Doctoral studies (PhD) within programmes
2011 all third-cycle education at KTH will be arranged within doctoral programmes. A programme can contain one or several subjects in the third-cycle education.
The education is based at the local schools of KTH.
Admission requirements
Admission to doctoral studies is granted 5 times throughout the academic year. All vacancies are announced publicly. Applicants should fulfill both general and specific requirements and possess other required qualities.
Admission to doctoral studies is decided by each School/Department, depending on its research activities and financial status.
General and specific requirements
The general requirements are the same for all positions. In addition to the general admission requirements, there are specific requirements for each position.
Application
All applicants must have a good command of English.
For many positions, there is no formal Swedish language requirement. However, a good command of the Swedish language is essential in some subjects as lectures and seminars are often conducted in Swedish. In addition, Swedish might be the working language at the department.
An overall assessment will be made of the applicant’s suitability and his or her ability to complete PhD studies.
Regarding application procedures, please contact the relevant School at KTH or search for vacant positions.
Prior to decision on admission, non-Nordic diplomas are evaluated and compared with the corresponding Swedish degree. Please note that the number of places available is limited.
