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
About the programme
Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at Uppsala University includes areas that have been directly influenced by the Graeco-Roman cultural sphere, from the Greek Bactria in present-day Afghanistan to Roman Britain, as well as different cultures such as Persians and Celts.
Classical archaeology is interdisciplinary and the Classical period is studied from perspectives of archaeology, history and art history. Students will encounter different types of archaeological, iconographical (i.e. imagery) and historical source material.
In addition to the preserved Classical literature, this latter material encompasses both monumental inscriptions and everyday graffitti. In addition, the Classical heritage is included as a special theme.
Programme Structure
Topics in this programme include:
- Mediterranean archaeology and ancient history
- Archaeological, historical and iconographic methods
- Classical philology
- Professional training in the arts and humanities
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
PhD programmes are free of charge in Sweden, regardless of citizenship.

