Overview
Physical Geography is connected to physical, chemical, biological, geological, environmental and social processes and changes in the world's land areas and their water, ice and geological formations, climate systems and ecosystems, in relation to each other and to human societies.
Research
Our research in Physical Geography at Stockholm University include spatial analyzes of phenomena and their development over time, area studies of different places and regions, studies of relationships and complexity in linked natural-social systems, and studies of global change and the Earth system as a whole.
The studies deal with, for example, changes in land formations, glaciers and permafrost, ecosystems and biodiversity, soil, water and other natural resources and environmental aspects, as well as their interactions with the climate and various societal developments, such as urbanization.
Programme Structure
Research areas and groups include:
- Geomorphology and glaciology
- Hydrology, permafrost and environmental systems
- Climate science and quaternary geology
- Landscape, environment and geomatics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Prospective students apply for vacancies. Positions are announced a maximum of four times a year (deadlines: February 28, April 23, October 6, November 5)
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Credits
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Disciplines
Geography View 8 other PhDs in Geography in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- General entry requirements include a completed master’s degree from a Swedish university or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 at the master’s level, or the corresponding international equivalents.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
- Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.
Living costs for Stockholm
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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