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.
Overview
This Peace and Conflict Research programme offered by Uppsala University focuses on the systematic study of peace and conflict, including the analysis of complex phenomena such as conflict dynamics, violence, and conflict resolution. It supports research grounded in quantitative and qualitative methods, aiming to generate scientifically robust knowledge relevant to both academic and practical contexts.
Key Facts
The academic environment combines coursework and dissertation work, with strong emphasis on independent research and continuous seminar engagement. Training enables the ability to design research projects, critically assess complex issues, and communicate findings to both academic and societal audiences, preparing graduates for roles in research, policy, and professional practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Conflict Analysis and Dynamics
- Conflict Resolution and Peace Processes
- International and Societal Conflict Contexts
- Causes and dynamics of conflict
- Methods for analysing complex societal phenomena
- Peacebuilding and conflict resolution
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
A person meets the general entry requirements for PhD 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
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.
EU/EEA tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
PhD programmes are free of charge in Sweden, regardless of citizenship.
Funding
Scholarships opportunities are available for Peace and Conflict Research. Eligible applicants may apply, but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.