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Doctoral studies

Have you studied a few years at university and found a subject you are passionate about and want to specialise in? Then doctoral studies may be for you.

About doctoral studies

A doctoral programme comprises 240 credits, which corresponds to four years of full-time study. As a student, you usually have a so-called doctoral position in a specific subject and are part of a research group. The University regularly advertises vacant doctoral positions to which you can apply if you meet the admission requirements. The requirements are specified in the general study plan for each subject (see further down the page).

The doctoral programme includes courses, seminars and a research assignment that will result in a doctoral thesis. During the programme, you can also apply to one or more graduate schools (see further down the page).

Once you have successfully completed all parts of the programme, you can apply for a doctoral degree. After receiving your degree, you can work as a researcher at a university or a company, for example.

Doctoral studies at Lund University (lunduniversity.lu.se)

Find vacant doctoral student positions (lunduniversity.lu.se)

Within the Faculty of Science there are more than 20 doctoral programme subjects. These are sorted by department below. For each subject there is a so-called general study plan that describes, among other things, the content and objectives of the education.

Centre for Environmental and Climate Science

• Environmental Science
• Theoretical Physics, with specialization in Computational Biology

For every subject, there is a so-called general study plan.

General study plans on the faculty's internal website for admitted doctoral students

Centre for Mathematical Sciences

• Mathematical Statistics
• Mathematics
• Numerical Analysis

Department of Biology

Department of chemistry.

• Analytical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Chemical Physics
• Computational Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Molecular Biophysics
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry

Department of Geology

• Geobiosphere Science, with specialization in Lithosphere and Palaeobiosphere Sciences
• Geobiosphere Science, with specialization in Quaternary Sciences

Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science

• Geobiosphere Science, with specialization in Geographical Information Science
• Geobiosphere Science, with specialization in Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science

Department of Physics

• Astronomy and Astrophysic
• Theoretical Physics

Medical Radiation Physics

Postgraduate research schools.

A postgraduate research school brings together doctoral students with a common focus and offers courses, workshops and seminars. The graduate school also gives you the opportunity to create a personal network with researchers in both your own subject area and other areas.

The Faculty of Science has the following postgraduate research schools:

• Admire (advanced microscopy research environment – admire.lu.se
• Agenda 2030 – agenda2030graduateschool.lu.se
• Bioeconomy – cec.lu.se
• ClimBEco (biodiversity and ecosystem services in a changing climate) – climbeco.lu.se
• Compute (scientific discovery using computers) – compute.lu.se
• lntegrative Biology (biology.lu.se)
• Qdetailss (high quality detection and analysis of liquid and solid samples)
• XANADU ( X-rays and neutrons for advanced sustainability research ) – fysik.lu.se

Are you an admitted doctoral student?

Find syllabi, forms, information about courses and graduate schools, PhD regulations and more on the faculty's internal website.

If you have any questions about PhD studies, you are welcome to contact one of our directors of doctoral studies.

Director: Tobias Ambjörnsson Contact information for Tobias Ambjörnsson  – lunduniversity.lu.se

Director: Sandra Pott Contact information for Sandra Pott  – lunduniversity.lu.se

Director: Emma Kritzberg Contact information for Emma Kritzberg – lunduniversity.lu.se

Director: Viveka Alfredsson Contact information for Viveka Alfredsson – lunduniversity.lu.se

Director: Helena Filipsson Contact information for Helena Filipsson – lunduniversity.lu.se

Director: Cecilia Akselsson Contact information for Cecilia Akselsson – lunduniversity.lu.se

Director: Göran Frank Contact information for Göran Frank – lunduniversity.lu.se

Director: Ronnie Wirestam Contact information for Ronnie Wirestam – lunduniversity.lu.se

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Doctoral studies

Doctoral programmes (PhD programmes) are offered by all six departments at the Lund University School of Economics and Management. It is often given in collaboration with other parts of Lund University or with other institutions in Sweden.

The doctoral degree is the highest academic degree. The Swedish doctoral degree comprises 240 credits and the doctoral programme normally takes four years of full-time study.

The programmes differ somewhat between disciplines, but in all cases they consist of at least one year of course work and at least two years spent writing the doctoral thesis. The thesis can be produced in the form of a monograph or in the form of a number of articles published during the doctoral programme, a so-called compilation thesis. The thesis is defended at a public defence where an opponent reviews and opposes the thesis. An examining committee consisting of at least three people grade the thesis.

You also have the option of obtaining a licentiate degree after 120 credits. Such a degree can either conclude a programme or be awarded when you are halfway to a doctoral degree. The thesis is then called a licentiate thesis and is presented and examined at a seminar.

After graduation many doctors pursue academic careers while others obtain positions within business or public administration.

At present, the School of Economics and Management has about 100 admitted doctoral students and around 20 doctoral theses are produced each year.

Regulations for third-cycle education at LUSEM (pdf, 290 kB)

Apply to a doctoral programme

Are you interested in joining a doctoral programme at the School of Economics and Management? You apply via the department where you want to do your research. All vacant PhD positions are advertised via Lund University’s job portal.

Application and admission

Financing your doctoral studies

At the School of Economics and Management there are two different ways of financing your studies: employment as a doctoral student, or external funding. External funding may consist of employment outside the university or a scholarship from an external source. It is important to recognise that the different types of funding give you different levels of social security. Upon admission, funding must be secured for the entire duration of the programme and must be at least half-time.

The doctoral degree conferment ceremony

The doctoral degree conferment ceremony takes place at the end of May and is the biggest event of the academic year. During the ceremony, the University rewards those who have completed a doctoral programme and defended a doctoral thesis. At the promotion ceremony, the insignia of learning are awarded: the hat or laurel wreath, the ring and the diploma.

On the same occasion, the University also honours outstanding researchers from other universities and individuals by awarding them honorary doctorates. As a tribute to previous generations, those who received their doctoral degree 50 years ago are also promoted to jubilee doctors.

The doctoral degree conferment ceremony – lunduniversity.lu.se

Quality assurance in research education

Our doctoral programmes are regularly evaluated to maintain their quality.

Doctoral studies at the departments

• Department of Business Administration
• Department of Business Law
• Department of Economic History
• Department of Economics
• Department of Informatics
• Department of Statistics

Lund’s Doctoral Student Union

– for all research students at Lund University

For current doctoral students

More information about your doctoral studies in Canvas

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Doctoral studies

Faculty of Social Sciences

Doctoral studies (PhD) is the highest formal education available. It provides training to become an independent and critically minded researcher, and prepares for work with research and development issues inside or outside the university.

About doctoral studies

Doctoral studies involves a total of four years of full-time study, forming a total of 240 ECTS credits. A programme consists of both courses and thesis, of which the doctoral thesis is to account for at least 120 credits. At the Faculty of Social Sciences you can get a PhD degree in twelve different disciplines.

Admitted doctoral students normally get a salaried position. This means that they will be employed as staff members and will get a salary whilst undertaking the doctoral studies. In return, the doctoral student often provides some departmental or teaching duties.

Admission to the doctoral studies requires one year of studies at the advanced level, and normally a total of three semesters of study of the discipline in question, including a half-semester thesis. The doctoral studies start in September.

All vacant positions for doctoral students are publicly announced. Applications are accepted only following a vacancy announcement. The application procedures vary from one department to another - refer to the doctoral studies contacts at this site for further details.

PhD vacancies - lu.se

Thesis work and courses

The doctoral thesis should be based on independent research and should be of a high scholarly standard. The thesis can take the form of a monograph or a compilation thesis in which different articles are gathered, together with a summarising chapter.

All doctoral students will be appointed a main supervisor and an assistant supervisor. The main supervisor and the assistant supervisor have the task of helping the doctoral student move the work forward from the idea stage to the finalised manuscript.

The course component includes methodology courses as well as thematic courses, chosen for their relevance to the thesis work. Courses are offered both at the departments and at faculty level. Doctoral students are also encouraged to take courses at other universities, in Sweden or abroad.

More about doctoral studies

More information about doctoral studies in a specific subject can be found on each department's website. Each research subject has a Director of Doctoral Studies to whom you can turn to for questions.

The links below lead to each department’s website.

• Communication and Media
• Gender Studies
• Human Ecology
• Human Geography
• Political Science
• Service Studies
• Social Antropology
• Social Work
• Sociology of Law
• Strategic Communication
• Sustainability Science

Already a doctoral student?

Check out the Faculty internal pages for doctoral students.

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PhD courses

Phd courses at lucsus, degrowth and sustainability pathways.

May 20 - June 10 2024, Faculty of Social Sciences

In the context of a climate emergency, there is an increasing demand from society and students to learn about societal models (including welfare provision) that function without economic growth. In this context, degrowth aims for a multi-scalar transformation beyond the growth-oriented economic paradigm to achieve socio-ecological sustainability. It primarily emphasizes the downsizing aspects of production and consumption but also alludes to the pathways of a society that can thrive or manage without relying on growth. This course will inform these pathways by placing wellbeing for all species and natural systems at the center and rethinking our social systems independent of economic growth in fields such as work, culture, civil society, governance and decision-making.

• Course information   (PDF, 262 kB, new tab)
• Course schedule  (PDF, 26 kB, new tab)
• Course registration: Send Mine Islar and Max Koch an e-mail with a motivation letter describing your interest in the course and your background. The letter should be maximum one page in length.
• Deadline to register: 1st April 2024.
• Course coordinator: Mine Islar and Max Koch.
• mine [dot] islar [at] lucsus [dot] lu [dot] se ( mine[dot]islar[at]lucsus[dot]lu[dot]se )
• max [dot] koch [at] soch [dot] lu [dot] se ( max[dot]koch[at]soch[dot]lu[dot]se )

Sustainability Science: Foundations, concepts, methodologies

 7.5 credits.  February 26-March 15 2024

Tackling the world’s toughest sustainability challenges requires robust knowledge, interdisciplinary methodologies, and strong collaborative efforts. This PhD course focuses on the emerging research field of sustainability science, and its strong intentions to stimulate knowledge and learning on concepts, attitudes, and methodologies to contribute to inclusive sustainable societal change. More specifically, the aim is for participants develop a more comprehensive understanding of the development of the field, including different perspectives (e.g., resilience, sustainability transitions, governance of sustainability, political economy, political ecology, and social movements) and specific approaches (e.g. methods of critique, extended cases study, ethnographic interviews, visioning and imaginaries) often used in the field. 

Contact: Maryam Nastar and Emma Li Johansson

Course Syllabus (PDF) Course schedule (PDF)

Course literature (PDF)  

PhD courses at the The Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a wide variety of faculty joint PhD courses ranging from methods courses, research ethics and courses in theory of science. 

PHD courses at the Facullty of Social Sciences  

Method courses

Search for method courses at the Faculty of Social Science s  

PhD courses by Agenda 2030 Graduate School

The Agenda 2030 Graduate School provides interdisciplinary PhD courses based on the societal challenges related to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Joint PhD seminars on environmental challenges

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Lund University is the only university in Sweden to offer a Phd-programme in the multidisciplinary field of Human Rights. The programme covers four years of full time studies (240 credits). The programme is convened by Human Rights Studies at the Department of History.

The research field integrates historical, philosophical, legal, and political perspectives on the study of human rights, their circumstances, challenges and role in our current times. Current areas of study are state and non-state agency, historiography and conceptualizations of human rights, minority protection, human rights in school curricula and teaching practice, women’s rights, rights and activism, children’s rights, political resistance, and rights discourses in civil society.

Read about our Doctoral students and their projects at our doctoral students .

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In order to satisfy the general eligibility requirements for admission to Doctoral studies the applicant must have completed an academic degree on advanced level (one or two year master), or completed courses amounting to 240 Swedish university credits (of which at least 60 credits on advanced level), or equivalent. In order to satisfy the special eligibility requirements for Doctoral studies in Human Rights, two of the applicant’s prior years of study (120 credits) must have clear relevance for the field of human rights studies and for the planned dissertation project. The applicant must also have completed a thesis on master level (at least 15 credits) clearly oriented within the field of human rights.   Read more in our general syllabus .  

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Research/PhD studies in Sociology and Social Anthropology

At the Department of Sociology we offer doctoral studies in the subjects of sociology and social anthropology. Around twenty doctoral students work at the department and we normally admit new doctoral students once a year.

Doctoral studies (PhD studies/ Research studies) are an important part of the University’s mandate and responsibility. As a doctoral student you are an important part of the research environment at Lund University.

When there is a PhD-position open, you will find information on Lund University web page for Online Job Vacancies .

Handbook and contact

For more information on doctoral studies, consult our Handbook for doctoral students .

Director of Doctoral Studies : Sara Eldén Email: sara [dot] elden [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se Telephone: +46 46 222 04 36

Our many PhD courses

Phd courses at the department of sociology, philosophy of science  .

• On Concepts, course description and schedule (Spring 2024)

PhD courses in Cooperation with Other Universities

Contemporary sociological theory (spring 2022).

In cooperation with the University of Gothenburg and the University of Copenhagen.

• Intro letter Contemporary Sociological Theory
• Course guide Contemporary Sociological Theory

Classical Sociological Theory

In cooperation with the University of Gothenburg.

Modern Sociological Theory

Modern sociological theory (7,5 ECTS) is a PhD course organised by the sociology departments at Lund University and Copenhagen University. 

The course is planned to take place in the fall semester 2024. Dates are 16–17 October (Lund), 21–22 November (Copenhagen), third week of January 2025 (Lund). Course convenors are Bo Isenberg ( bo [dot] isenberg [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se ) and Chares Demetriou ( charalambos [dot] demetriou [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se ).

Modern Sociological Theory - Invitation and infos (PDF 67 kB, new tab)

Reading courses, for PhD students of the Lund Department of Sociology

Qualitative methods.

• Exploring Analysis in Qualitative Research through Monographs
• Memory Work
• Methods in Historical Sociology
• Narrative Analysis for Sociologists
• Reconstructive analysis: Critical Social Theory and Qualitative Material
• Reflecting on Qualitative Analysis (PDF 183 kB, new tab)

Quantitative Methods

• Machine Learning Techniques in Social Science
• Four Books in Classical Sociological Theory
• Marx and Marxism

Modern sociological theory

• Beyond Nature vs. Nurture: Sociology, Evolution, and Economics integrated
• Constructionism, Ethnomethodology and Institutional Ethnography
• Johan Asplund's Sociology
• Minor Classics from Sociological Criminology and Deviance
• Modern and contemporary texts in gender and feminist theory
• Modern and contemporary texts in gender and feminist theory, focus Third World Feminism/Muslim Feminism
• Reconstructing Constructionalism
• Relational Sociology
• Social Control
• Sociologal Criminology: Crime, Deviance, And Criminals
• Sociology of Emotions
• Sociology of family and personal relationships
• Sociology of knowledge
• The Sociology of Quantification
• Time: Sociological Perspectives

Social Anthropology

• Classical Anthropological Theory (PDF 152 kB, new tab)
• Classical Anthropological Theory on Ritual and Magic (PDF 147 kB, new tab)

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• Commentator in idea seminar course
• Diaspora, Identity and Belonging
• Endings – how things fall apart
• Gender, Inequalities and the Welfare State
• Intersectional Perspectives on Social Reproduction (PDF 207 kB, new tab)
• Knowledge in Politics (PDF 206 kB, new tab)
• Political Criminology
• Research Ethics in Practice
• Sustainability and Sociology
• Theorizing Sexuality
• Women's Politics from Below (PDF 262 kB, new tab)
• Writing a Research Review

Our ongoing doctoral projects

Our current doctoral students are engaged in many interesting and varied doctoral projects.

Faculty courses

A wide selection of doctoral courses available at the Faculty of Social Sciences.  

Handbook for doctoral students

General information lund university.

Doctoral Studies Lund University on the university's international website.

Forms for examiners and supervisors

When the doctoral student has completed a reading course or acted as a discussant at an idea seminar, this form will be completed by the examiner (PDF 94 kB, new tab)

When the doctoral student wants to certify a course studied at another university, this form will be completed by the principal supervisor (PDF 131 kB, new tab) .

Application

When there is a PhD-position open, you will find information at Lund University's web page for Job Vacancies .

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PhD courses

We offer courses at a PhD level as a part of your postgraduate studies.

The Department of Biology offers courses at a postgraduate level to both internal and external PhD students. Contact the person responsible for the course to get information about prerequisites and how to apply.

Evolutionary processes

This graduate course in evolutionary biology emphasises the various evolutionary processes rather than descriptions of states, patterns and the methods to establish them. It covers all levels of biological organisation and temporal and spatial scales. It does so by a conceptual and general approach, although ample reference will be made to well-known organisms and biological systems. When appropriate, examples from experimental evolution will be discussed from a theoretical perspective.

Course organisation

The course will be run for 5 days in one week. The course will have elements from genetics (molecular, population, quantitative), ecology, developmental biology and palaeontology. There is mathematics, but not beyond basic algebra and simple calculus. The course is explicitly interdisciplinary and synthesising.

Time-period

We give the course every year in the autumn. The course will be held in the Ecology building, Sölvegatan 37, Lund. The next time we will give the course is 23–27 October 2023.

Completion of the course renders 2 credits.

Registration

Send an email to Nathalie Feiner. A limited number of places are available!

Contact person

Nathalie Feiner Researcher E-mail : Nathalie [dot] Feiner [at] biol [dot] lu [dot] se

Graduate studies in biology: the science and its philosopy

The course is about the Department of Biology, PhD student rights and responsibilities, the history of biology, introduction to the philosophy of science, scientific publishing, science and society, and sustainable graduate education.

The course consists of lectures, seminars and written assignments.

Time period

4–8 March 2024.

Completion of the course renders 1.5 credits.

You register by sending an email to Emma Kritzberg. Write "Registration – intro course 2024 as a subject and your name and unit affiliation in the main body.

Emma Kritzberg Professor Telephone:   046 222 40 79 Email: Emma [dot] Kritzberg [at] biol [dot] lu [dot] se (Emma[dot]Kritzberg[at]biol[dot]lu[dot]se)

Klas Flärdh Professor

Telephone:   046 222 85 84 Email: Klas [dot] Flardh [at] biol [dot] lu [dot] se

Microscopy – Bioimaging

This course gives an introduction to the use of microscopy-based methods in life science today. Both PhD students and master’s students are welcome to take this course. The emphasis is on fluorescence microscopy, and theoretical principles of confocal microscopy and image deconvolution. We give an overview of different types of advanced research microscopes and the principles of the most common advanced methods. Another important aspect is the preparation and optimisation of samples for microscopy, both fixed samples and tissue sections, as well as living samples. The course also includes a theoretical introduction to digital visualisation, with emphasis on fluorescence-based methods, including a brief introduction to ImageJ and basic analysis of digital images.

In addition to lectures, seminars, and demonstrations, the course includes two projects. A literature project and a practical bioimaging project.

We give the course once a year in the latter part of the spring term.

Send an e-mail to Klas Flärdh.

Completion of the course renders 7.5 credits.

Klas Flärdh Professor Telephone : +46 46 222 85 84 Email : Klas [dot] Flardh [at] biol [dot] lu [dot] se

Sensory Ecology

In this course, the world's leading authorities in sensory ecology are invited to Lund to deliver an outstanding program of lectures covering all animal senses.

We give this course in September/October every second year. Next time 22 September to 5 October 2024.

Places will be allocated on a first-in-first-served basis until the maximum number of places is filled (40 places). You must include a poster title in the form and send in a poster abstract before the registration time ends. More information about the course and how you apply.

Unfortunately, due to the worsened financial climate, the course is no longer subsidised, and we are forced to raise the course fee significantly. In 2024 the course fee will be 15 500 SEK .

Completion of the course renders 6 credits.

All inquiries should be directed to Sensory [dot] Ecology [at] biol [dot] lu [dot] se .

Statistics for Biologists

In this course, you will get an introduction to R, and learn about binomial-, poisson- and normal distribution, descriptive statistics and graphs, hypotheses testing, t-test, ANOVAs, correlation, regression, multiple and non-linear regression, chi-square, G-tests, log-linear modelling, logistic regression and survival, discriminant, PCA and cluster analyses.

We usually run the course two days a week for 7-8 weeks during November–January, with lectures in the mornings and exercises in the afternoons. Participants may need to spend some time on the exercises between scheduled events. For your planning, you will have access to the exercises in advance.

Please e-mail questions and enrolment requests to Øystein Opedal.

Øystein Opedal Associate senior lecturer Telephone : +47 922 331 89 Email : Oystein [dot] Opedal [at] biol [dot] lu [dot] se

We also offer courses within the course package Life Sciences (managed by the Department of Chemistry) . Our graduate research school in integrative biology offers courses that encompass topics from genomics to phenomics .

PhD courses at other departments

You may also find suitable courses offered by other departments and faculties.

• PhD courses at the Faculty of Science
• PhD courses at the Faculty of Medicine
• PhD courses at the Faculty of Engineering

Graduate schools

Graduate Research School in Integrative Biology  

ClimBEco graduate school (on Centre for Environmental and Climate Science's web)

Faculty of Medicine's internal website

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The Research School in Medical Science and other doctoral level courses

Introduction to the doctoral programme  .

Immediately after admission to the doctoral programme, the student participates in a compulsory introductory course module. The module is digital and available on the learning platform “Canvas”.  The PhD student also writes an individual reflection paper and discusses it with their supervisor. The supervisor then certifies that the PhD student and supervisor have discussed the contents of the reflection paper, on a certification form found here in the column to the right.

Research School in Medical Science

Upon admission to the doctoral programme, all students are admitted to the Research School in Medical Science, which comprises 13.5 credits. Students are allocated a place at the next research school that starts within a few months to a maximum of one year after admission. The research school is offered four to five times a year with 40 places per round. The language of instruction is English. The research school comprises nine course weeks spread out over approximately six months.

The research school includes the following courses (13.5 credits):

• Introduction to Research Methodology, 3 hp/credits
• Theory and practice of scientific communication, 1,5 hp/credits
• Applied statistics I, 1,5 hp/credits
• Research ethics, 3 hp/credits
• Applied statistics II, 3 hp/credits
• Oral communication, 1,5 hp/credits

The course requirements may vary depending on when you were admitted to the doctoral programme. You can find information about your programme in the General study plan.

Future start dates for the Research School in Medical Science:

Research School starting week 16 during Spring of 2024-  admissions completed

Research School starting week 23 during Spring of 2024-  admissions completed

Research School starting week 40 during Autumn of 2024 – admissions completed

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Department of Physics | Lund Observatory

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PhD programme

Postgraduate studies are a vital part of the Department's research activities. The PhD students work in close collaboration with their supervisors and colleagues in small research groups, which very often are parts of much larger international collaborations. Travels to conferences and visits to other institutes or observatories are natural ingredients of the education. Many of our postgraduate students continue their academic careers, after completing their PhDs, as postdocs at astronomical institutes abroad.

• Astronomy and Astrophysics, new syllabus (PDF, 579 kB, opens in a new tab)

Eligibility

Briefly, to be eligible for PhD studies in Astronomy and Astrophysics the student should either have a degree at advanced (MSc) level, or four years (240 credits) of university studies including one year at advanced level, or the corresponding knowledge gained within or outside Sweden. The studies should include physics, mathematics, and/or the corresponding technical subjects as essential ingredients, as well as a degree project of at least 30 credits.

Admission to PhD studies requires that adequate financing exists for the student's salary (or similar) during the whole four-year period. Normally PhD positions are financed directly by the Department or by an external grant to the Department, e.g., from EU's Marie Curie programme or a Swedish funding agency. Once a student has been admitted to PhD studies, he or she receives a monthly scholarship or salary that is usually more than sufficient to cover the living expenses in Lund. PhD positions are only advertised when the relevant funding is available within the Department.

Openings for PhD studies in Astronomy and Astrophysics are advertised in our calendar, on the Faculty of Science page for vacant positions and on the Lund University page for vacancies.  We do not accept emailed applications. Typically about two such positions are advertised each year. There are no fixed dates at which the advertisements are posted, but it will always be at least three weeks before the deadline for applications.

• Vacant positions at Lund University
• Job openings at the Faculty of Science

PhD Courses

Courses at the PhD level are only available to PhD students, and cannot be included in a bachelor or masters degree. Some are taught together with advanced level courses, but under a different course code.

Note that these courses are not always given at a fixed schedule; contact the responsible teacher if you are interested.

• Dynamics of Planetary Systems NAAS001, 7.5hp
• Physics of Nebulae NAAS002, 7.5hp
• Statistical Tools in Astrophysics NAAS003, 7.5hp
• Topics in Theoretical Astrophysics NAS001F, 7.5hp
• Galactic Dynamics NAS002F, 7.5hp
• Milky Way as a Galaxy NAS003F, 7.5hp

COMPUTE Research School

COMPUTE is a research school focused on scientific discovery using computing in a wide sense. Membership is open to all PhD students and employees at the Faculties of Science, Medicine, and Engineering at Lund University.

• Courses on the COMPUTE website

Faculty-wide postgraduate courses and graduate schools

• Faculty-wide courses at the Faculty of Science website

More information

• Information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Science webpage
• Information about PhD studies Lund University webpage
• Information about academic integrity at the LU Libraries pages
• Lunds Doktorandkår (LDK - Lund Doctoral Student Union) webpage

Director of Graduate studies:

Göran Frank goran [dot] frank [at] nuclear [dot] lu [dot] se 046 - 222 76 35

Deputy directors

Thomas Bensby 046 - 222 7324 tbensby [at] astro [dot] lu [dot] se

Rikkert Frederix rikkert [dot] frederix [at] hep [dot] lu [dot] se

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PhD studies

Are you interested in a phd position at the centre for mathematical sciences.

You can read Lund University's general information about PhD studies here:

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• PhD studies at LTH, Faculty of Engineering (LTH's website)
• PhD studies at the Faculty of Science (Faculty of Science's website)

A PhD position at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences is usually 5 years, including 20% departmental duties such as teaching.

• Study plans at LTH, Faculty of Engineering (Student website LTH)
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Carl Olsson

Director of PhD studies, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Engineering [email protected] +46 46 222 85 65

Magnus Goffeng

Ass. director of PhD studies, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Engineering [email protected] +46 46 222 83 30

Sandra Pott

Director of PhD Studies, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science [email protected] +46462228542

Stanislav Volkov

Director of PhD studies, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical Statistics [email protected] +46 46-222 95 38

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Doctoral student courses

Faculty-wide doctoral student courses.

Courses and graduate schools at the faculties, open to all doctoral students at the Department of Physics:

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Doctoral student courses given by graduate schools

• Admire (external website)
• Agenda 2030 (external website)
• ClimBEco (external website)
• Compute (external website)
• Helios (external website)

Courses given by the Department of Physics

We offer courses at a PhD level as a part of your postgraduate studies.

The Department of Physics offer courses at a postgraduate level to both internal and external PhD students. Contact the person responsible for the course to get information about prerequisites and how to apply.

General Courses

Gender in science and technology | nfy014f | 7.5 credits, the course in brief.

The course includes theory (3 credits) and a project (4.5 credits). The purpose of the theory part is to give course participants the opportunity to become acquainted with the terminology of gender studies, its subject and research. During the project, the goal is to give the student the opportunity to examine some part of their own education or teaching from a gender perspective.

The course is a result of a collaboration between Department of Physics, Science Faculty, Engineering Faculty and the Department of Gender Studies.

For more information about the course Gender in Science and Technology, NFY014F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Introduction course for new doctoral students in physics | NFY015F/FAF030F | 1.5 credits

Introduction to the Department of Physics and how it is organised. Introduction to doctoral studies in physics. Active work on the individual study plan. Introduction to career planning, international perspectives in the doctoral education, equal treatment, sustainable development in doctoral education, doctoral student perspective, information search, reference management, open access publishing, research portal/LUCRIS. Introduction to oral and written communication, introduction to the theory of science and research methodology, introduction to teaching at the department

For more information about the course introduction course for new doctoral students in physics, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas.

Scientific writing for publication | NAFY003 | 2 credits

The goal of the course is to give students an understanding of the communicative purpose of the information and discourse structures in scientific research articles in their fields. The students should be able to apply this to their own writing and understand how to structure a scientific article, and how to write a draft version of a manuscript.

Accelerator & Synchrotron Radiation Research & Instrumentation

Accelerators and free electron lasers | nfy005f | 7.5 credits.

Language of instruction: English.

Semester and study period: spring period 1.

The aim of the course is to give deepened knowledge in the physics of accelerators and experience in both calculations and modelling of accelerator systems. In addition, the course aims at providing a fundamental understanding of the Free Electron Laser and its accelerator systems.

For more information about the course Accelerators and Free Electron Lasers, NFY005F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Advanced X-Ray Microscopy | NAFY012 | 7.5 credits

Semester and study period: The course is given upon request.

Introduction to x-rays: nature, properties, generation, interactions with matter. Introduction to microscopy: advancements, sensitivity, resolution, contrast, field of view and time-domain. Incoherent x-ray microscopy methods: tomography, scanning fluorescence microscopy, scanning diffraction microscopy, PEEM and STXM. Coherent x-ray microscopy methods: scanning x-ray diffraction microscopy, Holography, coherent diffraction imaging and ptychography. Microscopy applied to specific materials: magnetic materials, magnetic holography, neutron tomography, microscopy applied to semiconductor nanostructures and biological materials. 

For more information about the course Advanced X-Ray Microscopy, NAFY012, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Coherent X-ray imaging | NFY011F | 7.5 credits

To be added.

Experimental Methods and Instrumentation for Synchrotron Radiation Research | NFY006F | 7,5 hp

This course is about the properties and use of synchrotron radiation in modern science. The design and construction of the optical elements required for focusing, imaging and diffraction constitute a central part of this course. An overview of experimental techniques and methods used in spectroscopy, structure determination, imaging, microscopy, and tomography is also part of the curriculum. Furthermore, the special properties of Free Electron Lasers, i.e. the extremely short, powerful pulses, are described, as well as the applications of this radiation in new research fields.

For more information about the course Experimental Methods and Instrumentation for Synchrotron Radiation Research, NFY006F/MAXM16, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on the Faculty of engineering´s courses website.

Modern X-ray physics: Diffraction and imaging | NFY007F | 7.5 credits

Semester and study period: Spring study period 1.

The course provides a substantial introduction to the interaction of X-rays with matter and its applications, with an emphasis on diffraction, imaging and other methods used at MAX IV. Topics covered include: Scattering and absorption, refractive index, scattering from non-crystalline material, SAXS, scattering from crystalline material, X-ray diffraction (XRD), reciprocal lattice, Ewald’s sphere, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray imaging, tomography, coherent X-ray imaging.

For more information about the course Modern X-ray physics: Diffraction and imaging, NFY007F, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course´s Canvas webpage

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Astrophysics of stars | nas005f | 7.5 credits.

The aim of this course is to give students a deeper knowledge of the astrophysics of star, connecting observed stellar phenomena to physical processes occurring in the interiors and atmospheres of stars. Topics can include equations of stellar structure and evolution and stellar atmospheres, heat and chemical transport by convective motions, computational approaches to modelling stellar evolution, evolution of low- and intermediate-mass stars and features in the HR diagram, nucleosynthesis of low- and intermediate-mass stars, massive stars: winds, rotation and binaries, radiative transfer in stellar atmospheres and atmospheric structure, and the determination of stellar parameters and abundances; methods and their limitations.

For more information about the course Astrophysics of stars, NAS005F,such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Computational astrophysics | NAS006F | 7.5 credits

The course contains the following parts: Introduction to computational astrophysics, The N-body problem, Numerical algorithms, Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), Numerical solution of partial differential equations within astrophysics, Realistic simulation of the solar system as a N-body problem, Numerical solution of an one-dimensional system of fluid dynamics (shock tube) with SPH, Simulation of planetary collisions using SPH.

For more information about the course Computational astrophysics, NAS006F,  such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Dynamical astronomy | NAS007F | 7.5 credits

The course contains the following parts: Newtonian gravitation and dynamics, Reference systems and units, Galactic coordinates, Astrometry and the determination of the distance, the motion and distribution of stars, The HR-diagram and the stellar colours, luminosities and ages of stars, Stellar kinematics, Circular motions, The motion of the sun and the local velocity standard, The rotation curve, differential galactic rotation and Oort's constants, Force, potential, and Poisson’s equation, Non-circular motion in the galactic plane, The potential of the galaxy and galactic orbits, Statistical description of distributions and motions, The phase space, the collision free Boltzmann equation and Jeans's equations, Applications of the Jeans equations to dynamical determination of masses and mass density.

For more information about the course Dynamical astronomy, NAS007F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Dynamics of planetary systems | NAAS001 | 7.5 credits

This course explain at a deeper level planetary dynamics and the techniques used to study it. Topics include: Keplerian orbits and the two-body problem, Hamiltonian dynamics, Elliptic expansions and the disturbing function, The restricted three-body problem, Secular motions in planetary systems, Mean motion resonances, Tidal interactions in planetary systems.

For more information about the course Dynamics of planetary systems, NAAS001, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Extragalactic astronomy | NAS008F | 7.5 credits

Einstein's field equations, their solutions and applications. Nucleosynthesis in the early universe. Determination of the Hubble constant and other constants and parameters that decide the physical universe. The thermal and dynamic development of the universe. The formation of galaxies and large-scale structure in the universe.

For more information about the course Extragalactic astronomy, NAS008F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Exoplanets: detection, formation, dynamics | NAS004F | 7.5 credits

The course in brief'.

The aim of this course is to allow students to be able to explain the theory of planet formation, describe the most important methods and instruments for detecting exoplanets, and to understand how the gravity between exoplanets affects their orbits after formation. Topics include: Protoplanetary discs around young stars, Formation of planetesimals, Formation of terrestrial planets, super-Earths and gas giants, Methods for the detection of exoplanets, Instruments used to detect exoplanets, Planetary dynamics, Numerical methods for calculating the evolution of planetary orbits.

For more information about the course Exoplanets: detection, formation, dynamics, NAS004F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas.

Galactic dynamics | NAS002F | 7.5 credits

A deeper knowledge of galactic dynamics and an understanding of the techniques used to conduct research in galactic dynamics. Topics include: Potential theory, Theory of orbits in static potentials, Numerical orbit integration, Action-angle coordinates, Equilibria of collisionless systems, Bars and spirals in galactic discs, Kinetic theory applied to galaxies, Dynamical friction, Globular cluster dynamical evolution, Radial migration in galactic discs.

For more information about the course Galactic dynamics, NAS002F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas.

High energy astrophysics | NAS009F | 7.5 credits

The course contains the following parts: An overview of the evolution of massive stars. Core collapse supernovae. Supernovae of type Ia and their importance as standard candles in cosmology. Mass transfer between double stars. X-ray double stars. Radio pulsars and millisecond pulsars. The origin of compact objects. Hypernovae and gamma ray bursts. Galactic nuclei. Gravitational radiation.

For more information about the course High energy astrophysics, NAS009F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Milky Way as a galaxy | NAS003F | 7.5 credits

The different part of the Milky Way. What we today know about the properties of stars and how they can be used to understand how the Milky Way formed. A general review of what we today know about the distribution of the different elements in stars as a function of their position and kinematics. A general study of galaxy formation (simulations). Detailed studies of other galaxies (spectroscopy and photometry). Studies of the thin and the thick stellar disks in the Milky Way and other galaxies using elemental abundances and the stars kinematics and colours. Review of the larger surveys of the Milky Way.

For more information about the course Milky Way as a galaxy, NAS003F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas.

Observational techniques and instrumentation | NAS010F | 7.5 credits

The course contains the following aspects: Electromagnetic radiation and non-photonic astronomy. The effect of the atmosphere on observations. Detectors for optical and infrared radiation. Detectors for radio waves. The noise characteristics of detectors. Signal-to-noise ratio, quantum efficiency and detective quantum efficiency. Light collecting and imaging instruments. Adaptive optics and extremely large telescopes. Space observatories. Spatial resolution and modulation transfer function. Interferometry, visibility, (u,v)-plane and interferometric imaging. Photometry, photometric systems and photometric reduction methods. Spectroscopy, grating, echelle and Fourier transform spectrometers. Astrometry through the atmosphere and from space. Polarimetry and determination of the Stokes vector.

For more information about the course Observational techniques and instrumentation, NAS010F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Physics of nebulae | NAAS002 | 7.5 credits

This course allows you to be able to explain the physical processes in astronomical low-density plasmas and how these processes determine the emitted optical spectrum; to interpret optical spectra and discuss the dominating atomic processes, primarily interaction between atoms and electromagnetic radiation and collisions with electrons; to perform basic spectroscopic analyses and assess existing analyses from limitations in each case; to understand and perform relevant diagnostics for the plasma from observed spectra; understand diagnostic limitations in spectra of astronomical low density plasmas, and limitations for additional analyses.

For more information about the course Physics of nebulae, NAAS002, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas.

Planetary systems | NAS011F | 7.5 credits

The course describes the giant planets of the solar system, terrestial planets, their atmospheres, moons and rings, as well as dwarf planets, comets and other minor bodies; their physical and chemical properties, their probable origin and possible evolution. In addition, the orbits of planets and minor bodies around the sun and the processes that influence these are discussed. Current and planned methods and instruments to discover and analyse exoplanets are evaluated and existing data studied, also including reflections over the possibility of life on these.

For more information about the course Planetary systems, NAS011F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Statistical tools in astrophysics | NAAS003/ ASTM21 | 7.5 credits

The course contains the following parts: Basic probability theory and statistics. The concept of probability, probability distributions and Bayes ́ theorem. Sampling, moments, correlation, order statistics and graphical presentation of data. Parameter estimation and model fitting. The maximum likelihood principle and the least squares method. Signal, noise, errors and uncertainties. Uncertainty estimates and confidence intervals. Resampling and Monte Carlo methods. Hypothesis tests and significance. Periodograms for regular and irregular time series.

For more information about the course Statistical tools in astrophysics, NAAS003/ ASTM21, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Stellar structure and evolution | NAS012F | 7.5 credits

The course contains the following parts: An overview of the different phases of the evolution of a star, The magnitude system and using it for stellar astronomy, The initial mass function, The equations of stellar structure, The virial theorem, Nuclear reactions in stars, Energy transport via radiation and convection, The equation of state in stellar conditions, Calculations using polytropic stellar models and homology, Stellar evolution using analytic stellar models, Detailed evolution of high- and low-mass stars from numerical models, Supernovae and the formation of heavy elements in the Universe.

For more information about the course Stellar structure and evolution, NAS012F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Topics in theoretical astrophysics | NAS001F | 7.5 credits

A deeper knowledge of theoretical astrophysics and an understanding of the techniques used to conduct research in theoretical astrophysics. Topics covered include: Cosmology, Galaxy formation, The formation and growth of supermassive black holes, Star formation, Stellar clusters, Nucleosynthesis, Supernovae, Accretion discs, Gamma-ray bursts.

For more information about the course Topics in theoretical astrophysics, NAS001F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas.

Atomic & Molecular Physics

Intensive course in computational atomic physics | nfy010f | 7.5 credits.

The course was initiated by The Queen's University of Belfast, Lund University and Université de Rennes 1. The course will give you training in doing calculations and numerical experiments. During the course, subjects such as the following will be covered: Atomic structure- central field, correlation, relativistic effects, radiative transitions, Configuration Interaction, Hartree-Fock and Dirac-Fock-methods, Z-dependent theory. Atomic processes- the close-coupling model, the R-matrix method, Photoionization, electron-ion-collisions, resonances. Applications of atomic physics within for example astrophysics, fusion research or fluorescent light research.

For more information about the course Intensive Course in Computational Atomic Physics NFY010F/FYST47, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Light-Matter Interaction | FAFN05F | 7.5 credits

The aim of the course is to give the student an advanced knowledge in atomic physics and especially on the interaction between light and matter. An introduction to several modern research fields such as atoms in strong laser fields, laser cooling and trapping of atoms, quantum computers will be given.

For more information about the course Light-Matter Interaction, FAFN05/FYST21, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Molecular physics | FBR013F | 7.5 credits

The course treats how molecules interact with electromagnetic radiation. Much emphasis is put on diatomic molecules and simpler polyatomic molecules, both theoretical and practical. Properties such as attractive forces, bounding distances, moment of inertia, molecular mass and temperature can be read from measured spectra. The course mainly covers interaction with molecules in the gas phase.

For more information about the course Molecular physics, FBR013F, 7.5 credits, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on the LTH website

Classical Physics

Advanced electromagnetism | nafy020 | 7.5 credits.

Electromagnetic radiation is probably the most important issue in physics and technology. It is the basis of most communication, the main tool to investigate materials and also relevant for energy transfer. In this course the students shall learn to apply Maxwell's equations to study the generation, propagation, and absorption of electromagnetic radiation. In particular, antennas, synchrotron radiation, wave-guides, and dispersion are considered in detail. For this purpose, a variety of advanced tools, such as Lienard-Wiechert potentials and Kramers-Kronig relations, are provided. Additionally, an introduction to special relativity and its relation to electrodynamics is given. A project, where the students address topical issues, complements the course.

For more information about the course Advanced Electromagnetism, NAFY020, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Classical Mechanics | NTF013F | 7.5 credits

In this course you will get a solid knowledge of Lagrange and Hamilton formulations of classical mechanics with connections to field theory and relativity. The course contains the following: The variation principle and Lagrange's equations. Hamilton's principle. The central force problem with two bodies. Motion of rigid bodies. Small oscillations. Lagrange formulation of special relativity. Hamilton formalism. Canonical transformations, the Hamilton-Jacobi equation and Poisson brackets. Perturbation theory. Continuous systems and fields.

For additional information about the course Classical Mechanics, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Statistical Mechanics | NATF008 | 7.5 credits

This course is intended to teach more advanced concepts and methods for dealing with interacting systems with many particles, and also critical phenomena. Among the topics included are: the Ising model, the transfer matrix method, mean field theory, and renormalization theory.

For additional information about the course Statistical Mechanics, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Combustion Physics

Fundamental combustion | fbr001f | 7.5 credits.

This course aims at providing the basics for understanding combustion phenomena. This includes thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, ignition, fluid dynamics and the formation of pollutants. From the knowledge in these areas it is possible to reach an understanding for energy related and environmental problems connected to real life combustion.

For more information about the course Fundamental Combustion FBR001F/FYSD11, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Complex Systems & Theoretical Physics

Chaos for science and technology | fmfn05f | 7.5 credits.

The course aims at giving an introduction to chaotic systems, that is non-linear systems that are deterministic but with a time development which is not predictable over longer periods. The course should give a possibility to reflect over the fascinating phenomena which may show up in chaotic systems, for example strange attractors and in this context a basic comprehension of the importance of fractal geometry, or the possibility that the solar system is unstable over a longer time scale.

For more information about the course Chaos for Science and Technology FMFN05/FYST57, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Electron Structure of Solids and Surfaces | NFY001F | 7.5 credits

Study of the electronic structure of materials forms an important part of research in materials science. In this course we will focus on theories and methods currently used in realistic electronic structure calculations. Density functional theory is central to modern electronic structure theory and will form a significant part of the course. Band-structure methods, crucial for applying electronic structure theories to calculate the electronic structure of materials, are covered in some details. Most of the methods dealt in the course are based on one-particle (mean field) theories but in the last part of the course an introduction to Green's function theory, widely used to treat systems of interacting electrons, is given.

For more information about the course Electron Structure of Solids and Surfaces, NFY001F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Functional Integral Formulation of Quantum Many-Particle Systems | NAFY013 | 7.5 credits

Many-body theory | nafy005 | 10 credits, modern trends in many-body and theoretical physics | fmf005f | 8 credits.

This course will focus on the present state of many-body physics, giving a broad perspective on the status of the field through the analysis of literature of application of many-body theory to several physical systems.

For more information about the course Modern Trends in Many-Body and Theoretical Physics, FMF005F, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on the LTH courses website

Symmetries and Group Theory | NATF012 | 7,5 credits

This course gives a basic introduction to group theory and some of its applications.

For more information about the course Symmetries and Group Theory, NATF012, 7.5 credits, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Computational Physics

Artificial neural networks and deep learning | ntf005f | 7.5 credits.

This course will move to CEC in 2024 and be a new course there. The course is run together with the advanced level course  Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning, FYTN14.

Recent development in machine learning have led to a surge of interest in artificial neural networks (ANN). New efficient algorithms and increasingly powerful hardware has made it possible to create very complex and high-performing ANNs. The process of training such complex networks has become known as deep learning and the complex networks are typically called deep neural networks. A possibility that arises in such networks is to feed them with unprocessed or almost unprocessed input information and let the algorithms automatically combine the inputs into feature-like aggregates as part of their inherent structure. This is now known under the name feature learning or representation learning. The overall aim of the course is to give students a basic knowledge of artificial neural networks and deep learning, both theoretical knowledge and how to practically use them for typical problems in machine learning and data mining. The course covers the most common models in artificial neural networks with a focus on the multi-layer perceptron. The course contains two computer exercises where the student will train and evaluate different ANN models.

Computational physics | NTF014F/FYTN03 | 7.5 credits

This course is intended to give practical and theoretical insights inte common methods for numerical calculations in physics, e.g., C++ programming, numerical integration, random numbers and Monte Carlo methods.

Read more about the course Computational Physics on Canvas

Introduction to Programming and Computing for Scientists | NAFY018 | 7.5 credits

The course covers a wide range of programming aspects essential for scientists. The following subjects are addressed: usage of UNIX-based operating systems, for example, Linux, overview of usage of programming in various areas of science (data analysis, simulation etc), overview of commonly used programming languages, for example, C++ and Java, basic concepts of object-oriented code design, basics of code development techniques using a selected language (C++), usage of standard code building tools in a UNIX-based environment, for example, Linux (gmake, gcc)

For more information about the course Introduction to Programming and Computing for Scientists, NAFY018/MNXB01, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Condensed Matter Physics

Advanced processing of nanostructures | fffn01f | 7.5 credits.

The course is given : autumn period 1, and spring period 1.

The course aims to give a basic knowledge of a modern research-grade cleanroom, different methods of semiconductor nanofabrication, and some practical experience how to make and characterise nanostructures. The participants of the course will use our modern cleanroom facility (Lund Nano Lab) for processing of nanostructures and take part in the course projects, which are closely connected to our research.

The course is given twice a year. Please note that the number of students is limited to 12.

For more information about the course Advanced Processing of Nanostructures, FFFN01F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature, and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas.

Crystal Growth and Semiconductor Epitaxy | FAFN15F | 7.5 credits

In this course, we will in detail go through the fundamental aspects of crystal growth. We will treat the thermodynamic preconditions for crystal growth such as chemical potential, construction of binary phase diagrams, supersaturation and nucleation. Further, we will study surface energies, surface diffusion and Wulff’s theorem. Within the course section on epitaxial growth, we will discuss concepts such as surface reconstruction, lattice matching, dislocations and characterisation both in- and ex-situ. We will also go through growth methods and reactor models. During the course, the different subparts will be highlighted with examples from modern research, in particular research on epitaxy of nanostructures.

For more information about the course Crystal Growth and Semiconductor Epitaxy, FAFN15F, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on the Faculty of engineering´s courses website

Experimental Biophysics | FFFN20F | 15 credits

The course gives a specialisation in interdisciplinary work with a focus on experimental methods within biophysics. The course aims specifically at giving an introduction to the intersection of modern physics, nanotechnology, biomolecular chemistry and biology. By being based on current scientific articles, the course prepares the students for future research work.

For more information about the course Experimental Biophysics, FFFN20F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Magnetic materials | NFY012F | 7.5 credits

The course will give an introduction to magnetism and a selection of current research topics. The course will also describe magnetic measurement techniques based on magnetometry, X-rays, neutrons, and scanning probes.

For more information about the course Magnetic materials, NFY012F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Metal Organic Vapor Phase Epitaxy | FFF025F | 7.5 credits

The course aims at providing the necessary knowledge for understanding metallic gas phase epitaxies of semiconductor structures with respect to thermodynamic and kinetic aspects as well as detailed insight into commonly used material systems and their various challenges with regard to synthesis in practice and theory.

For more information about the course Metal Organic Vapor Phase Epitaxy, FFF025F,such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on the  LTH courses website

Nanomaterials - Thermodynamics and Kinetics | FFFN05F | 7.5 credits

This course will offer an overview of thermodynamic phenomena and kinetic processes from a materials science perspective, with application towards nanomaterials.

For more information about the course Nanomaterials - Thermodynamics and Kinetics, FFFN05F, 7.5 credits credits, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course´s Canvas  webpage

Optoelectronics and Optical Communication | FFFN25F | 7.5 credits

The course will provide a platform both for the selection of suitable devices for various applications in optoelectronics and optical communication and for the development of next generation devices. To achieve this, the course will emphasise the underlying physics as well as how performance is affected by device design and materials properties.  ​

For more information about the course Optoelectronics and Optical Communication, FFFN25F, 7.5 credits, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course´s webpage on the LTH website

Physical Electrochemistry at the Nano and Atomic Scale | NFY013F | 7,5 credits

Redox reactions and electrode potentials, mass transport: migration, convection and diffusion, single-step electrode reactions, multi-step electrode reactions, Marcus theory and transition state theory, the electrochemical double layer, semi-conductors and space charge, voltammetry and measurement techniques, scanning microscopy techniques, surface electrochemistry, adsorption, under-potential deposition, metal deposition, electrochemistry at micro and Nano electrodes, catalysis and nanoparticles, corrosion, batteries and fuel cells.

Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces | NAFY010 | 7.5 credits

Semester and study period: spring period 2.

The course aims at giving an introduction into surface science, which is concerned with the properties and the chemistry of surfaces and interfaces on an atomic length scale. Surfaces play a central role in a variety of modern technologies spanning from heterogenous catalysis to devices based on nano-structured materials. The surface physics course will offer a general introduction to the structural, electronic and vibrational properties of atoms and molecules at surfaces and interfaces from a mainly experimental viewpoint. Key topics include adsorption and growth of molecule and adatom layers, synchrotron based electron spectroscopies, Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED) and the use of Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy (STM) to visualize individual atoms and molecules at surfaces.

For more information about the course Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces, NAFY010, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Semiconductor Physics | FFF021F | 7.5 credits

This course aims to extend the material covered in the basic courses in Solid State Physics, Electronic Materials and Device Physics and provide a broader and deeper understanding of the physics of today's semiconductor devices. This includes discussions on the materials properties and physical principles underlying fundamental devices such as diodes, bipolar transistors and metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors, so called MOSFETs.

For more information about the course Semiconductor Physics, FFF021F, 7.5 credits, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course´s webpage on the LTH website

Solid State Theory | NFY016F | 7.5 credits

The course shall provide a better understanding of central concepts in solid state physics and their relation to the basic theories of quantum mechanics and electrodynamics. The students shall learn how these concepts can be applied to model physical effects quantitatively. Particular emphasis is given towards topics relevant to ongoing research in solid state physics and nanoscience in Lund.

For more information about the course Solid State Theory, NFY016F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Theory of superconductivity | FAF025F | 7.5 credits

The purpose of the course is to make the students familiar with the basic theoretical concepts of superconductivity. They should also be able to use analytical and numerical methods to study basic phenomena in superconductivity based on the London equations, Ginzburg-Landau theory, and BCS theory. The course also gives some basic knowledge of some applications of superconductivity.

For more information about the course Theory of superconductivity, FAF025F, 7.5 credits, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on the LTH website

The Physics of Low-dimensional Structures and Quantum Devices | FFFN35F | 7.5 credits

Concepts about heterostructures and resulting low dimensional systems, such as quantum wells, nanowires and quantum dots. Quantum physics applied to such systems. Optical properties of low dimensional systems (transition rules, polarisation et cetera). Electron transport properties of 2D and 1D systems. Quantised conductance with Landauer-formalism. Scattering phenomena in 1D. Devices based on quantum phenomena and Coulomb blockade.

For more information about the course The Physics of Low-dimensional Structures and Quantum Devices, FFFN35F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Environmental Physics & Geophysics

Atmospheric chemistry and physics | fkf035f | 7.5 credits.

The course provides understanding of physical, chemical and meteorological processes in the atmosphere as well as environmental consequences of changes of atmospheric composition caused by human activities, such as climate change and destruction of stratospheric ozone. The course should also provide a capability to assess and discuss environmental issues within the working life and societal debate from a natural science perspective.

For more information about the course Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry, FKFF05/FYST45 , such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

First Steps in Biosphere-Atmosphere Modelling | FKF030F | 5 credits

The course provides basic education on: (1) the most important biological, chemical and physical processes that govern the concentrations of gases and aerosol particles in the atmosphere, (2) how the biosphere interacts with the atmosphere, and (3) how to implement these processes numerically in atmospheric models.

Methods for environmental monitoring | FKF100F | 7.5 credits

General air quality problems and their environmental and health effects are presented. Discussion of various measurement scenarios. Multiphase processes in air pollution studies. Physical and chemical processes associated with air pollution. Measurement and analytical methods based on physical and chemical characterisation of air pollutants. A project dealing with evaluation of environmental measurement data. Laboratory exercises where high technology research equipment is used or demonstrated.

For more information about the course ,such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on the  LTH courses website

Optics & Lasers

Advanced optics and lasers | fafn10f | 7.5 credits.

The course is given: spring semester, period 2.

The aim of the course is to give students knowledge on techniques for creating and manipulating laser light and laser pulses This course provides both theoretical and hands on experience of lasers and non-linear optics. It goes from the basics to the research front within some aspects of the physics of lasers. The students will be exposed to lasers providing ultrashort pulses, non-linear crystals and light modulators.

For more information about the course Advanced Optics and Lasers, FAFN10F  such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Biophotonics | FBRN10F | 7.5 credits

The course aims to provide knowledge on light interactions with diverse biological tissue found in living beings, organic matter and our natural surroundings. Understanding these interactions allows to select appropriate techniques and design optimal instrumentation for probing key features to characterize, classify or grade the health/quality of diverse biological samples. The course grasps spatial scales from microscopic cellular level, through the macroscopic regime to remote sensing of our biosphere. The course covers underlying physical principles of light in biology with a tour of biophotonic instrumental approaches developed until today. For deepened understanding and practical experience, the course will offer a creative hands-on project for student groups to freely develop a simple setup for a biophotonic technique, apply it to a selected sample and present it at the end of the course. The course equips the student with a unique engineering tool-set valuable for development and application of modern photonics in life sciences.

For more information about the course Biophotonics, FBRN10F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Lasers | FAFN01F | 7.5 credits

The aim of the course is to teach the physical principles of lasers as well as to give an orientation of the different laser types and laser techniques. The course includes: Gaussian beams, propagation through optical components, resonator optics, photons and atoms, amplifiers, mode structure, continuous and pulsed laser operation. Two laboratory exercises, in groups of only four students and a highly qualified supervisor, are included: The Helium Neon laser, The Neodymium laser. The students will also be given a design project using the ray tracing program FRED.

For more information about the course Lasers, FAFN01F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Laser-based combustion diagnostics | FBR002F | 7.5 credits

The course intends to give a basic physical understanding of the potential of laser diagnostic methods to non-intrusively measure parameters, as for example temperature and species concentrations in combustion processes. Central elements in the course are thereby interaction between radiation and matter, lasers and their properties, optics, optical measuring technique, molecular physics and combustion. The unique information that can be received from combustion processes with laser diagnostics can together with advanced modelling lead to a detailed knowledge of combustion processes. Such understanding is important to increase efficiency with lower concentrations of contaminants, which are important in view of the fact that combustion processes contributes to more than 90% of the energy supply of the world.

For more information about the course Laser-based combustion diagnostics, FBR002F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Optics and Optical Design | FAFF01F | 7.5 credits

The course teaches the basic principles of optics and gives practical knowledge on optical design, with the help of a ray tracing program.

For more information about the course Optics and Optical Design, FAFF01F/FYST43, 7.5 credits credits, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course´s Canvas  webpage

Quantum Mechanics & Field Theory

Advanced quantum field theory | natf002 | 7.5 credits.

This course introduces more advanced concepts in quantum field theory, such as renormalization, renormalization group, LSZ reduction, QCD and spontaneous symmetry breaking. The course is a reading or self-study course.

For more information about the course Advanced Quantum Field Theory, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas.

Advanced Quantum Mechanics II | NFY004F | 7.5 credits

The course should give the student an ability to perform calculations and derivations using a modern quantum mechanical formalism, especially in vector spaces with continuous eigenvalue spectra. The student should also achieve an improved ability to assimilate the contents of research articles in modern physics and be able to apply the formalism on concrete physical problems.

For more information about the course Advanced Quantum Mechanics II,  such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Introduction to Quantum Field Theory | NATF013 | 7.5 credits

This course introduces the theoretical concepts, based on quantum mechanics and the special theory of relativity, needed to describe relativistic particles and their interactions. The course starts out with the Klein-Gordon and Dirac field equations, describing free scalar particles and fermions respectively, and their quantization. It is then shown how interactions can be included in perturbation theory and how they can be described through Feynman diagrams. These techniques are then applied mainly to calculate tree-level processes in quantum electrodynamics. The course ends with a short introduction to higher order processes and radiative corrections.

For additional information about the course Introduction to Quantum Field Theory, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Quantum information | FAF015F | 7.5 credits

Reading course on quantum optics | nafy011 | 10 credits, general relativity | ntf001f/ fytn08 | 7.5 credits.

This course contains Einstein's theory of gravitation, the mathematics necessary for its understanding and some of its applications within physics and astronomy. Among the topics treated are special relativity, tensors in Minkowski and in curved space-times, Einstein's field equations, black holes, gravitational waves and cosmology.

You find the course description and prerequisites for the course General Relativity, FYTN08 at Lund University's central web pages.

For more information about syllabus, literature and schedule for the course General Relativity, FYTN08, please visit the course webpage on Canvas .

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Johan Bijnens

Spectroscopy, Microscopy & Imaging

Atomic and molecular spectroscopy | fafn25f/ fyst58 | 7.5 credits.

This course combines theory and laboratory exercises providing extensive knowledge and familiarity with modern equipment and methods for spectroscopy and spectroscopy applications. Special emphasis is given to the area of laser spectroscopy. Research equipment is used in the laboratory exercises. The course gives a review of atomic and molecular structure, radiative and scattering processes, spectroscopy of inner electrons, optical spectroscopy, resonance methods, tunable lasers, laser spectroscopy and applications.

For more information about the course Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy FAFN25F/FYST58, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Basic Introduction to Digital Images and Image Treatment for Scientific Purposes | NFY002F | 2 credits

Introduction to digital imaging and image properties including practical work. Overview of software available for digital image processing. Introduction to and practical work with ImageJ software.

Image analysis for microscopy using ImageJ | NAFY016 | 7.5 credits

Handling digital data, format conversions and basic image processing, data calibration and measurements, convolution and frequency filters, particle/cell detection and measurement, particle tracking, 3D image stacks, ImageJ macro programming.

Introductory level course in processing and analysis of research imaging data | NFY003F | 1 credit

The course content is an introduction to the digital image dataset and fundamental research imaging data processing and analysis operations.

Probing matter with light | FAF020F | 5 credits

Scanning probe microscopy | nafy004 | 7.credits.

The course deals with the exciting field of high-resolution microscopy using scanning probe methods. Today these techniques have found their use in a wide range of research areas - from advanced physics and chemistry with atomic precision to applications in life sciences. The course will encompass both theoretical and practical aspects of handling and possible applications of SPM. The techniques of STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscopy) and AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy) will be given particular attention.

For more information about the course Scanning Probe Microscopy, NAFY004, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Spectroscopy and the quantum description of matter | NAFY006 | 7.5 credits

The course is intended to show you how one can use spectroscopy methods to gain a quantum mechanical understanding of the properties of different forms of matter. Therefore we will study both certain aspects of the quantum mechanical description of matter as well as different spectroscopy methods.

For more information about the course Spectroscopy and the quantum description of matter, NAFY006, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Subatomic Physics

Applied nuclear, neutron and reactor physics | fkfn25f | 7.5 credits.

The course is given: cancelled spring 2023

The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to the neutron as a tool for science and engineering. Emphasis will be placed upon the generation of neutron beams, the basics of advanced (state-of-the-art) neutron detectors, modern fission reactors, and methods for shielding and radiation protection. Special emphasis will be placed upon techniques and applications that relate to the European Spallation Source (ESS).

Colours, Flavours and their Consequences | NATF007 | 7.5 credits

This course discusses low-energy particle physics phenomenology. It covers flavour physics, hadron physics, some nonperturbative methods for strong interactions and supersymmetry. The course is a reading or self-study course and is given once every few years.

For more information about the course Colours, Flavours and their Consequences, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas.

Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics | NATF011 | 7.5 credits

The course aims to give students the basic knowledge on theoretical concepts of Particle Astrophysics and the Universe evolution with a focus on a deep interconnection between cosmology and particle physics, The course intends to cover the major aspects of the Hot Big Bang theory and the Standard Cosmological Model at the forefront of theoretical and experimental high energy astroparticle physics.

For more information about the course Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, NATF011F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Dark Matter; Distribution, origin, detection and production | NAFY015 | 3 credits

To be added

Experimental tools in subatomic physics | FKFN05F | 7.5 credits

The student should learn, understand and use important tools and technologies that are used in experimental natural sciences in general, and physics experiments in particular, especially electronics and statistics.

For more information about the course Experimental tools in subatomic physics, FKFN05F, such as course coordinators, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Modelling and computer simulation of particles passage through matter, with GEANT4 as example | NAFY002 | 3 hp

The course concerns the following topics: Introduction to simulation of elementary particles and nuclides passing through and interacting with matter; structure of a simulation program based on object - orientation; definition of realistic geometry including magnetic field; primary particles and interfaces to generators; electromagnetic and strong i nteraction physics processes; user interfaces; visualization; event biasing; simulation examples from subatomic physics, space science and medical applications.

Modern Experimental Particle Physics | NAFY019 | 7.5 credits

The course addresses current research topics in particle and astroparticle physics, and focuses on aspects of current and future experiments in the area. The course consists of two major parts: Current Front-line Research, and Experiments and Methods, representing 7.5 ECTS credits together.

For more information about the course Modern Experimental Particle Physics, NAFY019, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on Canvas

Modern Subatomic Physics | FKF070F | 7.5 credits

The course is intended for anyone who wants to broaden the knowledge of nuclear and subatomic physics from a more experimental perspective. The topics covered are of interest not only to those who wish to specialize in the field, but also to people interested in subjects as varied as astrophysics, particle physics and experimental physics in general.

Taken together with, for example, courses in theoretical physics and experimental methods, FYS246 this course can serve as a gateway to graduate-level studies. The course is also open to graduate students.

For more information about the course Modern Subatomic Physics, FKF070F, such as course coordinator, syllabus, literature and schedule, please visit the course webpage on the LTH courses website

Particle Physics Phenomenology | NATF003 | 7.5 credits

This course discusses particle physics phenomenology at high energy and physics event generators for particle physics experiments. The course is a reading or self-study course and is given once every few years.

Read-out and signal processing for detector systems | NAFY001 | 3 credits

Intensive course in signal processing for particle detectors.

Theoretical Particle Physics | NTF002F/ FYTN18 | 7.5 credits

In this course you will learn the theoretical foundations of the standard model of particle physics and its possible extensions. Among topics covered are the building blocks of the standard model, strong and electroweak interactions, CP violation, neutrino oscillations, and grand unification and supersymmetry.

For more information about syllabus, literature and schedule for the course Theoretical Particle Physics, please visit the course webpage on Canvas .

Course coordinators

Leif Lönnblad & Malin Sjödahl

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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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