PhD studies
PhD studies are the highest academic education at a university. The PhD programme involves four years of full-time studies or eight years of part-time studies corresponding to 240 credits and ends with a doctoral degree. The programme prepares you for a continued career in academia or outside the university.
Contact us regarding your PhD studies
The PhD Studies Office
Plan your studies
Here you find study plans, systems for individual study plans and information about study breaks.
Individual study plans
Here you find information about drawing up an individual study plan.
Research school and elective courses
Here you can read about the research school, elective courses and credit transfer.
Half-time review
PhD students must carry out a review of their project after half of their doctoral studies.
Preparation for examination
Read more about preparing for examinations.
Supervise and teach PhD students
Read more about the PhD supervisor course, admission and supervision of PhD students, funding and creation of a research course. Here is also information for course leaders for postgraduate courses.