Overview
It is the ambition of our department to have about ten active doctoral students. We aim to admit a couple of new students each year and that the same number complete their studies.
About twenty professors and associate professors, and senior lecturers, are supervisors for the doctoral students.
Features
- The programme at Umea University aiming at a PhD degree in Political Science (filosofie doktorsexamen) consists of 240 ECTS.
- The licentiate degree in political science (filosofie licentiatexamen) consists of 120 ECTS (equivalent to up to two years of full time studies).
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A written thesis
- Active participation in the Research Seminar, which is devoted to the presentation and discussion of ongoing research
- Compulsory and optional courses
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a second-cycle (Master’s/advanced-level) degree.
- Have completed at least 240 ECTS credits, including at least 90 ECTS in Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, or an equivalent subject, and at least 60 ECTS at advanced level.
- Doctoral studies are preferably conducted within one or more of the department’s five research profiles.
- Applications are only accepted through advertised doctoral positions published on the university website.
- Applications are assessed only in connection with an open call; pre-evaluation of applications is not conducted.
Tuition Fees
Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: Free. EU/EEA Nationals: Free.
Living costs
Umeå, Sweden: 1,019-1,683 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.