PhD programme in Engineering and Science
Grimstad, KristiansandA PhD degree gives you the opportunity to further your knowledge and understanding in academic disciplines, as well as the opportunity to contribute to important discoveries and contribute to solving societal challenges. The PhD program in engineering and science has specialisations in engineering, ICT, mathematical sciences and natural sciences. Under professional guidance, our PhD candidates gain broad competence to carry out their own independent research within the various specialisations on offer.
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Facts about the program
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Semester:
- Upon agreement
About the research programme
The programme offers PhD education within all the faculty’s disciplines and relevant research fields. The overall purpose of the programme is to give the PhD candidates a thorough theoretical and methodological background, along with the experience of completing a substantial piece of original scientific work (the PhD thesis).
The degree is awarded based on approved course component, an academic dissertation, a trial lecture and a public defence.
The PhD programme is a total of 180 ECTS, which is three years full time studies. The coursework component consists of a minimum of 30 ECTS credits.
Specialisations
The faculty offers the following specialisations and scientific fields:
- Specialisation in Engineering Sciences
- Specialisation in Information- and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- Specialisation in Mathematical Sciences
- Specialisation in Natural Sciences
Programme structure
This site is under construction. See an overview of PhD courses in engineering and science on our old webpage.
Career prospects
A PhD in engineering and science qualifies both for a further academic career and for other professions with high requirements for competence. Our graduates currently hold positions in industry, business, research and higher education, both nationally and internationally.
Admissions
Admission to our PhD program requires an offer of a position as research fellow or a formalised agreement with a company or other external source.
