Overview

This Sustainability Science programme offered by Lund University focuses on sustainability research across disciplines, integrating perspectives to address complex environmental and societal challenges. It supports transdisciplinary research involving collaboration with actors outside academia, including civil society, social movements, and policy-making institutions.

Key Facts

The academic environment is international and collaborative, combining coursework, research training, and active participation in a diverse research community. Training develops skills in research methods, academic writing, ethics, project management, teaching, and communication, enabling independent research and contributions to sustainability science in both academic and societal contexts.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Transdisciplinary research collaboration with external partners
Participation in international research networks
Seminar participation and research discussions

Writing retreats for thesis development

Research Methods in Sustainability Science
Academic Writing and Paper Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The application process at our faculties varies – some advertise doctoral positions at the same time each year, while others do so throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lund, Sweden

Disciplines

Sustainable Development View 4 other PhDs in Sustainable Development 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

IELTS

6.5

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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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University.

Living costs

Lund

Sweden

7428 - 11057 SEK / month

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