Overview

Aims

The aim of PhD education in Philosophy at Stockholm University is to instill into the student independent thinking, and theoretical and practical skills in order be able to conduct original research in philosophy at the highest level, as well as to utilise the acquired skills in academic as well non-academic careers.

The Department of Philosophy is Sweden’s largest philosophy department, and is divided into Theoretical Philosophy and Practical Philosophy. It has a thriving graduate community that hosts the biennial Stockholm Graduate Philosophy Conference, and an active research culture.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Applied Ethics
Decision Theory and Game Theory
Metaethics
Normative Ethics
Philosophy of the Social and Behavioural Sciences
Political Philosophy
Epistemology
History of Philosophy
Logic and Philosophy of Logic
Metaphysics
Philosophy of Language
Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Philosophy View 10 other PhDs in Philosophy in Sweden

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Accidents
Legal aid

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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

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs for Stockholm

9668 - 17248 SEK /month

Living costs

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