Overview

About the programme

The The Architecture and Design programme of The Oslo School of Architecture and Design fulfills the grounds for the award of an academic Doctor of Philosophy. The PhD is examined by a committee of three peers based on the assessment of:

a document of record (the “thesis”)

an aural examination (disputas)

a trial lecture

We supervise PhD projects in all aspects of design, history and theory of architecture, preservation, architecture and its technologies, urbanism and landscape studies.

Today AHO supports PhDs through the Research School and via its structure of four focused research centres. AHO has internationally recognized staff leading research in all four areas and is seeing growth in external grant funding effecting PhDs. Particular areas of development are the growth in industrially funded PhDs in design and architecture, and PhDs recruited within externally funded higher research project across all areas.

Programme Structure

For more information, please visit the programme page.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture Design

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to AHOs PhD programme, the applicant must document a completed master degree or equivalent to it. Previous experience from research or through post-graduate master education will be an advantage.

AHO only accept fully financed external PhD candidates. Financing for three year of full time studies must be documented. AHO does not accept student’s financed out of one’s own capital, the financing must be provided by external sources as Universities or University colleges, the Norwegian Research Council or businesses.

Candidates financed through AHO’s own PhD positions or by external financed AHO projects are employed by the school and receive a monthly salary during the PhD education period. Students employed by other universities or university colleges can also apply to be admitted to the PhD programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

semester fee

Living costs for Oslo

11682 - 19230 NOK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.