Overview

Features

A PhD in Sustainability Science at Lund University means developing expertise in critical thinking and real-world problem-solving in a creative, interdisciplinary, and collegial international atmosphere.

We are proud of graduating more than 25 PhDs in Sustainability Science since 2008.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a wide variety of faculty joint PhD courses ranging from methods courses, research ethics and courses in theory of science.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The university is constantly recruiting new PhD students. Check the university’s website for application deadlines.

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Development View 4 other PhDs in Sustainable Development in Sweden

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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

Pursuing a PhD at LUCSUS requires funding for the PhD student. PhD students are considered employees in Sweden, so this funding requirement includes covering salary for the PhD student, as well as required social benefits (e.g., employer contributions to pension and health care systems), and University overhead (paying for the use of LUCSUS premises, administrative staff, etc).

Funding for PhDs at LUCSUS is generally done in one of two ways. These positions are always openly announced and competitively selected based on qualifications for the stated job requirements.

Tuition Fee

For you to be enrolled as a doctoral student, funding is required for your entire education.

Living costs for Lund

7428 - 11057 SEK /month

Living costs

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