Overview

PhD Business Administration programmes at Lund University are offered by all six departments at the School of Economics and Management.

Features

It is often given in collaboration with other parts of Lund University or with other institutions in Sweden.

The attractiveness of the programme is high, with some 300 applications for approximately 25 positions on an annual basis.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Qualitative research methods

Quantitative research methods

Theory of science

Theory of Business Administration

Research Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

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

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lund, Sweden

Disciplines

Business Administration View 7 other PhDs in Business Administration 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant is eligible to be admitted to third-cycle studies in Business Administration if he or she fulfils the general admission requirements and has completed at least 90 credits in a relevant subject, as well as an independent project in a relevant subject worth at least l5 credits.

An applicant is also eligible if he or she has acquired the equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad.

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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

There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University.

Living costs

Lund

Sweden

7428 - 11057 SEK / month

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