Overview
Features
- A PhD in Sustainability Science at Lund University means developing expertise in critical thinking and real-world problem-solving in a creative, interdisciplinary, and collegial international atmosphere.
- We are proud of graduating more than 25 PhDs in Sustainability Science since 2008.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a wide variety of faculty joint PhD courses ranging from methods courses, research ethics and courses in theory of science.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
The application process at our faculties varies – some advertise doctoral positions at the same time each year, while others do so throughout the year.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Lund, Sweden
Disciplines
Sustainable Development View 4 other PhDs in Sustainable Development 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
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Pursuing a PhD at LUCSUS requires funding for the PhD student. PhD students are considered employees in Sweden, so this funding requirement includes covering salary for the PhD student, as well as required social benefits (e.g., employer contributions to pension and health care systems), and University overhead (paying for the use of LUCSUS premises, administrative staff, etc).
- Funding for PhDs at LUCSUS is generally done in one of two ways. These positions are always openly announced and competitively selected based on qualifications for the stated job requirements.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residentsFree -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Additional Details
There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University.
Living costs
Lund
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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