77 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Sport Science programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in physical activity, athletic performance, health promotion, and movement-related practices.

The Arabic programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in the Arabic language and Arabic literature.

The Conservation programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in cultural heritage preservation, environmental stewardship, and conservation practice.

The Journalism, Media and Communication programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in journalism, media systems, and communication processes.

As a PhD student in Biomedicine at the University of Gothenburg, you will belong to a research group and conduct your research under supervision of one or more senior scientists that eventually leads to a thesis. In parallel, you will take courses to complement your research education and participate in scientific conferences. 

The Logic programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in mathematical, philosophical, and computational logic.

The Child and Youth Studies programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in children's and young people's living conditions, learning, development, and socialisation.

The Psychology programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in human behaviour, psychological processes, and mental health.

The Human-Computer Interaction programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in the design, analysis, and use of digital technologies in everyday life.

The Informatics programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in digitalisation, information technology, and digital innovation.

The Human Geography programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in spatial processes, place-based dynamics, and human–environment relations.

The Chemistry and Molecular Biology programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in chemical sciences, molecular life sciences, and environmental sciences.

The Japanese programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Japanese language and literature.

The Scandinavian Languages programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Scandinavian languages, linguistic theory, and language analysis.

The Humanities - Educational Sciences programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in learning, knowledge formation, and educational processes from humanities perspectives.

The Earth Sciences programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Earth systems, climate change, natural resources, and environmental processes.

The Classical Archaeology and Ancient History programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in the ancient Mediterranean world and its material and textual cultures.

The Greek programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Greek language, literature, and philological studies.

The Literature programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in literary texts, reading cultures, and interpretive traditions.

The Physics programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in fundamental physics, astrophysics, and complex physical systems.