27 PhD programmes in Norway

This Marketing programme from BI Norwegian Business School is designed to produce graduates who are able to contribute to the advancement of marketing theory and practice. 

The Economics research programme from BI Norwegian Business School trains candidates to engage in high quality scientific research, making use of economic theory and state of the art econometric methods. 

This Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree from BI Norwegian Business School provides candidates with the knowledge and skills to produce relevant and original research within strategic management, entrepreneurship, innovation and related fields.

This Leadership and Organisation degree from BI Norwegian Business School is an international programme designed to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to the advancement of research and practice within the field of leadership and organisation. 

This PhD specialisation provides candidates with rigorous training at the research frontier in Accounting. The specialisation in Accounting at BI Norwegian Business School prepares candidates for the international academic job market, positions in research organisations, auditing and consulting firms, as well as national and international institutions lor other relevant policy institutions. 

The Finance PhD from BI Norwegian Business School provides candidates with an in-depth and intensive training programme at the cutting edge of both theoretical and empirical research in finance. 

The PhD specialisation in Communication at BI Norwegian Business School trains scholars to create impactful research at the interface between business and society.

Business and Management Science is the discipline of using analytical methods to help make better decisions. Join the Business and Management Science programme is offered at NHH Norwegian School of Economics.

The specialisation in Economics from NHH Norwegian School of Economics prepares students for the international academic job market, for positions at national and international policy institutions, central banks, and research organisations.

The Accounting, Auditing and Law course from NHH Norwegian School of Economics offers an active and dynamic research environment in our three main research areas: Management Accounting; Financial Accounting and Auditing; and Economics, Ethics and Law. Faculty members are dedicated to guiding and supporting PhD candidates in their research education.

The dynamic and international research staff are committed to mentoring and supporting candidates through the specialisation in Strategy and Management from NHH Norwegian School of Economics.

The specialisation in Finance from NHH Norwegian School of Economics offers rigorous training in financial economics in a vibrant and collegial research department. 

The Information Security and Communication Technology programme offered by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) develops advanced research expertise in cyber defence, secure infrastructures, communication systems, networked services, digital resilience, and the protection of critical technological environments.

The Aquatic Biosciences programme of Nord University studies the structure, function and behavior of living organisms in aquatic ecosystems, predominantly related to the marine sector.

The specialisation of Professional and Intercultural Communication at NHH Norwegian School of Economics provides PhD candidates with a solid training in the production of high quality research within one of the department’s four research areas.

The Theology and Religion PhD programme offered at VID Specialized University is intended to prepare students for professional careers in teaching, writing, and scholarship, as well as for leadership opportunities with religious organizations, social service agencies, NGOs, publishing, and in educational institutions.

The Diaconia, Values and Professional Practice programme offered at VID Specialized University is dedicated to studies and research of professional practice in two areas of society, health- and social services and churches and other faith communities and adopts diakonia and values as the main perspective in both.

The Veterinary Science programme of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is offered at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

The Logistics programme of the Molde University College is a 3-4 year full-time program leading to a doctoral degree (PhD) in logistics. Candidates are usually funded by PhD scholarships provided by MUC or The Research Council of Norway.

The Economics and Business programme of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is offered at the School of Economics and Business.