This short introductory course intends to give you an overview of how doctoral studies work, what we expect from our doctoral students, what you can expect from SLU and where you can find information about your studies. Doctoral studies are individual, meaning we cannot provide you with specific details about YOUR studies, however we can show you where to find information that is relevant for you.

This course is part of the introduction you will receive when you start out as a doctoral student. This website provides you with information about the other types of introduction available to you. The SLU Doctoral student guide can help you with information, advice and tips that apply to your doctoral education.

Below, you will find an overview of the different components of this course. To start the course - please press on the link below - "Welcome to SLU!". If you have any questions, please contact Lotta Jäderlund at the SLU´s Division of Planning.

The Swedish National Union of Students (SFS) has put together a useful PhD Student Handbook with a lot of general information about life as a PhD student.

A beginner's guide to Swedish Academia: Young Academy of Sweden (YAS) has developed a guide to help navigate Swedish academia and remove time-consuming obstacles.

Welcome to SLU!
Moving to Sweden
Doctoral eduation - what applies in Sweden and at SLU?
1. Doctoral education at SLU - organisation and responsibilities
2. Funding type, activity and actual period of study
The documents that create the framework for your studies
1. Doctoral courses - what rules apply for me?
The SLU staff web
Qualitative targets for doctoral studies
Formulating individual intended learning outcomes
Your individual study plan (ISP)
Compulsory components of doctoral studies
Doctoral students´rights and obligations
1. Work environment and equal opportunities
2. PhD student Councils monitor the interests of PhD students
Thesis, public defence and degree certificate
Conclusion