Key Information

Duration: Full-time, 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

Language: English

Credits: 240 ECTS

Delivered: On Campus

Campus Location: Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines: Public Administration

Overview

This Public Administration programme offered by University of Gothenburg provides interdisciplinary training in the study of public sector phenomena, drawing on perspectives from public administration, political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, and organization studies. Research examines public institutions, governance processes, administrative practices, and societal challenges, while encouraging methodological pluralism and the development of innovative analytical approaches.

Key Facts

The programme combines coursework, seminar participation, international engagement, and independent thesis research. Doctoral candidates develop advanced theoretical, methodological, communicative, and pedagogical skills, undertake research projects of international quality, and participate in conferences and academic networks. The programme prepares graduates for careers in academia, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other public or private sector organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration Theory
Public Sector Studies
Governance Studies
Organization Studies
Political Science Perspectives
Sociology of Public Administration
Economics and Public Administration

Admission Requirements

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

Second-cycle degree, or at least 240 higher education credits including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge.
Second-cycle degree in Public Administration, or
Second-cycle degree including a degree project focused on Public Administration.
Equivalent qualifications obtained in Sweden or abroad may be accepted.

Tuition Fees

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

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