PhD Positions in Arabic, English, Japanese, Latin and/or Sinology, Sweden

  •  PhD
  •  26-Jan-2026
  •   Sweden
  • $$  Salary-based doctoral employment

International applicants are encouraged to apply for PhD positions in Arabic, English, Japanese, Latin and/or Sinology at the University of Gothenburg. The programme leads to a doctoral degree and offers a supportive academic environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive employment benefits in Sweden.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent qualification, or have completed at least 240 ECTS credits including 60 ECTS at the second-cycle level. Candidates must also meet the subject-specific eligibility requirements for their chosen field and demonstrate strong academic ability and research potential through their academic records and research proposal.

The University of Gothenburg is one of the country’s largest and most comprehensive universities located on Sweden’s west coast. Renowned for its strong research profile and interdisciplinary approach, the university brings together around 58,000 students and 6,800 staff across a wide range of academic disciplines.
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Göteborgs universitet Information

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PhD Positions in Arabic, English, Japanese, Latin and/or Sinology, Sweden Established in 1891, Göteborgs universitet (The University of Gothenburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Göteborg (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Vastra Gotaland County. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Göteborgs universitet (GU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Göteborgs universitet (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 128 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the following subjects offered by the university:

  • Arabic

  • English

  • Japanese

  • Latin

  • Sinology

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Hold a second-cycle qualification (Master’s degree), or

  • Have completed at least 240 ECTS credits, including 60 ECTS at the second-cycle level, or

  • Possess equivalent academic qualifications obtained in Sweden or abroad

  • Meet the specific eligibility requirements for the chosen subject, as outlined in the relevant doctoral syllabus

  • Submit a research proposal demonstrating originality, feasibility, and relevance to current research

  • Demonstrate strong academic writing skills in the relevant language(s)

  • Show the ability to benefit from doctoral-level research training.

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Offered Benefits

  • Full-time paid doctoral employment for four years

  • Competitive monthly salary according to university doctoral salary scales

  • Minimum 28 days of paid annual leave

  • Occupational pension and comprehensive social security benefits

  • Access to wellness activities, healthcare reimbursements, and Swedish language courses

  • Opportunity to gain teaching and academic experience (up to 20% of duties)

  • Participation in an international, interdisciplinary research environment.

Application Process

Applicants must submit their application online via the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal. A complete application includes:

  • A letter of introduction (maximum 500 words)

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and up to three additional research publications (if available)

  • A research project proposal (maximum 2,500 words)

  • Degree certificates and official academic transcripts (with authorized English translations if applicable).

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