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

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.

    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.

    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.

    Student insurance

    Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

    • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
    • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
    • Liability
    • Home contents and baggage
    • Accidents
    • Legal aid

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    Tuition Fee

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    • International

      Free
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 30 months.
    • EU/EEA

      Free
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 30 months.

    Living costs for Ås

    9420 - 15000 NOK /month
    Living costs

    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 2025
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    U.S. government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2025
    ServiceScape Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 GBP
    Deadline
    30 Sep 2025
    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 2025
    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
    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
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2025
    The PhD Prep Fellowship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Admit Lab
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    25 Aug 2025
    Women Scholarship for International Students
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    educations.com
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    12 Jan 2026
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2025
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    90000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    The Ramsay Centre
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2025
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2025
    Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2026
    Voice Talent Online Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Voice Talent Online
    Location not available

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