How much do PhD students get paid Sweden?

The collective wage agreement sets the Salary of PhD students and Postdocs in Sweden 2021-2022. Currently, the starting salary of a PhD student is 30000 Swedish Krona (SEK) per month which grows up per year and reach up to 34500 SEK per month.

Is Sweden Good for PhD?

Combining a historic higher education system with a culture of ingenuity and invention, it’s no surprise that Sweden is a popular choice for international PhD study.

Do they pay PhD students?

PhD students earn between $15,000 and $30,000 a year depending on their institution, field of study, and location. American PhD students are usually only paid for nine months of the year but many programs offer summer funding opportunities. A PhD funding package will also include a full or partial tuition waiver.

Is it hard to get PhD in Sweden?

No, it is not. Not because Sweden is not the right place for doing a PhD program, in fact it is one of the best in the world; but because only 2 years of Industrial experience doesn’t add any value to your PhD.

How much is a PhD in Sweden?

PhD programmes are free of charge in Sweden, regardless of citizenship.

What is the salary of a PhD student at KTH?

The PhD Salary Ladder has been renegotiated for the period from 2016-10-01 to 2017-09-30 with the following changes: If you are employed as a PhD student at KTH, your salary follow the “doctoral ladder”, that starts at 28600 SEK/month, up to 33500SEK/month at 80\% completion [1].

What is the salary for a doctoral student in Sweden?

The salary for doctoral students is based on a collective wage agreement that currently starts at SEK* 28 600 per month in the beginning of the employment and reach up to SEK* 33 500 per month (according to agreement of 2016-10-01). (*As of October 2017, 1 USD = 8.11 SEK, 1 EUR = 9.57 SEK). Working for the department.

What is it like to work at KTH?

Employment at KTH. Most doctoral students are employed by KTH, with a contract, a monthly salary and the accompanying conditions and benefits. Employed doctoral students work for the department up to 20\% of full-time. Working at KTH means being part of an organisation founded on the values of democracy, equality and free and open discussion.

What to do after a PhD in Sweden?

Depends on the stream you have your PhD. For life sciences the opportunities after your PhD are a bit weak, though you can apply for Swedish citizenship by the end of your PhD and stay back to find jobs comfortably. Also to get into the Social circle you will find that you have to learn the language.