PhD program

The PhD program is a learning process where, as a PhD student, you learn to research through supervision. You and your supervisor and co-supervisor(s) work together in a team to achieve the best research in the field.

During the three years of study, as a PhD student you are required to

• Carry out independent research work under supervision (the PhD project).
• Complete PhD courses or similar study elements totaling approx. 30 ECTS points.
• Participate in active research environments, including stays at other, mainly foreign, research institutions, private research enterprises etc.
• Gain experience of teaching activities or other form of knowledge dissemination which is related to the student's PhD project.
• Complete a PhD thesis based on the PhD project.