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Key information
Duration
Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
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 (The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).)
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Lund, Sweden
Disciplines
Overview
This Environmental Science programme offered by Lund University focuses on the scientific study of environmental problems, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, with emphasis on how human activities affect natural systems. It integrates knowledge from disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and geography to analyse environmental processes and their impacts.
Key Facts
The academic environment is interdisciplinary, combining coursework, seminars, and independent research. Training enables the ability to develop and apply scientific models, analyse environmental data, and design strategies and solutions for sustainable development, often in collaboration with societal stakeholders and organisations.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Environmental Processes and Human Impact
- Climate Change and Ecosystem Dynamics
- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
- Environmental Chemistry and Pollutant Dispersion
- Energy and Natural Resource Use
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
A person meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:
- has been awarded a second-cycle qualification
- has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
- has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
Tuition Fees
There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University.
- International: Free
- EU/EEA: Free
Living costs
Lund, Sweden: 1,060–1,578 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Science.