Overview

About the programme

History is the study of humans as social beings with an emphasis on the development, organisation and change of societies over time.

The research at Luleå University of Technology specialises in the examination of the history of technology at the interface of natural resources, humans and the environment.

This includes both how technology has had an impact on humans and society, and how humans have influenced the development of technology.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

history of science, technology, and environment
technological and industrial change
the extractive industries
changing attitudes and ways of interacting with the environment
migration and processes of change in education, science, and other types of knowledge production
indigenous history and the history of national minorities, especially Sami and Tornedalian

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History View 16 other PhDs in History in Sweden

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant meets the general entry requirements for doctoral (third-cycle) studies if he or she has been awarded a Master’s (second-cycle) qualification, has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle credits, or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in another way, in Sweden or elsewhere.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Doctoral students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Luleå

6830 - 11280 SEK /month

Living costs

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