Questions tagged [sweden]
On standards or conventions specific to the higher education system in Sweden which differs in structure and style from the systems in other parts of the world.
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Should I mention that I can't afford living costs in a scholarship application?
I am applying for a master's degree in supply chain management in Sweden and I can't afford the cost of living in Sweden. I am filling out an online master's scholarship application form and I was ...
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If you can fund your PhD, how it affects your chances of admission? [duplicate]
Most PhD programs in math has more applications that what the funding for program can afford if they admitted everyone. Assuming you have normal grades and good RLs, and you can fund your PhD program ...
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Should I pay for the postdoc position move in flight ticket sweden [duplicate]
I have a postdoc position in Sweden starting soon and the PI so far haven’t arranged for flight ticket. Is it common for postdoc to buy their own ticket for postdoc in Sweden ?
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Can a PhD Candidate Correct and Reprint Their Thesis After Submission/Print but Before Defense?
[Even though this question is specifically about Sweden, but might apply to other countries too]
If a doctoral candidate has already submitted and printed their dissertation, but discovers errors in ...
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Is there a maximum time one can hold postdoc positions between the PhD and the more permanent positions in Mathematics?
As the title suggests, I wonder for how long one can hold postdoc positions after having done the PhD (specifically Mathematics, where I am currently a finishing PhD-student). In other words; is there ...
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Two masters at the same time, Sweden and Copenhagen. Possible? Advice?
I'm moving to Malmö, Sweden in three months and I just got admitted to a Master's programme in Lund university. I also applied to University of Copenhagen for a different set of master's programmes, ...
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If the government pays universities for graduating students, how does that not lead to "predatory universities"?
From an answer to another question:
Unsurprisingly, both of these "jobs" cost money. Education needs teachers, research needs researchers, and both need administrative support staff. ...
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Can I continue studying in Germany/Sweden after a few semesters elsewhere?
I am a second year architecture student at the University of Aleppo. I will start the third year soon. I decided to continue studying abroad, so my question is: can I continue my studies in Germany or ...
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Are tenure-track positions in Sweden exclusively assigned to internal fellows?
I have been contacted by the search committee of a Swedish institute to whose (STEM-based) tenure-track position I had applied almost 8 months ago. They informed me that I will have an interview over ...
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I am willing to apply for advertised PhD position in Sweden. Whom should I address my cover letter?
I am willing to apply for advertised PHD position in Sweden. In the instructions to apply they have mentioned about the required documents which include CV, cover letter, transcripts. I have two ...
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Pure maths "dropout" wanting to finish MSc thesis
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I'm currently in my thirties. I began my math path with self studying some of the university courses while in high school thanks to the guidance of a prolific mentor at the ...
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Is it legally allowed to pursue an MBA while pursuing a PhD in Sweden?
The title says it all. To elaborate, In Sweden Ph.D. is being considered a formal job and students receive a monthly salary and pay taxes. Therefore, the question is specifically about whether ...
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Can a postdoc change his/her supervisor in Sweden?
In Sweden, a PhD student can change its supervisor according to the higher education rules and regulations. They actually have quite a lot of rights during their studies. I wanted to know if this is ...
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Invitation letter Phd from Sweden
Recently I have been interviewed and gone through a writing task for phd position in Sweden. After that, My supervisors told me that they hope to show their labs and city to me in a visit to Sweden ...
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Invitation to visit university for PhD
Recently, I have been interviewed for swedish phd and I have gone through several skype interviews and writing task. They have send me an email that I am a strong candidate. Now they are asking for ...
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