PhD studies
PhD studies comprise of four years of full-time study (240 credits) and ends with a doctoral degree. It is also possible to finish the education with a licentiate degree after two years of study (120 credits).
Kristianstad University offer PhD studies in two scientific fields; Education and Person-centredness for health and well-being.
Interested in PhD studies?
For PhD studies in Education and Person-centredness for health and well-being, contact the research coordinator.
Kristianstad University also collaborates with several universities regarding doctoral education in other fields. If you are a student at Kristianstad University and interested in PhD studies, contact your teachers to discuss available opportunities.
General information about PhD studies in Sweden can be found at Studera.nu
Admission
To be admitted to PhD studies, you must first apply for, and be granted, a vacant PhD position at the university. Available PhD positions at Kristianstad University are announced under vacant positions.
Information about how to write your application is provided in the advertisement for the vacant position.
Requirements for admission
In order to apply for admission to a PhD programme, you must meet the general entry requirements. A potential candidate meets the general entry requirements if they have been awarded a second-cycle degree or has the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 ECTS 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 elsewhere.
In some subject areas you must also meet the specific entry requirement according to the general study syllabus for the subject in question.