Overview

Doctoral students' theses usually connect to one of the department's research directions within which professors and associate professors conduct research. Most of the research activities are financed by external funds, which means that the dissertations are often written within the framework of any of these projects.

Features

Since we always provide secure employment for our Geography PhD-students at Umea University, we only hire new candidates when we have means to fully finance salary, social costs, office space etc for four years.

Consequently, we do not hire new candidate ad-hoc but always via open calls. Keep an eye on our web-page for new positions.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Research studies provide in-depth theoretical and methodological knowledge of great importance for future careers in the university world or some other part of the labor market.

Central parts of doctoral education are about developing analytical ability to formulate problems and carry out scientific investigations.

These skills also provide a critical approach and the tools to review other scientific work.

The program also includes learning to work independently to after completed education being able to initiate, operate and complete projects.

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

Geography View 8 other PhDs in Geography 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

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

To be accepted as a doctoral student you are required:

to fulfil the entrance qualifications for the subject in question, or

to show that you have other abilities that are necessary to complete the education.

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.