Third-cycle education
According to the Swedish Education System you can, within the third cycle, study towards either a Doctoral Degree or a Licentiate Degree
Four years of study, leading to a Doctoral Degree, normally consists of courses and a thesis. The thesis must be published and publicly defended. Third-cycle education is offered by all faculties at the University of Gothenburg. A Doctoral degree is worth 240 credits.
After half of the study period, the programme may be concluded with a licentiate degree. A licentiate degree is worth 120 credits.
The general goal of research is to gain new knowledge in order to better understand the world we live in and, if possible, change it for the better.
The Swedish Higher Education Degree structure
Entrance requirements
To meet the general requirements for admission to third-cycle education, applicants must have:
- been awarded a second-cycle degree, or
- completed course requirements for at least 240 credits, including 60 credits awarded in the second cycle, or
- acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
You must also:
- meet the specific entrance requirements for the position.
Admission
Admission to third-cycle studies is decided on by each Faculty Board.
Announcement
The announcement of a postgraduate position is posted on the University website. Positions are published when they are available. Entrance requirements and the last date for application are specified in the announcement.
More information
Visit the Postgraduate student portal to find out more about admission to and announcements of postgraduate level positions. You will also find links to the Faculties for further information.