with SIREUS would be important in our work on talent attraction and student recruitment, and give us the chance to participate in crucial recruitment activities to identify and engage committed students. We also think that our participation will help create awareness of our institution specifically and enhance the image of Sweden as a great study nation in general, as well as well as give us a stronger voice in international contexts.
We also regard the cooperation with the Swedish Embassy and the Chamber of Commerce as an important part of this, as is the opportunity to benefit from innovation initiatives. Involvement with SIREUS would also be a great opportunity to strengthen our current bilateral relations in the US as well as foster new ones.
What is the most important aspect of the SIREUS project for your university?
The most important aspects of the SIREUS project for Karlstad University we believe would be the strategic opportunities it would offer in terms of attracting students, creating awareness about Karlstad University, strengthening our voice globally, facilitating collaboration with key players, bringing benefits from innovations and the possibility for us to build strong international relations.
Why should students, researchers, and faculty spend time at Karlstad University?
Karlstad University is an attractive place for students and staff due to its high-quality academic environments where research and education are closely linked. The university has developed strategies to recruit students and create an appealing environment, making it an attractive workplace with a supportive work environment and skill development opportunities.
The university's education and research are closely connected with the surrounding community, enhancing the quality of its activities through collaboration with local, national, and international partners. Karlstad University also aims to be an international player, with collaborations and exchanges that enhance the quality of education and research.
Additionally, the university promotes social, economic, and environmental sustainability, with students and staff contributing to a sustainable society. The university is committed to expanding and improving its research programs, which are crucial for maintaining high-quality academic environments and linking research with education.
What can you tell us about life outside your university?
Karlstad is strategically located near Oslo, Stockholm and Gothenburg, and the city itself offers a vibrant environment with plenty to do during evenings and weekends. Surrounded by forests and water, it is perfect for outdoor activities. In winter you can enjoy ice skating or skiing and in summer you can relax at stunning beaches or explore the waterways.
Karlstad also boasts a rich cultural scene with theaters, concerts and festivals year-round. Art galleries and museums offer immersion in Swedish and global culture.
Life in Karlstad offers a welcoming environment that balances city life with the tranquility of nature.
