The doctoral student in the subject Environmental Science, enrolled in the doctoral studies programme in Environmental Studies is employed at the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies.

The Graduate School of Environmental Studies interacts with the Baltic and Eastern European Graduate School, BEEGS which is part of the Centre for Baltic and East European Studies, CBEES at Södertörn University.

The research environment of Environmental Studies integrates different disciplines and research topics creating opportunities for the sharing of experiences and expertise. Our graduate courses and higher seminars are important arenas for in depth research discussions.

Admission regulations

Doctoral education at Södertörn University is governed by the Swedish Higher Education Act and Ordinance, as well as by internal steering documents. These documents can be found under Governing documents for doctoral education.  External link.For more details about general and special entry requirements, as well as selection criteria, please read the admission regulations. The general syllabus can be found down below.

For information about doctoral studies, please contact:

Kari Lehtilä, Chair of the Research School of Environmental Studies.

Karin Ebert Head of the department of Environment, Development and Sustainability Studies at the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies.

Elinor Andrén Director of Research Education in Environmental Science at the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies.

Karin Lindholm Academic Secretary of Environmental Studies at the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies.