International Relations

Key Facts

The academic environment combines coursework and independent research over four years, supported by supervision, seminars, and active participation in the research community. Training includes qualitative and quantitative methods, theoretical development, and academic writing, enabling the ability to design, conduct, and present advanced research through a doctoral thesis.

Programme Structure

Research areas within this programme include:

• History of International Relations
• International Studies
• Theory Formation in International Relations
• Qualitative Research Methods in International Relations
• Quantitative Research Methods in International Relations
• Global Political Economy
• European Integration Theory

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

General entry requirements include a completed master’s degree from a Swedish university or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 at the master’s level, or the corresponding international equivalents.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

International

International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.

Non-residents — Free

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

• Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm, Sweden: 1,380-2,461 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Key information

Duration

• Full-time
  • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

• Starting August 2027

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English — TOEFL iBT: 90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

• Stockholm, Sweden