Rules
Rules and procedures applicable to third-cycle education are described in a number of governing documents that have been adopted by various bodies.
The Handbook for Postgraduate Students issued by the National Agency for Higher Education describes the higher education system in Sweden. The University of Gothenburg and the Faculty of Science have also adopted local rules for third-cycle education.
The following rules and regulations apply to third-cycle courses and programmes at the Faculty:
| Governing Document | Adopted by |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Act (HEA) | The Riksdag |
| Higher Education Ordinance (HEO) and transitional provisions (Swedish statute 2006:1053, pdf) | The Government |
| Postgraduate Rules (PR, pdf, only in Swedish) | University Board |
| Syllabuses (see links in the right column) | Faculty Board |
| Individual Study Plan (pdf) | Head of Department |
Syllabuses
Valid for third-cycle students admitted after April 1, 2008.
The documents are translations of the original Swedish texts, which are definitive.
Syllabus - Mathematical Statistics
Syllabus - Natural SciencesSyllabus - Mathematics/Natural Sciences, specialising in Educational Sciences