Degrees
When you have completed your studies at Stockholm University you are welcome to apply for your certificate at the Student Services.
Degree requirements
All courses and study programmes are placed within one of three cycles: first, second or third cycle. Each cycle builds on studies from the previous cycle and each qualification is specified by one of these cycles.
Local qualification descriptors
Since 1 January 2016, local qualification descriptors are available, which are adopted by the academic area boards based on a common model. The local qualification descriptors cover general first and second-cycle qualifications. The programme syllabi fill the same function for professional qualifications and the general syllabi contain the provisions for third-cycle qualifications.
For more information or translation of the local qualification descriptors, please contact Elisabeth Däcker at elisabeth.dacker@geo.su.se.
PhD studies | Doctorate degree
The Department of Geological Sciences has three research education programs: Geochemistry, Geology and Marine Geology. This education ends with a degree as Licentiate of Philosophy and/or Doctor of Philosophy in one of the three programs.
Professors in charge of the programs
Geochemistry | Magnus Mörth, magnus.morth@geo.su.se
Geology | Alasdair Skelton, alasdair.skelton@geo.su.se
Marine Geology | Martin Jakobsson, martin.jakobsson@geo.su.se
Admission to the PhD program is only possible by applying to an announced PhD position. Carefully follow the instructions for making your application as indicated in the announcement, and submit your documents before the deadline.
The deadlines for applications for PhD positions at the Department of Geological Sciences
January 15 and September 15: Available positions are announced.
February 15 and October 15: Deadline for applications.
Questions about applications should be directed to the director of studies for PhD programmes.
Application for a degree certificate
When you have completed your studies at Stockholm University you are welcome to apply for your certificate at the Student Services. The certificate is issued upon request and is free of charge.
Application for a degree certificate
Questions? Please contact our Directores of studies:
Director of bachelor program on-site
Richard Gyllencreutz | richard.gyllencreutz@geo.su.se
Director of bachelor program by distance
Alasdair Skelton | alasdair.skelton@geo.su.se
Director of studies for master program in Geological Sciences
Volker Bruechert | volker.bruchert@geo.su.se
Director of studies for master program in Climate Science
agatha.deboer@geo.su.se | agatha.deboer@geo.su.se
Director of studies for PhD programmes
Malin Kylander | malin.kylander@geo.su.se
Academic ceremonies
Photo: Ingmarie Andersson
Stockholm University arranges a number of academic ceremonies every year to celebrate academic achievements and appointments. The doctoral conferment is the most important and traditionalized. The professorial installation welcomes newly appointed professors to the University. Twice a year, the master's conferment is held to celebrate those who have taken a master's degree. In addition, university departments and faculty students' associations arrange different events to celebrate their graduating students.
Read more about the Academic ceremonies at Stockholm University
If you have questions please contact our Student counsellor
Elisabeth Däcker, elisabeth.dacker@geo.su.se
Last updated: 2026-09-01
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