Overview

About the programme

Theories and data from many different fields of knowledge are used in Planning and Decision Analysis studies.

The subject-specific skills developed within the doctoral programme at KTH Royal Institute of Technology are intended for the critical evaluation and integration of such theories and data, and the assessment of their relevance and uncertainties.

The theoretical basis is taken from e.g. planning theory, decision theory, environmental systems analysis and theory of science.

Programme Structure

Study areas include:

Players, planning and planning processes
Housing quality, trade and service
Discourse analysis
Case study methodology
Governance and institutional capacity
Sustainable development
Cultural heritage and management
Environmental justice and gender theory
Mobility and transport
Educational methodology
Place analysis and habitat
Regional science
Space, power, meaning
Urban and regional economics
Urban and regional infrastructure
Urban planning and design

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

Environmental Engineering View 3 other PhDs in Environmental Engineering 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

Student insurance

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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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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.