Overview

The PhD training programme open to candidates who have funding from NHH or external funding. It is based on close cooperation with other national and international institutions offering similar programmes.

The candidates of the Professional and Intercultural Communication program at NHH Norwegian School of Economics must undertake relevant course work equivalent to 45 ECTS. The course portfolio includes obligatory courses in Research Ethics, Theory of Science and Academic Writing, as well as elective thematic courses, e.g. organised by the national PhD school in linguistics until 2021(Language and Text: Methodologies and Applications for the Digital Age, formerly Lingphil). Given the international focus of the Department, the students are strongly encouraged to carry out part of their scholarship/coursework abroad.

Areas of Research

Terminology, corpora and language resources

Discourse analysis and genre studies

Specialised translation

Intercultural communication

The specialisation will not be admitting candidates for 2025.

Programme Structure

For more information please visit the official website.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bergen, Norway

Disciplines

Communication Studies

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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

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

- Master of Science (MSc) or comparable degree relevant for your specialisation (e.g. MSc in Economics and Business Administration, Social Sciences, Psychology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Industry, Management, Law). Applicants must normally have completed a 5-year master’s degree programme.
- Minimum B (4) in Grade Point Average (GPA), five-point scale (A=five, B=four, C=three, D=two, E=one).
- Minimum B (4) on your master thesis.
- One of the following English Language Proficiency Tests:
-          TOEFL written test: a minimum score of 575 points
-          TOEFL computer-based test: a minimum score of 233 points
-          TOEFL internet-based test: a minimum score of 90 points
-          IELTS tests: a minimum score of 6,5 points
-          PTE Academic: a minimum score of 62
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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 NOK per year during 48 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 48 months.

The programme is fully funded. As a PhD Research Scholar you will be a member of our faculty, and you will be both a student and an employee.

Living costs for Bergen

10362 - 16828 NOK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

The PhD programme at NHH is a four-year fully funded programme, PhD Research Scholars are therefore both a student, and an employee.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Professional and Intercultural Communication.

Available Scholarships

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

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