Overview
About the programme
PhD studies in Design, leading to an academic research degree at Linköping University, aim to develop design knowledge, i.e., working with concepts, theories and methods for shaping artifacts and forming products, services and systems in relation to human contexts.
Contextual understanding is foundational and also represents a stance that the PhD students develop through their studies. In this interdisciplinary research field scientific methods and approaches from engineering and natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as the fine arts are employed.
Programme Structure
Some examples of current research topics in design include:- visual information environments for human-automation collaboration
- physical form in product development
- design for migrating and modality-shifting interaction
- the relations between prototypical service representations and service situations
- theories and approaches for stakeholder participation and collaborative design
- strategical design decisions in integrated product development
- structures and principles for dynamic design capability
- models and principles for situated value creation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Design View 4 other PhDs in Design in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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 are satisfied by applicants who have at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 must be at advanced level, and by those who have equivalent knowledge in the principal topic of the research education acquired in Sweden or abroad.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
- No tuition fees for PhD students.
Living costs for Linköping
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
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Available Scholarships
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