Overview

This Education programme offered by Stockholm University focuses on the study of education as an academic discipline, examining formal and non-formal learning processes in relation to cultural and social environments. It supports the development of theoretical knowledge and research skills for analysing educational systems, practices, and developmental processes.

Key Facts

The academic environment includes structured coursework and supervised research, with strong emphasis on independent work, academic writing, and participation in seminars and conferences. Research training covers ethics, methodologies, and theoretical perspectives, enabling the ability to design and conduct studies, contribute to educational knowledge, and engage with academic and societal discussions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adult Learning
Career Development and Guidance
Didactics as Communication
Educational Research in Citizenship Competences (ERiCC)
Higher Education Learning Practices
History of Education and Sociology of Education
International and Comparative Education Research - ICER
Leadership, Improvement and Organization of Schools (SOUL)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

The next call for PhD positions will take place on February 2

Language

English

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Education View 15 other PhDs in Education 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree or 240 ECTS credits including 60 at second-cycle level required
At least 90 ECTS in education, social sciences, or humanities required, including a 15 ECTS thesis
Thesis must address research questions related to educational issues, theories, and methods
Teaching degree or related qualifications may be accepted if requirements are met
Excellent English proficiency required (spoken and written)
English assessed through interview and written test (abstract writing)

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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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.