Overview

About the programme

Research at the Department of Environmental Science comprises a wide variety of studies, ranging from determining which substances and how much of these substances are present in a given sample to understanding and finding solutions to environmental problems caused by anthropogenic influences on the natural environment.

The Department of Environmental Science at Stockholm University offers PhD work within atmospheric science, (eco)toxicology, organic and inorganic environmental contaminant studies, biogeochemical studies, and includes field, analytical, and/or modelling approaches.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Aerosols, Clouds and Climate
Air Quality and Human Health
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Contaminant Risk Assessment and Management
Effects Assessment of Contaminants
Environmental and Human Exposure for Contaminants
Environmental Impacts of Agriculture and Aquaculture
Fate and Effects of Toxic Substances in the Environment
Fisheries – Interactions with the Ecosystem
Land-use Effects on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Nexus of Air Pollution and Climate Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 8 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences 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

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

General entry requirements include a completed master’s degree from a Swedish university or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 at the master’s level, or the corresponding international equivalents.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

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