Overview

About the programme

Our research areas encompass, among other things, diversity and inclusion, issues related to schools, leadership, learning in organisations, study and career counseling, health perspective on learning, learning in high education, life-long learning, and personal development.

Our research in the Department of Education at Stockholm University captures both societal, international, and even historical perspectives on learning and education.

Programme Structure

Research groups at the Department of Education 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)
Organization pedagogics
Pedagogy and Health
Philosophical and Critical Studies in Education
Vocational and Educational Training

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies. The application deadline is March 1.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education View 19 other PhDs in Education in Sweden

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
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.