Highlights
Tuition fee
Free
Free
Unknown
Tuition fee
Free
Free
Unknown
Duration
30 months
Duration
30 months
Apply date
Anytime
Unknown
Apply date
Anytime
Unknown
Start date
Anytime
Unknown
Start date
Anytime
Unknown
Campus location
Ås, Norway
Campus location
Ås, Norway
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

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

Overview

The Science and Technology programme of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences consists of the following study options:

  • Physics,
  • Applied informatics,
  • Applied mathematics,
  • Structural engineering, building technology and architecture,
  • Mechanical and process technology,
  • Water and environmental technology,
  • Geomatics,
  • Science and mathematics education,
  • Pedagogics

Job opportunities

  • The PhD programme in Science and Technology shall qualify candidates for research of international standard within all the faculty’s subject areas, where there are high demands on scientific insight and analytical thinking in accordance with recognised principles of academic and research ethics.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

  • Physics 
    • Applied informatics 
    • Applied mathematics 
    • Structural engineering, building technology and architecture 
    • Mechanical and process technology 
    • Water and environmental technology 
    • Geomatics 

    Key information

    Duration

    • Full-time
      • 30 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

    Language

    English
    TOEFL® IBT
    92
    IELTS
    7

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    Credits

    30 ECTS

    Delivered

    On Campus

    Campus Location

    • Ås, Norway

    What students do after studying

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    Academic requirements

    We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

    English requirements

    TOEFL® IBT
    92
    IELTS
    7

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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    • A master's degree with a scope of at least 120 credits (ECTS) that is based on a bachelor’s degree of minimum 180 credits (ECTS), or a cand.med.vet. degree, or an integrated master’s degree with a scope of minimum 300 credits (ECTS).
      • English language skills.
      • You must be able to document provision of full funding for the entire contract period (i.e. 3 years full-time study). The most common form of financing is the appointment of a PhD fellowship position.

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    Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
    • International

      Non-residents
      Free
    • EU/EEA

      EU/EEA Nationals
      Free

    Living costs

    Ås

    Norway
    9420 - 15000 NOK / month

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Funding

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Science and Technology.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

    Read more about eligibility

    U.S. government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    40000 NOK
    Deadline
    01 Dec 2026
    NORAM Scholarships

    Read more about eligibility

    The Norway-America Association
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    ServiceScape Scholarship

    Read more about eligibility

    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
    ACES Scholarships

    Read more about eligibility

    ACES Education Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Aug 2026
    Women Scholarship for International Students
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    educations.com
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
    The PhD Prep Fellowship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Admit Lab
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jul 2026
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 GBP
    Deadline
    30 Sep 2026
    Anglo-Norse Society - Other awards and Grants
    Merit-based

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    The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
    Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Leopold Figl Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    $1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

    Read more about eligibility

    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

    Read more about eligibility

    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
    Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

    Read more about eligibility

    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    20 May 2026
    PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    PlagiarismSearch
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

    Read more about eligibility

    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available

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