Overview

The subject comprises conditions for learning and communication, processes of learning, teaching and communication, as well as results and effects of learning and communication within Engineering Sciences.

Research

Important research areas for Technology and Learning at KTH Royal Institute of Technology include technology education, engineering education, digital learning, policy, management and change processes, teaching and learning within professional education and the importance of technology in society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Technology and Learning
Theory, Methods and History of Technology and Engineering Sciences
Literature Course; Education and Communication in Technology Sciences
Theoretical Perspectives on Learning
Writing a Successful Grant Proposal in Learning
Writing Scientific Articles
Communicating Research beyond the Academy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacant positions, announced multiple times a year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education General Engineering & Technology STEM Education View 17 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in Sweden

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The general entry requirements at KTH are met by those who:

have been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle or
otherwise acquired largely equivalent knowledge.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

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

There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies in Sweden.

Living costs for Stockholm

9668 - 17248 SEK /month

Living costs

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