Overview

This Environmental Science programme offered by Stockholm University focuses on investigating environmental challenges, including contamination, climate change, and ecosystem dynamics, across atmospheric, terrestrial, and aquatic contexts. It supports research into the presence, transport, and effects of substances in the environment, as well as approaches for mitigating environmental problems linked to human activity.

Key Facts

The academic environment integrates diverse research areas such as atmospheric science, ecotoxicology, contaminant studies, and biogeochemical processes, using fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and modelling techniques. Training combines coursework and independent research, enabling contributions to sustainability, environmental protection, and understanding of natural and human-influenced systems.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Aerosols, Clouds and Climate
Air Quality and Human Health
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Contaminant Risk Assessment and Management
Effects Assessment of Contaminants
Environmental and Human Exposure for Contaminants
Environmental Impacts of Agriculture and Aquaculture
Fate and Effects of Toxic Substances in the Environment
Fisheries – Interactions with the Ecosystem
Land-use Effects on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 9 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree or 240 ECTS credits including 60 at advanced level, or equivalent required
At least 45 ECTS at second-cycle level required in chemistry, biology, earth sciences, physics, or meteorology
At least 30 ECTS must consist of an independent thesis project

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.