Does the Dept. support students with scholarships?

What are Minor Field Studies and how can I apply? (in swedish!)

How do I find housing in Uppsala?

Question about Master in Eurasian studies

Does the Dept. support students with scholarships?

No! The Department of Peace and Conflict Research or Uppsala University do not offer any financial support for students. However, some students can apply for Minor Field Studies.

For additional information on living expenses and scholarships, see here.

What are Minor Field Studies and how can I apply for them?

Genom stipendieprogrammet för mindre fältstudier, Minor Field Studies (MFS), vill Sida ge svenska studenter möjligheter att inhämta kunskaper om utvecklingsländer och utvecklingsfrågor. Programmet syftar också till att ge studenter, lärare och institutioner vid universitet och högskolor möjlighet att knyta kontakter med institutioner och organisationer i utvecklingsländer.

MFS-programmet administreras av Internationella Programkontoret (IPK). Detaljerad information om MFS går att finna på deras hemsida under ”program och stipendier” och ”samarbete med utvecklingsländer”.

MFS har varit en integrerad del av institutionens arbete sedan 1994 då de första stipendiaterna åkte i väg på ett MFS. Sedan dess har institutionen årligen skickat iväg studenter på MFS. Stipendiaten svarar också själv för MFS-planeringen och utför uppsatsarbetet i enlighet med de akademiska krav och direktiv som handledaren vid institutionen givit. Institutionen kan hjälpa till med att anvisa en kontaktperson i fält som förmedlar kontakter och ger stipendiaten tips och råd i vissa praktiska frågor.

Behöriga att söka är studenter som är registrerade på institutionens masterprogram och som för sin masteruppsats avser välja ett ämne inom freds- och konfliktforskning/euroasiatiska studier och som samtidigt har relevans för utvecklingsproblematiken. Studenter registrerade vid institutionens D-kurs är också behöriga att söka MFS. För mer information kontakta MFS-handledare Anders Themnér.

Frågor om institutionens antagningsförfarande kan ställas till Helena Grusell på e-postadressen Helena.Grusell@pcr.uu.se eller på telefon 018-471 76 52.

How do I find housing in Uppsala?

As there is currently a shortage of student housing you are strongly advised to apply for a room as soon as you are admitted to the University. Trying to get a room on arrival is extremely difficult. For more information on housing, see here.

Master in Eurasian Studies Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the application deadlines for the program?
A: For students with a non-Swedish study background: 1 February, for each program year. For students with a Swedish study background: 15 April, for each program year.

Q: How do I apply to the program?
A: Application is done by the Web, via the central application system studera.nu.

Q: When will I know if I am accepted to the program?
A: The application process will be completed in May, each program year.

Q: What are the prerequisites for applying?
A: To be admitted to the Master’s Program, students must have completed their First Degree. Usually this means a BA or BSc or ‘Filosofie kandidatexamen’. You must have obtained a minimum of 180 credit points in their Bachelor degree (180 högskolepoäng/120 poäng), in either Social Sciences or Law.

Q: Will I have to pay a fee if I am accepted to the program?
A: No, not to Uppsala University. However, you will have to join the Uppsala Student Union in order to take the exams. The fee for the Union is modest, about SEK 300-400 per semester.

Q: Can the Department of Peace and Conflict Research or Uppsala University arrange accommodation?
A: No. You are strongly advised to apply for a room as soon as you are admitted to the University.

Q: If I get accepted to the program, do I need insurance while studying in Sweden?
A: Yes! Neither the Department of Eurasian Studies nor Uppsala University has any obligation to cover costs that may be caused by for example illness or accidents. You may not participate in the program without insurance that covers costs caused by for example illness, accidents or any other unfortunate event that may happen to you.

Q: Can I apply for scholarships?
A: Yes. The Swedish Institute provides a number of scholarships for studies at advanced level. When you apply for admission to a master's program through the central application process at www.studera.nu/english, you have to mark your interest for a Swedish Institute scholarship by ticking a box in the online application.

Q: The application form says that I should include one written contribution: a comprehensive academic paper or a thesis equivalent to 15 ECTS-credits. What language should this contribution be written in? Is this part important?
A: The written contribution should be in English or Swedish. If your most important academic text is written in another language, please send us a detailed abstract in English or Swedish. The written contribution is one of the most important factors that we consider when we are ranking the applications. The topic of your text is not the most important aspect however. We look more at your ability to pursue an argument in a balanced and systematic manner. If you do not submit a written contribution with your application, it decreases your chances of being admitted to the program.

Q: To whom should I write if I have questions about my application or the program?
A: All technical matters regarding the application should be discussed with the Admissions Office at Uppsala University (please send your questions to Gunnel Wikman at the Admissions Office (gunnel.wikman@uadm.uu.se). All questions regarding the content of the program should be sent to the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Uppsala University, Ms. Eva Dreimanis (eva.dreimanis@pcr.uu.se).

Q: Can I join the program as part-time student?
A: No. The program is full-time studies only. The pace is high and the demands are set to a high standard. We also expect the students to take an increasing responsibility for his or her own learning the further he/she progresses through the program, and also gradually to acquire occupationally relevant research-based knowledge and skills.

Q: What will the department or the university do to help students with disabilities?
A: A counsellor with specific responsibility for disability issues is available at Uppsala University. Students with disabilities who have enrolled in higher education will according to need receive such forms of support as are directly related to their education.

Q: Why should I apply for the master program in Eurasian Studies?
A: The master program in Politics and International Studies, and the Eurasian Studies specialization, gives an advanced preparation for a professional career as an investigator and analyst in both the private and the public sector both nationally and internationally. The course also gives preparation for research and teaching and is a qualification when applying for doctoral studies.