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The general entry requirements for admission to doctoral education are a completed second-cycle level degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits are at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways within or outside Sweden.
To meet the specific entry requirements for admission to doctoral education in gender studies, the applicant must have at least 90 ECTS credits in gender studies or a Master’s degree in Gender studies of at least 60 ECTS credits.
Written and oral communication skills
Independence
Critical ability
Analytical ability
Ability to complete tasks within given time frames

Umeå Center for Gender Studies (UCGS) is announcing one PhD position in gender studies, in collaboration with Umeå School of Education./nDoctoral education comprises four years of full-time study (240 ECTS credits), starting on 31 August 2026 or according to agreement./nAs a doctoral student, you will also be admitted to the Postgraduate School in Educational Sciences./nThe place of employment is Umeå, and work will primarily be carried out on campus.

PhD in Educational Sciences

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spring	Mar 6, 2026