Stockholm University International PhD in Economic History, Sweden

  •  PhD
  •  10-Jun-2021
  •   Sweden
  • $$  Salary

Would you like to study in Sweden? Make your dream come true by applying for the International PhD Position in Economic History offered by Stockholm University.

This study program aims to provide financial support for high achieving overseas candidates who have a plan to take part in PhD degree coursework at the university.

Stockholms universitet Information

Stockholms universitet Grants

Stockholm University International PhD in Economic History, Sweden Established in 1878, Stockholms universitet (Stockholm University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Stockholm (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Stockholm County. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Stockholms universitet (SU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Stockholms universitet (SU) 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 141 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: All nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree in Economic History
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Completed First Level education in Economic History, or equivalent education of at least 90 HECs, and completed Second Level education in similar areas of at least 30 HECs, of which at least 15 HECs comprise essay work.
  • Completed higher education specialised in theoretical subjects relevant to the Third Level programme comprising another 60 HECs, or equivalent education.
  • Sufficient knowledge of English to allow studies of academic literature written in English. Knowledge of English should correspond to at least 550 credits in a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (equivalent: 6.0 IELTS).

Offered Benefits

The Stockholm University will provide a good salary package to the successful candidates for the academic year 2021/2022.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To grasp the opportunity, aspirants must take admission in the PhD degree program at Stockholm University. After that, they must need to complete the application via the Online Application form for this award.
  • Supporting Documents: Please submit all the following documents:
  • Letter of motivation
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience, and a list of degree projects/theses
  • Research proposal (maximum three pages) describing:
  • why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
  • why and how you wish to address this research task
  • what makes you suitable for the project in question
  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than six files)
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than three files).
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than six files
  • Certificate in English corresponding to at least 550 credits on English as  Foreign Language (TOEFL). This criterion does not apply for students who have completed their education at a Swedish university, where English proficiency is a general eligibility requirement.
  • Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must have a master’s degree from a recognized university.
  • Language Requirement: You can demonstrate that you meet the English language requirement through certain upper secondary (high school) studies, certain university studies, or an internationally recognised English test.
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