Overview
It is the ambition of our department to have about ten active doctoral students. We aim to admit a couple of new students each year and that the same number complete their studies.
About twenty professors and associate professors, and senior lecturers, are supervisors for the doctoral students.
Features
- The programme at Umea University aiming at a PhD degree in Political Science (filosofie doktorsexamen) consists of 240 ECTS.
- The licentiate degree in political science (filosofie licentiatexamen) consists of 120 ECTS (equivalent to up to two years of full time studies).
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A written thesis
- Active participation in the Research Seminar, which is devoted to the presentation and discussion of ongoing research
- Compulsory and optional courses
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Positions open throughout the year.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Political Science View 10 other PhDs in Political Science in SwedenWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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 eligible to apply for a PhD place in Political Science at Umeå University, you must have 240 ECTS.
- At least 90 ECTS must be in political science or peace and conflict studies (or equivalent) and at least 60 ECTS must be at advanced level (i.e. Masters level).
- For admission, a degree awarded at the Advanced level of study is a prerequisite. All our doctoral studies positions are advertised on the university home page.
- Doctoral studies in our department are preferably conducted in collaboration with one or more of the five research profiles.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.
Living costs for Umeå
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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