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PhD programmes

When you apply for a phd programme in sweden, you’re actually applying for a job. yeah, you read that right. 👀.

“Do a master’s here – I’d say it’s a very good step to doing a PhD in Sweden. I did my master’s at Malmö University and now I’m doing a PhD at Lund University” – Sanjay, Malmö University. Photo: Oskar Omne

So that means – no tuition fees, no scholarships. But you’ll receive a monthly salary instead. Nice, eh? And that’s why available PhD positions are listed on a university’s job board.

How to apply for a PhD position? You’ll apply directly to the university.

Just so you know, there’s no centralised application process. And things like requirements and application dates? This kind of stuff is decided by each department. But we do know that you’ll need to have a master’s degree – in the same field of study – and a great level of English to apply for a PhD here. You might even need to be fluent in Swedish. But that’ll depend on the subject.

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• PhD at University of Skövde ↗️
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+ - Find other academic positions in Sweden

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+ - Useful info about research

• CORDIS ↗️ – EU Research and Information Service
• EURAXESS information ↗️ – Portal for information and practical assistance for researchers moving to Sweden
• Formas ↗️ – The Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
• Swedish Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare ↗️
• Swedish Research Council ↗️
• Vinnova — Sweden’s Innovation Agency ↗️ – An organisation that integrates research and development in technology, transport and working life
• Handbook for International Researchers ↗️ – Stockholm University’s handbook for international researchers

• 👩🏽‍🎓 Beyond the master's: a PhD?
• Find a research position at a Swedish university ↗️

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Doctoral studies

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World-class research, outstanding research staff and specialised research environments at Lund University create excellent conditions for doctoral students.

As a doctoral student at Lund University, you will not only be well prepared for a successful career as an independent researcher, but you will also have the possibility to publish your work independently during your studies and to gain significant teaching experience.

• Lund University offers doctoral education in all nine faculties
• There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University
• You apply directly to the relevant faculty/department when they advertise a doctoral position
• Self-funded doctoral students should contact the department of their research interest directly.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to a doctoral programme, you need to have completed courses of at least 240 credits (of which at least 60 credits must be for Master’s level studies) or acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way.

In most cases, students will hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree, with a major in the same subject as the intended postgraduate study. The major must include a degree thesis presenting the results of independent research.

The quality of your thesis/theses is of particular importance and it is important that you demonstrate a capacity for independent thinking in this piece of work.

Students must have a very good command of English and you may be asked to include proof of proficiency in the form of a TOEFL or IELTS test, if requested by the individual department.

Admission rules for doctoral education at Lund University | 2022 (PDF 249 kB, new tab)

Applying for a doctoral (PhD) position

Doctoral education is organised at the faculty or department level. Application procedures and periods differ between faculties and departments. While some of them advertise their doctoral positions around the same time every year, mostly in spring, others advertise their positions on an ongoing basis.

You apply for a doctoral education position within a certain subject area. Admission to a doctoral education position is restricted and competition for advertised positions is usually tough.

Finding a suitable position

Any funded doctoral positions at Lund University are advertised on our vacancies page on this website (see link below). Select the category 'Doctoral students'.

Once you have found a position you are interested in, carefully read through the vacancy announcement to find out whether you meet the requirements.

Before you apply, we recommend that you also check the relevant faculty's or department's website for any additional information about the application process.

Should you have any questions about a specific position, please contact the contact person(s) listed in the vacancy announcement.

Find PhD vacancies

How to apply

To apply for a doctoral position, you must create an account in the recruitment system Varbi.

Follow the instructions regarding application documents and procedure in the vacancy announcement.

The application documents that you submit through Varbi, including any supporting documents, are sent directly to the faculty or department that advertised the position. 

If you are self-funded through external scholarships or funding, you do not need to create an account in Varbi. You should instead make direct contact with the relevant faculty or department. 

Applying for a position

Employment as a doctoral student

As a general rule, a person admitted to doctoral studies at Lund University is employed through a doctoral studentship.

If you have a doctoral studentship, you are considered to be both a student and an employee with a salary during your doctoral studies. As an employed doctoral student, you are covered by local and central agreements concerning your terms of employment.

In parallel to the doctoral education programme, as a doctoral student you may work with administrative and teaching duties (no more than 20% of a full-time position).

Lund University is responsible for education-related matters and the study environment regardless of how you finance your doctoral studies. All doctoral students also have access to the University’s Occupational Health Service.

Other forms of financing

It is possible to undertake your studies using another form of financing, such as an external scholarship or an agreement between Lund University and an external employer.

Financed by external employer

If you are admitted to doctoral studies and have a position with an employer other than Lund University, you are solely a student, and it is the employer who is responsible for employer-related matters.

External scholarships

As a doctoral student with a scholarship, you are solely a student. You are therefore not entitled to contractual employment benefits at Lund University.

In some cases, a doctoral student with a scholarship is entitled to apply for a doctoral studentship when three years remain of the third-cycle studies.

Doctoral studies – faculty information

On the faculties' webpages for prospective doctoral students you can get specific and detailed information application procedures, admission requirements for various subjects, study plans and more.

• Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
• Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts
• Faculties of Humanities and Theology
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• School of Economics and Management (LUSEM)

Residence permits (if applicable)

If you require a residence permit, you can only complete your permit application after you receive a letter of acceptance from Lund University. Residence permit applications are dealt with by the Swedish Migration Agency.

Resi­dence permit for doctoral studies – migrationsverket.se

About doctoral studies

A doctoral programme consists of 240 ECTS credits and normally requires four years of full-time study. The programme concludes with a doctoral thesis of at least 120 credits.

A 'licentiate' degree is equivalent to half the coursework required for a full doctoral programme and a licentiate thesis of at least 60 credits. It is equivalent to the MPhil of the British education system.

The following links are to the Swedish Council for Higher Education website:

• Degree of Doctor
• Degree of Doctor in the fine, applied and performing arts 
• Degree of Licentiate 
• Degree of Licentiate in the fine, applied and performing arts

Related links

• Institutes and research centres
• Research excellence areas
• Find research at Lund University
• Services for LU researchers

Doctoral student vacancies

Check out our vacancies page regularly to find open doctoral positions.

Doctoral conferment ceremony

The ceremonial highlight of the academic year.

Postgraduate research schools

Additional development opportunities for doctoral students and postdocs.

PhD studies at Uppsala University

Uppsala University, like most universities in Sweden, regards PhD students as employees. Rather than apply for a doctoral programme, candidates must apply for an available doctoral position. PhD applications are handled by the relevant department. In addition to postgraduate studies, doctoral students are usually offered some form of departmental duties such as administration or teaching for up to 20 per cent of their time.

Apply for a PhD position

Open PhD positions at Uppsala University.

Programme content

Uppsala University’s PhD programmes are comprised of courses and a dissertation in which students carry out a unique and significant individual research project. The project may result in either a monograph thesis, which is a cohesive scientific work, or a compilation thesis consisting of several scientific articles and a summary.

A PhD degree is equivalent to four years of full-time study; however, after two years of studies students can graduate with a licentiate degree.

Our PhD programmes give students the knowledge and skills to conduct independent research, a deep understanding of the subject area, and the ability to teach.

To be admitted as a doctoral student, candidates must:

• fulfil the entry requirements stated in the announcement
• possess good English language skills
• have the ability to cope with the programme

Insurance for doctoral students with stipends

Uppsala University provides insurance cover for doctoral students whose studies are funded through a stipend. This insurance consists of three parts:

• Sickness benefit
• Parental benefit
• Temporary parental benefit

International PhD students are also covered by Uppsala University’s group and personal insurance that provides accident insurance around the clock.

These insurance schemes are both managed by the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet). Please note that illness, parental benefit or claiming of temporary parental benefit must be reported to [email protected] no later than on the second day of sick leave or parental leave.

Doctoral Studies in the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology

Health and parental insurance for doctoral students with stipends on Kammarkollegiet’s website

Application and tuition fees for PhD students

PhD programmes are free of charge in Sweden, regardless of citizenship. However, if you are enrolled as a PhD student and wish to take additional courses at Bachelor’s or Master’s level that are not included as part of your research programme, you must pay application and tuition fees if you are a citizen of a country outside the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland.

The following applies to PhD students who are citizens of countries outside of the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland:

If you want to take courses at Bachelor’s or Master’s level included in your PhD programme , this is administered by your supervisor and/or department. You do not pay application or tuition fees.

If you want to take courses at Bachelor’s or Master’s level outside of your PhD programme , you must apply for courses through www.universityadmissions.se . You must pay application and tuition fees.

PhD studies at the University's three disciplinary domains

• Doctoral studies in the disciplinary domain of science and technology
• Doctoral studies in the disciplinary domain of medicine and pharmacy
• Doctoral studies in the disciplinary domain of humanities and social sciences

Useful links

• Insurance for foreign visitors on Kammarkollegiet's website
• Publications
• Conferment ceremony
• Faculties and departments
• The Doctoral Board of Uppsala University
• About studying in Sweden at studera.nu

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If you would like to continue your studies beyond your master’s degree, it is possible to progress to doctoral studies. A doctoral programme corresponds to four years of full-time study (240 HE credits) and ends with a doctoral degree. After two years of study (120 HE credits), a licentiate degree can be awarded.

How to become a doctoral student

To be admitted to doctoral studies, you must first apply for and be granted, a vacant employed doctoral position at the university. All international doctoral positions will be posted in English. 

A majority of doctoral students in Sweden are employed by their universities. This means that you get a salary as well as paid vacation leave and the right to paid parental leave when you become a doctoral student.

There are no admission- or tuition fees if you are admitted as a doctoral student through Malmö University. Alternative financing (if you are not employed) for doctoral studies will only be accepted in special circumstances.

More information on admission to doctoral studies in Sweden can be found in the PhD Handbook .

Admission regulations

Information about entry requirements and how to write your application is provided in the advertisement for the vacant position.

The admission regulations are detailed in the document below.

Admission regulations for third-cycle studies

General entry requirements for all doctoral education

Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 7, Section 39

A potential candidate meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if they:

• have been awarded a second-cycle qualification
• have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or:
• have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or elsewhere.

The higher education institution may permit an exemption from the general entry requirements for an individual applicant, if there are special grounds.

Doctoral subjects

Malmö University offers doctoral studies in the following subjects.

• Doctoral subject: Applied Physics
• Doctoral subject: Biomedical Science
• Doctoral subject: Care science
• Doctoral subject: Computer science
• Doctoral subject: Criminology
• Doctoral subject: Global politics
• Doctoral subject: Health and society
• Doctoral subject: History and history didactics
• Doctoral subject: Interaction Design
• Doctoral subject: International Migration and Ethnic Relations
• Doctoral subject: Language and Literature in Education  
• Doctoral subject: Media and Communication Studies  
• Doctoral subject: Odontology/Dentistry
• Doctoral subject: Organisation Studies
• Doctoral subject: Pedagogy
• Doctoral subject: Science and Mathematics Education 
• Doctoral subject: Social Work
• Doctoral subject: Sport Science
• Doctoral subject: Urban Studies

In addition to the actual doctoral thesis, the doctoral study programme also includes one component course. The content of this course is governed by the general syllabus for the doctoral subject area. The specific courses that should be included in the study programme will be decided upon in consultation with the supervisors.

• Se current doctoral courses

Meet Palwasha Momand, Doctoral student

'The fellowship among doctoral students is fantastic in Malmö. The university does a lot for us. We get to know each other and can network.' Palwasha Momand, Doctoral student.

• Doctoral Schools

Doctoral schools bring together doctoral students with a common focus. That focus might be a postgraduate education subject or theme. The students conduct joint activities in the form of courses, workshops, and seminars. It is often the case that such schools are run in collaboration with other universities and financed with the help of external funding.

Visiting and exchange doctoral students

Malmö University welcomes exchange doctoral students who come to us in order to conduct part of their research in the framework of their doctoral education.

Different doctoral courses may have different application procedures. Read what applies to the course you are applying for.

Contact for visiting doctoral students

Johanna Boussard - International liaison officer

International Office

Information for doctoral students  admitted at Malmö University

You can find more information in your Faculty's study handbook, information about your individual study plan ISP, dissertations, doctoral support and upcoming workshops – on our Staff website.

The Staff website

As a doctoral student, researcher or guest researcher, you can rent housing through Malmö University.

Apartments for doctoral students, researchers, and guest researchers

Jenny Pobiega - Education and research liaison officer

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300 doctoral students in over 30 subjects

High-quality research is carried out at Linnaeus University, focusing on everything from health, social work, and the behavioral sciences, to the humanities, social sciences, economics, design, the natural sciences, and engineering and technology

The research is carried out either as specialisation research within a faculty, or through interdisciplinary research across faculty boundaries. In many subjects, research is also carried out with a didactic or educational specialisation. Research training is offered within all faculties and leads to a licentiate or doctoral degree. Approximately 300 doctoral students are active in 32 different subjects, several of which have a didactic or educational science specialisation.

Linnaeus University provides research training characterised by good conditions, a committed supervisory team, and well-established national and international networks. 

Holders of doctoral degrees from Linnaeus University have pursued research together with supervisors and other doctoral students in high-quality research environments, and are used to working in teams and to presenting their research in many different contexts.

Research training is the foundation for a career as a researcher and teacher at a university, or as a researcher in the industry. This type of training can also often lead to other exciting jobs.

Courses at third-cycle level

Linnaeus University offers a number of different courses at third-cycle level within our subjects. Some of these are open to doctoral students at other universities, while others are open only to doctoral students at the faculty or subject itself. In the lists below, which are not complete yet, you will find those of our courses that have their own pages.

General courses

• 13 Nov, 2023 – 26 Jan, 2024
• Postgraduate level
• Not decided yet.
• Not decided
• Autumn 2024
• Växjö

Courses at the School of Business and Economics

Faculty level.

• Spring 2024
• Full time studies

Business administration

• Full time studie
• not specified

Courses at the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Health science.

• Autumn 2023

Courses at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Courses at the faculty of social sciences.

• Växjö or Kalmar
• Spring 2025

Social work

Sport science.

• October 2023

Courses at the Faculty of Technology

• 2024-09-02 – 2024-10-04
• Full-time studies

Building technology

• The course runs once a year in LP 4 if the number of participants is more than 3 students
• One semester course

Energy and environmental technology

• 2024-08-15 - 2024-12-15
• Not yet determined
• Not determined

Computer and information science

• On average 10-12 hours study per week over 1 study period
• On average 8 hours of study per week during the study period

Mathematics education

• Autumn 2025

Courses in collaboration with other higher education institutions

Courses at other higher education institutions.

PhD courses within the collaboration Universities in South Sweden (Lärosäten syd):

• Blekinge Institute of Technology
• Halmstad University
• Kristianstad University (in Swedish)
• Malmö University
• Lund University (Faculty of Social Sciences)
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)

PhD courses at other higher education institutions:

• Dalarna University
• Jönköping University
• Karlstad University
• Karolinska Institutet
• Linköping University
• Luleå University of Technology
• Mid Sweden University (Swedish page)
• Mälardalen University
• Stockholm University (Faculty of Social Sciences; Swedish page)
• University of Borås
• University of Gothenburg
• University West
• Örebro University

Admittance to PhD studies

To be admitted to PhD studies in a third-cycle subject area there are some requirements which have to be fulfilled. These requirements concern the applicant as well as the faculty hosting the subject area.

These are the basic areas of requirements: 

Eligibility requirements

Basic entry requirements.

Students at third-cycle level must have completed first and second-cycle degrees, either in Sweden or abroad, or have equivalent qualifications. To meet the basic entry requirements for PhD programmes, applicants must have a second-cycle degree or have completed studies comprising at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded at second-cycle level, or have completed a corresponding programme in another country or have equivalent qualifications.

Specific entry requirements

Specific entry requirements vary from subject to subject. These requirements must be considered essential for a student to be able to complete the programme. Often these requirements stipulate knowledge acquired in higher education but specific vocational experience may also be required. The specific entry requirements are listed in the general syllabus of the subject area.

Apart from fulfilling the general and specific entry requirements for admission to PhD programmes, the applicant is required to have the ability required to benefit from the study programme. This includes an evaluation of the applicant's ability to finish the programme within four years of full-time studies (or equivalent if the studies are not performed full-time) for a doctoral degree, or two years for a licentiate degree.

The ability is usually evaluated based on the essays/theses from first- and second-cycle studies, the proposed research plan, scientific publications, and the results of interviews. The combination of subjects taken during first- and second-cycle studies may be important and is sometimes taken into account. Assessment and selection criteria are stated in the general syllabus of the subject. Any additional requirements will be listed in the job advertisement.

Funding doctoral education

Third-cycle studies at Linnaeus University shall be funded primarily through doctoral studentships. Students with any other forms of funding may be admitted to third-cycle studies if the responsible body deems the financial means to be in place for the applicant. Such forms of funding include: funding from an employer other than Linnaeus University; research scholarships; funds especially allocated for lecturers; and self-funding.

If an applicant wishes to be admitted with another form of funding than an internally funded doctoral studentship, the feasibility of the funding plan must be assessed.

Below you will find more information about the process of applying for doctoral student positions or enquire about other forms of funding. 

In order to admit a doctoral student, the faculty must provide the necessary resources. The faculty needs to provide supervisors, examiner, work space for the doctoral student, as well as other necessary resources. If these are not available, admission is not possible. 

How to apply for a doctoral position

Most doctoral student positions (PhD's) at Linnaeus University are officially announced through the Linnaeus University job vacancy page. The application process differs depending on if the doctoral position is officially announced or not.

Applying for announced doctoral positions

If you are interested in PhD studies at Linnaeus University you should check out the vacant job listings. Available doctoral studentships (employment as a doctoral student) are posted at Work at the university. Check for vacant jobs at the university

These studentships will finance your studies for an equivalent of four years full-time studies for a doctoral degree or two years full-time studies for a licentiate degree, and during this time you will be employed by the university. You are not allowed to be employed on a studentship for less than 50% of full-time studies.

When you apply for a doctoral studentship, you are also applying for admittance to PhD studies in a third-cycle subject area. There will be two decisions made in this process: one concerning admittance (which will take place first) and one concerning employment/doctoral studentship. In the job advertisement you will find information on what to include in your application, the application deadline, and whom to contact if you have questions. The applicants' eligibility and ability are assessed, and if there are more applicants than available positions, they will be placed in order of preference, according to an assessment of the applicants' qualifications and abilities. The decision making process follows the rules and regulations of the third-cycle education. After the decision on admission has been made, the decision-making process of the doctoral studentship is immediately initiated. All the applicants will receive information about the decisions as soon as the decision on the doctoral studentship has been taken.

Applying with another form of funding

If you have another form of funding for your PhD studies (for example scholarship, external funding from an institute that finances research and PhD studies, or another kind of funding) you should contact the faculty which is responsible for the subject area in which you are interested. They can give you an idea of whether your financial plan is acceptable or not. They can also inform you if they have other resources available that are fundamental for admission, and give you details about the admission process. Ask for the research officer of the faculty in charge.

Other information

Rights and obligations.

The faculty in which the doctoral student is placed is responsible for providing the programme described in the general syllabus of the subject area and in the student's individual study plan. The doctoral student is obliged to follow the programme as described in the general syllabus and in the individual study plan. You can read more about rights and obligations in Linnaeus University's Local regulations for third-cycle courses and study programmes .

International opportunities for doctoral students

As a doctoral student, you have plenty of opportunities to get international experience. You can, for instance, take courses, participate at conferences, gather data for your studies or be part of a research group abroad. International experiences contribute to increased competitiveness on the global market and can open new doors and present you with new research opportunities.

Read more about international opportunities for doctoral students .

• 11 June 2024
• 17 April 2024
• 28 March 2024
• 26 Jun 2024 29 Jun 2024 All day Summer school for PhD students and PostDocks Young Summer School on Stochastic Analysis
• 20 August 2024 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Print your dissertation: how to plan and prepare for a smooth production
• 10 September 2024 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Seminar for doctoral students How to reach out with your research
• 17 September 2024 All day CONFERENCE SERIES: SUSTAINABLE BUILDING WITH WOOD Competitive wood-based materials and timber structures
• 26 Sep 2024 27 Sep 2024 All day Conference Big Data Conference 2024
• 14 May 2025 16 May 2025 All day Conference Save the date - Nordic Conference on Legal Method

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• Find research
• Find organisation

Doctoral studies

Doctoral studies are an important part of the University’s mission and responsibility and, as a doctoral student, you will be making important contributions to research at the University of Gothenburg. Doctoral studies allow you to develop a deeper understanding of a scientific field of study and are provided free of charge in Sweden.

Doctoral studies comprise of 240 credits, equivalent to four years of full-time studies, and leads to a Degree of Doctor. It is also possible to finish your studies with a Degree of Licentiate (120 credits) after two years of full-time studies. Doctoral studies are divided into two parts: doctoral courses and an individual research project. The structure of your doctoral studies depends on the general syllabus for the subject you are admitted to and by your individual study plan that you establish together with your supervisor and your doctoral examiner.

How to apply to doctoral studies

Doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg

Study support for students with disabilities.

Doctoral students with documented permanent disabilities are eligible for different forms of study support. Examples of this are note-taking support, adapted course literature,  adjusted assessments, mentoring, and software that can make reading and writing easier.

Doctoral studies at the faculties

• The Faculty of Science
• School of Business, Economics and Law
• Faculty of Humanities
• The Artistic Faculty
• The Sahlgrenska Academy
• Faculty of Social Science
• Faculty of Education

Welcome to the University of Gothenburg

• Top Universities for PhD Study in Sweden in 2024

Written by Hannah Slack

With universities dating back to the fifteenth century, Sweden has a long history of excellence in higher education, with particular strengths in Medicine and other subjects. Its title as the home of the Nobel Prize, with 34 winners, shows a focus on creativity and free-thinking pays off.

We’ve collected the latest rankings data to highlight the top universities Sweden has to offer.

So, how good are Swedish universities for PhD study?

One of the most appealing qualities of PhD study in Sweden is the lack of fees. Most doctoral programmes charge no tuition, even for international students. Additionally, many of Sweden’s universities consistently rank well against other those elsewhere in Europe and beyond, with five in the Times Higher Education world top 200.

To find out more about how you can use university rankings to chose the right university for you, check out our guide to PhD rankings .

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Entry requirements for doctoral studies

In order to be accepted for doctoral (PhD) studies, the applicant is required to meet the general entry requirements and any special requirements outlined in the position announcement. The applicant must also possess any other abilities required in order to benefit from the education.

General entry requirements

The general entry requirements are met by those who

• have been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle or
• otherwise acquired largely equivalent knowledge.

KTH may exempt an individual applicant from the general entry requirements if there is an extraordinary reason to do so.

Specific entry requirements

 The specific requirements may relate to:

• knowledge from higher education or equivalent studies
• special professional or vocational experience
• necessary language skills or other conditions determined by the programme, subject or project

Language requirements

English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course B/6 is required. The requirement can be satisfied through a result equal to, or higher than, those stated in the following internationally recognised English tests:

• TOEFL Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test, total score of 575. TOEFL ITP is not accepted.
• TOEFL iBT internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test, total score of 90
• IELTS Academic/IELTS UKVI: A minimum overall mark of 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5
• Cambridge ESOL: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Certificate in Advanced English or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): Minimum score of 90
• University of Michigan, ECPE (Examination for the certificate of Proficiency in English)
• Pearson PTE Academic: Score of 62 (writing 61)

The language requirement can also be fulfilled through previous university and upper secondary school studies. More information on recognised English tests, previous studies, and required documents is provided by University Admissions in Sweden  under information for Master's level.

 Requirements regarding skills in the Swedish language may also be imposed.

Assessment of entry requirements

Entry requirements and prospective students' suitability are assessed at each school by the school's director of third-cycle education.

Foreign Higher Education studies

In most cases, studies that meet the general entry requirements for doctoral (PhD/third-cycle) education in the country where the degree is issued will also meet the general entry requirements for doctoral studies at KTH. If you are unsure about the status of your education, you may contact the Swedish Council for Higher Education  for an evaluation.

Assessment of equivalence

The assessment of equivalence determines whether an applicant's knowledge – acquired in another system – is equivalent to the higher education studies that are normally required for the doctoral subject in question.

Exemption from the general entry requirements

An exemption from the general entry requirements may be granted to an applicant who has not completed courses corresponding to 240 credits but who has already completed advanced (master's/second-cycle) courses corresponding to a minimum of 60 credits, as well as an independent degree project linked to the intended subject of study.

Assessment of suitability

Applicants are judged suitable for doctoral education if they possess the necessary maturity, judgement and capacity for independent critical analysis.

Candidate(s) will be selected from among the applicants who fulfil the requirements for doctoral education. The results of studies at an advanced (master's) level or in the form of independent work are of particular interest in this context, as is the candidate's ability to benefit from the studies (suitability).

The selection process is handled by each school and the final decision is made by the head of school, in consultation with the intended supervisor(s).

The admission process is conducted at the school-level.

Doctoral studies may lead to two qualifications, a licentiate and/or a doctoral degree. Those accepted to studies leading to a doctoral degree may take a licentiate degree as an intermediate stage in their studies. Students accepted to studies leading to a licentiate degree who subsequently wish to pursue studies leading to a doctoral degree must submit a new application and are not guaranteed admission.

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Phd studies.

The PhD education is a four year program intended to teach the methods of mathematical research. An important part of the education is the writing of a thesis which is presented at a PhD defence.

On these pages you will find information about PhD studies, intended for PhD students, their supervisors and for those considering to apply.

Admission to PhD studies

PhD student positions in mathematics, mathematical statistics and computational mathematics are usually announced in April each year.

Vacant positions at the Department of Mathematics

Eligibility and selection for PhD studies in mathematics

General eligibility.

A general eligibility of 240 credits is required, corresponding to 4 years full time university studies, or a university degree at an advanced (master) level or the equivalent competence.

Special eligibility

To be qualified you must have a university degree containing at least the following courses in mathematics:

• Algebra: groups, rings, euclidean and principal ideal rings, fields, extension fields.
• Foundation of analysis: real numbers, Bolzano-Weierstrass, derivation and integration in Rn, series of functions, implicit functions.
• Analytic functions: integral and series expansion, residue calculus, conformal mappings, harmonic functions.

The textbooks we use are

Rudin: Principles of mathematical analysis, Beachy and Blair: Abstract algebra, and Saff and Snider: Fundamentals of complex analysis.

Selection and admission

The selection of candidates is made from certificate of courses, quality of thesis, references, and interviews. Information about admission will be given latest in June.

Those who are accepted are normally financed with study grants. If you intend to finance your education in some other way, you must inform us about that.

Eligibility and selection for PhD studies in mathematical statistics

To be qualified you should have taken courses including most of the following material:

• Probability Theory: Simultaneous and conditional distributions; conditional expectation and variance, multidimensional normal distribution, limit/convergence theorems (Law of Large Numbers; Central Limit Theorem), convergence of random variables (in distribution, probability, mean or almost surely); transforms (probability generating, moment generating, characteristic); martingales.
• Stochastic Processes: Finite state Markov processes in discrete and continuous time, in particular Poisson and birth-death processes; queueing theory; renewal processes; Brownian motion; stationary stochastic processes; methods of stochastic simulation.
• Statistical inference: Exponential families; likelihood; sufficiency; information bounds; consistency; efficiency; maximum likelihood theory; likelihood ratio tests; uniformly most powerful tests.

The books we use in courses that are prerequisites are:

Gut: An intermediate course in probability, Ross: Introduction to probability models, and Lindgren, B. W.: Statistical Theory.

Eligibility and selection for PhD studies in computational mathematics

In order to meet the general eligibility requirements, the applicant must have completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits (4 years full time study), of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the special eligibility requirements, the applicant must have completed courses equivalent to at least 60 credits in mathematical subjects and at least 30 credits in either numerical analysis or computer science.

Possible PhD thesis projects

This section contains information about available PhD supervisors and suggestions for PhD thesis projects. Please note that there are three separate announcements of PhD student positions, one for each of the three subjects mathematics, mathematical statistics and computational mathematics, respectively.

For further information about ongoing research at the department, please see the webpages of the research groups and the personal homepages of our researchers.

PhD thesis projects in mathematics

This section contains information about available PhD supervisors and suggestions for PhD thesis projects in mathematics.

Available PhD supervisors

Algebra and Geometry: Gregory Arone, Alexander Berglund, Jonas Bergström, Rikard Bøgvad, Wushi Goldring, Samuel Lundqvist, Dan Petersen, Boris Shapiro, Sofia Tirabassi.

Analysis: Pavel Kurasov, Annemarie Luger, Salvador Rodríguez-López, Jonathan Rohleder, Olof Sisask, Alan Sola.

Logic: Peter LeFanu Lumsdaine.

Suggestions for PhD thesis projects

In the 2024 call we would welcome applications for the following four projects in particular:

Some other suggestions for projects are:

PhD thesis projects in mathematical statistics

This section contains information about available PhD supervisors and PhD thesis projects in mathematical statistics in the 2024 call.

PhD supervisors

Daniel Ahlberg, Tom Britton, Johannes Heiny, Kristofer Lindensjö, Mathias Lindholm.

PhD projects

Phd thesis projects in computational mathematics.

When you apply for a PhD student position in computational mathematics, you must choose one of the projects suggested in the announcement.

Study plans

The study plan describes the content of the PhD program and contains information about admission and eligibility. The individual study plan, which is created at the start of the program, contains specifications such as the choice of courses and the research plan.

Information for PhD students from the Faculty of Science Handbook for postgraduate students from the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education

If you have any questions please contact the Directors of PhD Studies. You can find their contact details at the bottom of the page.

Study plans - files

Individual study plan.

General study plans, current

General study plans, older versions, phd students' council.

The PhD students at the Department of Mathematics have a council (doktorandrådet) which looks after their interests and has a representative on the department board.

The council is headed by the following PhD students:

Chair: Taariq Nazar Vice chair: Benedetta Andina Secretary: Alice Brolin

You can reach the PhD council at [email protected]

Preparing for thesis defence (PhD and Licentiate)

Before the defence of the doctoral dissertation some formal procedures have to be dealt with.

Stockholm University information about PhD defence Guidelines from the Faculty of Science

These documents contain practical information specifically for the Department of Mathematics.

See also the following guidelines for information on how the PhD defence is conducted in Sweden.

PhD courses

The planned PhD-Courses in mathematics, mathematical statistics and computational mathematics, during the academic year 2023/2024, can be seen here. Further down you can find courses from previous years.

Previous years' PhD courses in mathematics

Academic year 2022/2023.

• Constructions in dynamical systems, Bjerklöv and Saprykina, KTH, Autumn 2022
• Expander graphs , Raum, SU, Autumn 2022
• Homotopy theory , Berglund and Petersen, SU, Autumn 2022
• Synthetic Spectra (reading course) , Autumn 2022
• Abelian varieties , Tirabassi, SU, and Skjelnes, KTH, Spring 2023
• Classical analysis and its applications , Shahgholian and Damjanovic, KTH, Spring 2023
• Function spaces in complex analysis , Luger and Rodriguez-Lopez, SU, Spring 2023
• Probabilistic number theory, Matthiesen, KTH, Spring 2023

Academic Year 2021/22

• Characteristic classes , Arone, SU, and Bauer, KTH, Autumn 2021
• Homotopical models for type theories, Lumsdaine and Mörtberg, SU, Autumn 2021
• Reading course: Complex Dynamics , Sola, SU, Autumn 2021
• Introduction to the Langlands program over number fields , Goldring, SU, Spring 2022
• Spectral theory of partial differential equations , Rohleder, SU, Spring 2022
• The Atiyah-Singer index theorem , Dahl, KTH, Spring 2022
• Polytope Theory (7,5 credits) , Svante Linusson, KTH, Spring 2022

Academic Year 2020/21

• Modular forms , Lilian Matthiesen, KTH, Autumn 2020
• Geometric function theory , Alan Sola, SU, and Fredrik Viklund, KTH, Autumn 2020
• Random Matrices , Kurt Johansson, KTH, Autumn 2020
• Tropical Combinatorics and Geometry (reading course) , Johannes Hofscheier, Nottingham, and Katharina Jochemko, KTH, Autumn 2020
• Mixed Shimura varieties and other advanced topics about families of mixed Hodge structures (reading course) , Wushi Goldring, SU, Autumn 2020
• Combinatorial and Algebraic Statistics , Liam Solus, KTH, Spring 2021
• Geometric group theory , Sven Raum, SU, Spring 2021
• Indefiniteness , Annemarie Luger, SU, Spring 2021

Academic Year 2019/20

• Spectral theory of quantum graphs and inverse problems , Pavel Kurasov, SU, Autumn 2019
• Infinity categories , Peter LeFanu Lumsdaine, SU, Autumn 2019
• Mathematics education at university level , Torbjörn Tambour, SU, Autumn 2019
• Reading seminar on the Kervaire invariant one problem (Reading course) , Gregory Arone, SU, Autumn 2019
• Introduction to operator algebras , Sven Raum, SU, Spring 2020
• Geometric measure theory , John Andersson, KTH, Spring 2020
• Complex algebraic geometry , David Rydh, KTH, Spring 2020

Academic Year 2018/19

• Theory of distributions , Pavel Kurasov, SU Autumn 2018.
• Semi-Riemannian geometry (reading course), Mattias Dahl, KTH Autumn 2018
• Partial Differential Equations, John Andersson, KTH Autumn 2018
• Fourier analysis methods for PDEs , Salvador Rodriguez-Lopez och Odysseas Bakas, SU Spring 2019
• Characteristic classes , Tilman Bauer, KTH Spring 2019
• Tannakian categories , Wushi Goldring och Andreas Holmström, SU Spring 2019
• Advanced Topics in Proof Theory and the Foundations of Mathematics , Erik Palmgren, SU from Autumn 2018 to Spring 2019
• Cohen-Macaulay Complexes (mini-course) , Afshin Goodarzi, KTH, Spring 2019

Academic Year 2017/18

• Algebraic Groups , Wushi Goldring, SU Autumn
• Introduction to Sectorial Operators , Jonathan Rohleder, SU Autumn
• Topics in Analysis, Danijela Damianovic and Henrik Shahgholian, KTH Autumn
• Constructive and Computational Mathematics, Peter LeFanu Lumsdaine, SU Spring
• Geometric Function Theory , Alan Sola (SU) and Fredrik Viklund (KTH), Spring
• Polynomial Functors in Algebra and Topology, Greg Arone, SU Spring
• Riemann-Hilbert Methods in Asymptotic Analysis, Maurice Duits, KTH Spring

Academic Year 2016/17

• Computational Clgebraic Geometry (Reading course), Mats Boij, (KTH) and Samuel Lundqvist (SU), Autumn
• Constructions in Dynamical Systems (Reading course), Kristian Bjerklöv and Maria Saprykina, KTH Autumn
• Differential Geometry, Mattias Dahl and Hans Ringström, KTH Autumn
• Mathematical Analysis For All! , John Andersson, KTH Autumn
• Real and Complex Analysis (Reading course), 15hp, Fredrik Viklund, KTH Full year
• Algebraic Topology , Gregory Arone (SU), Tilman Bauer and Wojciech Chacholski (KTH), Spring
• Classical Combinatorics, Linusson and Brändén, KTH Spring
• An Introduction to Pseudodifferential Operators , Rodriguez-Lopez, SU Spring
• Matematical Didactics , Tambour, SU Spring
• Mathematical Physics. (Topics in Mathematics IV), Lundholm, KTH Spring
• Realizability: Computational Interpretations of Logic , Erik Palmgren, SU Spring
• Topics in Applied Algebraic Geometry , Dickenstein and Di Rocco, KTH Spring

Academic Year 2015/16

• Commutative Algebra , Roy Skjelnes, Autumn
• Cluster Algebras , Michael Shapiro, Autumn
• Elliptic Partial Differential Equations and Harmonic Function Theory (Reading course) , Jonatan Lenells and Henrik Shahgolian, Autumn
• Random Matrices , Maurice Duits and Kurt Johansson, Autumn
• Model Theory , Erik Palmgren, Autumn
• Algebraic and Enumerative Combinatorics, Petter Bränden, Spring
• Clifford Algebras , Douglas Lundholm and Lars Svensson, Spring
• Étale Cohomology , Jonas Bergström and David Rydh, Spring
• Spectral Theory for Quantum Graphs , Pavel Kurasov, Spring
• Several Complex Variables (Reading course) , Håkan Hedenmalm, Spring
• Operads in Algebraic Topology , Alexander Berglund and Stephanie Ziegenhagen, Spring

Academic Year 2014/15

• Infinity-categories and Homotopy Type Theory , Ph. Hackney and P. Lumsdaine, Autumn
• Riemann Surface, Analytic and Algebraic Aspects , J. E. Björk and B. Shapiro, Autumn
• Gröbner Bases, J. Backelin, Spring
• Spectra of (non-selfadjoint) Matrices and Operators, A. Luger and Christiane Tretter (Bern), Spring

Academic Year 2013/14

• Commutative Algebra II , Christian Gottlieb, SU Autumn
• Type Theory, Erik Palmgren, SU Autumn
• Fourieranalys, KTH Autumn
• Analysis on Manifolds, Olga Rossi, Spring
• Cathegory theory, Spring

Spring 2000 to spring 2013

Courses given between the spring 2000 and the spring 2013 can be found on the Swedish version of this page .

Previous years' PhD courses in mathematical statistics

• Topics in stochastic control and stopping, Kristoffer Lindensjö, SU, Autumn 2022
• Networks and epidemics, Mia Deijfen/Tom Britton, SU, Autumn 2022
• Brownian motion and stochastic differential equations, Kristoffer Lindensjö, SU, Autumn 2022
• Advanced causal inference, Arvid Sjölander, KI, Autumn 2022
• Epidemiological theory from a statistical perspective, KI, Autumn 2022
• Computational methods for stochstic differential equations, Mathias Sandberg/Anders Szepessy, KTH, Spring 2023
• Markov processes, Daniel Ahlberg, Autumn 2021
• Deep learning, Chun-Biu Li, all year
• Statistical inference, KTH, Spring 2022
• Causal inference, Arvid Sjölander, KI, Autumn 2021
• Networks and epidemics, Tom Britton, Mia Deijfen, Pieter Trapman, SU, Autumn 2020
• Probability theory, Guo Jhen Wu, KTH, Autumn 2020
• Soft skills for mathematicians, Tom Britton, SU, Spring 2021
• Data-driven statistical modelling with optimisation, Tobias Rydén, SU, Autumn 2019
• Stochastic finance in discrete time, Filip Lindskog, SU, Autumn 2019
• Advanced probability, Henrik Hult, KTH, Autumn 2019
• Unsupervised learning, Chun-Biu Li, SU, Spring 2020
• Optimal Stochastic Control, Kristoffer Lindensjö, SU Autumn 2018
• Probability Theory, Jimmy Olsson, KTH Autumn 2018
• Topics in Discrete Probability, Timo Hirscher, SU Spring 2019
• Computational Methods for Stochastic Differential Equations, Mattias Sandberg och Anders Szepesy, KTH Spring 2019
• Soft Skills for Mathematicians, Tom Britton, SU
• Causal Inference, Timo Koski, KTH

Academic Year 2011/12

• Statistical Constultancy Methodology, Rolf Sundberg, Autumn
• Computer-intensive Statistical Methods, Tom Britton, Alexander Ploner and Niclas Noren, Spring
• Probability Theory IV, Dmitrii Silvestrov, Spring
• Statistical Models, Rolf Sundberg, Spring

Academic Year 2010/11

• Standastic Processes III, Pieter Trapman, Autumn
• Writing and Presenting Mathematical Papers, Tom Britton, Autumn
• Standastic Processes IV, Dmitrii Silvestrov, Spring

Academic Year 2009/10

• Computer Intensive Statistical Methods, Britton et al, Autumn

Academic Year 2008/09

• Study Group in Random Networks, Britton, Autumn
• Standastic Processes III, Hössjer, Autumn
• Probability Theory, Gut, Uppsala University
• Study Group in Phylogenetics and Comparative Genomics: Bio, Maths, Stats and Algorithms, Britton

Academic Year 2007/08

• Probability Theory, Hössjer, Autumn
• Statistical Methods of Population Genetics and Gene Mapping, Palmgren and Hössjer, Spring
• Writing and Presenting Mathematics/Statistics, Britton, Spring

Academic Year 2006/07

• Large Deviations, Martin-Löf, Autumn
• Inference for Standastic Processes, Svensson, Spring
• Likelihood Based Inference, Pawitan, KI
• Random Graphs (Study Circle), Britton

Academic Year 2005/06

• Standastic Methods of Population Genetics, Hössjer, Autumn

Academic Year 2004/05

• Statistical Theory for Exponential Families, Sundberg
• Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics (Seminar Series), Palmgren
• Markov Population Models, Martin-Löf
• Statistical Consulting Methodology, Sundberg
• Probabilistic Properties of DeSemesteristic Systems, Tyrcha
• Statistics for Microarrays, Sundberg

Academic Year 2003/04

• Standastic Epidemic Models and Their Statistical Analysis, Britton
• Statistical Modeling and Inference using Likelihood, Pawitan, KI

Academic Year 2002/03

• Statistical Genomics, Greenwood
• Statistical Methods in Molecular Medicine and Genetic Epidemiology, Palmgren

Academic Year 2001/02

• Att skriva matematisk statistik, Svensson
• Statistisk inferensteori

Previous years' PhD courses in computational mathematics

• Computer Science, Lars Arvestad, SU, Autumn 2022
• Computational Biology, Marc Hellmuth, SU, Spring 2023
• Categorical Logic , Ivan Di Liberti, SU, Spring 2023

Academic Year 2021/2022

• Deep Understanding of the Information Processing in Depp Learning, Chun-Biu Li, SU, Autumn 2021 and Spring 2022
• Computational Biology, Lars Arvestad and Marc Hellmuth, SU, Spring 2022

Reading courses

In addition to the PhD courses that are planned on a yearly basis in coordination wih KTH, spontaneously organized activities such as reading courses can sometimes also yield course credits. In order for a reading course to yield course credits, here are necessary conditions:

• There has to be a responsible teacher/examiner for the course.
• A course plan (including a brief description, a rough timetable, examination form, and number of credits) should be approved by the director of PhD studies before the reading course starts.
• The reading course should be announced (e.g. through the SMC calendar) before it starts, so that other interested PhD students at SU or KTH can join.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Computer ScienceThis project aims to create generative models of spoken conversation that enable speaking machines to adapt their conversation style over tim...

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Project descriptionThird-cycle subject:  Electrical EngineeringAs a promising smart grid technology, microgrid has attracted great attention in the modern grid for the renewable energy integration ...

Doctoral student (licentiate) in Resilient Public Transport

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Transport SciencePublic transport is leading the transformation of the transport sector in Sweden through an early transition to renewable fuels. The current...

Doctoral student in Real-Time Systems

Project descriptionEmbedded systems are at the heart of the ongoing digitalisation that transforms all areas of society. Consequently, their complexity is steadily rising. Many of these systems are...

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Doctoral student in synthetic biology to enhance carbon conversion in cyanobacteria.

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: BiotechnologyThis Ph.D. position is in the Division of Systems Biology, part of the Department of Proteomics. The group of Paul Hudson does research on bacte...

Doctoral student in Biophysics

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Biological PhysicsWe are looking for a doctoral student for a multidisciplinary and collaborative project at the division of Biophysics, Department of Applie...

Doctoral student in protein design

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Chemical science and engineeringSyrén's research group is recruiting a PhD student in protein design. The project, which is funded by SSF, involves research ...

Doctoral student in Acetivibrio thermocellus for sustainable production

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: BiotechnologyThe overall purpose of this project is to develop Acetivibrio thermocellus as a next-generation robust microbial cell factory that can convert (...

Doctoral student in underwater communication and signal processing

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Information and Communication TechnologyThe Nord Stream incident has demonstrated the vulnerability of critical underwater infrastructure, such as gas pipeli...

Doctoral student in Underwater Robotics and Machine Learning

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject:  Computer Science The project involves the use of multiple autonomous underwater vehicles to inspect and monitor an area quickly.  The use of machine learnin...

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Environmental Sciences in Sweden

9  Environmental Sciences PhDs in Sweden

Environmental Social Science The PhD Programme in Environmental Social Science at the University of Gothenburg provides a platform for... Faculty of Social Sciences Göteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden

Biological and Environmental Sciences The research the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Gothenburg covers... University of Gothenburg Göteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden

Environmental Studies Environmental Studies at the Södertörn University is a broad interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary,... Södertörn University Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

Environmental Science The research at the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science at Umea University covers a wide range of... Umea University Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden

Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences At our department at Stockholm University a broad research is conducted, mainly focused on green biology.... Department of Biology Education Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

Risk and Environmental Studies Risk and Environmental Studies is a doctoral discipline in the Department of Political, Historical, Religious... Karlstad University Karlstad, Värmland, Sweden

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