Doctoral education

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is one of Sweden’s top research universities, with an extensive range of research degrees on offer. As a doctoral student, you will be a part of a supportive research community and an exciting and challenging research culture.

New PhD students wanted

To be a doctoral student

The purpose of SLU’s doctoral programme is to offer an education in research that nurtures and promotes the development of independent research skills in candidates.

Thesis and dissertation

Admission

How does the admission process work? What is required of a prospective doctoral student?

New PhD students wanted

Search for PhD courses

As part of their PhD, candidates will produce a thesis and take courses that fall under their subject area. These courses help the candidate to develop their knowledge and skills on a particular subject. Furthermore, candidates will develop transferrable skills in areas such as padagogy and leadership. Many PhD students enroll in basic courses to develop and train their general skills.

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Research schools at SLU

Here you can find information about the research schools at SLU.

Public defences and licentiate seminars at SLU

Published: 02 October 2018 - Page editor: lotta.jaderlund@slu.se