Overview
Features
The Human Work Science research at Luleå University of Technology is interdisciplinary, with close cooperation between engineers and sociologists. Many research projects are carried out together with the other research topics in the Division of Humans and Technology or other research groups, both nationally and internationally.
Some of the projects are theoretical, while others are more applied. The projects are often need-driven, conducted in collaboration with stakeholders in the society. The research deals with industrial companies, service companies and other organizations and stakeholders in the private, public and voluntary sectors.
Programme Structure
Research is carried out in areas such as:
- mining
- construction
- manufacturing
- health care
- secondary and vocational education
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT
90
Other requirements
General requirements
- An applicant meets the general entry requirements for doctoral (third-cycle) studies if he or she has been awarded a Master’s (second-cycle) qualification, has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle credits, or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in another way, in Sweden or elsewhere.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- EU/EEA European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. EU/EEA Nationals: Free
Additional Details
If you are a citizen of a country within the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you are not required to pay application or tuition fees to study in Sweden.
Living costs
Luleå, Sweden: 978-1,615 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships. Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Human Work Science.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 2026-10-07
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 2026-11-30
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 2026-11-15
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
- ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — Grant: 1550 EUR — Deadline: 2026-10-31
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 2027-03-01
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 2026-10-31 — Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 2027-01-13 — Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 2026-12-31 — Need-based
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 2026-12-31 — Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 2027-01-11