43 PhD programmes offered by the university

Those interested in Medical Science doctoral studies at Umea University should contact either the head of the department or the department secretary for information on research projects and opportunities for doctoral studies.

The Computing Science programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in computation, algorithmic foundations, computational systems, theoretical limitations, problem-solving methodologies, and the creation of new knowledge about the capabilities of computing.

The Linguistics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in language structure, spoken and written communication, linguistic change, text analysis, language use, cultural heritage, multilingual societies, and the role of language in social relations.

The Literature programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in literary interpretation, textual criticism, aesthetic expression, historical perspectives, theoretical frameworks, and the examination of ideas across diverse linguistic traditions.

The Department of Political Science at the Umea University offers a PhD in political science.

The Mathematics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in abstract structures, patterns, and deductive reasoning through the creation and application of rigorous mathematical methods.

Our researchers at Umea University supervise doctoral students in Medical biochemistry and Medical Biophysics.

The aim of the Economic History doctoral education at the Umea University is that the doctoral student should learn to critically and independently solve economic-historical research tasks and to contribute to the development of economic historical knowledge by producing a doctoral thesis.

The Archaeology programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in past human societies, material culture, and human–environment interactions through archaeological and environmental archaeological inquiry.

The department is responsible for education within a number of biomedical programs, offers Clinical Microbiology degree projects at Umea University and a high-quality education at doctoral level.

The Media and Communication Studies programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in media systems, communication processes, cultural analysis, knowledge production, audience engagement, theoretical perspectives, and the examination of mediated phenomena in contemporary society.

The Applied Physics and Electronics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in physical principles, electronic systems, signal processing, and intelligent technologies for solving complex scientific and engineering challenges.

Through the research education at Umea University in the Industrial Design programme, designers build advanced skills in crafting practical, theoretical and methodological research contributions to the field of design that will shape the discipline for decades to come.

The Ethnology programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in culture, everyday life, social practices, and cultural meaning through critical ethnological and cultural studies perspectives.

Our researchers at the Umea University supervise doctoral students in Medical Biochemistry and Medical biophysics.

A position as a PhD student in Gender Studies at the Umea University involves active participation at the Graduate School of gender studies, a unique and dynamic research environment, in which about 30 PhD students are participating in.

The Educational Work programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in teaching, learning, and professional educational practice.

The Statistics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in inferential methods, stochastic modelling, quantitative investigation, and methodological approaches for examining complex phenomena.

The Nutrition and Food Science programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in dietary research, food-related investigations, interdisciplinary scientific inquiry, and the generation of evidence within nutrition and food systems.

The Religious Studies programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in religious beliefs, faith traditions, theological thought, social expressions of religion, cultural contexts, institutional dynamics, and processes of transformation within diverse communities.