Overview

This Political Science programme offered by University of Gothenburg examines power, collective decision-making, public affairs, and institutional change within national, regional, and transnational settings. Research investigates how public actors, organisations, and societal forces shape decision outcomes, public priorities, representation, and societal organisation, enabling candidates to explore contemporary challenges from multiple analytical perspectives.

Key Facts

The programme combines advanced study, dissertation work, scholarly exchange, and international collaboration. Doctoral candidates develop competencies in critical inquiry, methodological application, academic writing, leadership of research activities, ethical scholarship, and dissemination of findings. Through independent projects and engagement with academic communities, candidates generate original contributions that support understanding of public affairs and societal organisation across diverse professional and scholarly contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Governance Studies
Political Institutions
Public Policy Analysis
Political Science Theory
Political Science Methodology
Research Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Political Science View 8 other PhDs in Political Science 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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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Advanced degree, or at least 240 higher education credits including 60 credits at advanced level, or equivalent knowledge.
At least 60 higher education credits in Political Science or a closely related subject.
Equivalent qualifications obtained in Sweden or abroad may be accepted.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

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