Overview

The objective of the PhD programme in Economics at Umea University is to train economists who can be employed either as professional economists in the public or private sector, or as academics and researchers in higher education and other research institutions.

Features

The doctoral programme is completed over four years.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students are invited to discuss the state of their work with the PhD programme coordinator every six months during a short discussion (30 minutes).

This provide further opportunity for the department to act and provide support, if and when the candidate requires it.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Positions open throughout the year.

Language

English

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90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 16 other PhDs in Economics 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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90

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Student insurance

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Doctoral students are recruited on an open and competitive basis once a doctoral position is created by the department.

For each position, a search committee is set up (3 to 4 persons in general). If the financing for a given position is funded through a research project, the principal investigator is part of the committee.

In general, we advertise the position through academic advertising services, as well as with the university job service.

We invite candidates to submit their personal details, CV, a letter of motivation and a broad research plan.

We require students to have completed at least one year of a Masters’ programme in economics (or equivalent). Positions are usually advertised for at least one month.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Umeå

7125 - 11770 SEK /month

Living costs

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