Karlstad is the capital of Varmland County, Sweden. It is the largest in that region and is the 2nd largest port in Sweden. The city has over 60,000 residents. Karlstad has several colleges and is home to Karlstad University.

Sweden (Sverige) is the largest of the Nordic countries, with a population of about 9.5 million. It borders Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark via the bridge of Öresund (Öresundsbron). Sweden has a strong tradition of being an open, yet discreet country.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.