Overview
The aim of the Information Systems programme is to provide you with the ability to independently plan and carry out advanced research and to present and disseminate research results both within and beyond the academic sphere.
Career opportunities after graduation
The aim of doctoral studies at Linköping University is to prepare for a professional career as an independent researcher or for advanced work in education, investigation, or development where research skills within information systems are important.
Programme Structure
Research:
- The field of research, information studies, explore the work of people to develop and modify IT-based information systems in operational use and in society, and the possible effects that arise in this connection on people, organisations and society.
- This comprises theory, perspectives, strategies and policies, models, methods, working methods used during digitalisation, and IT tools (digital resources) with respect to systems development.
- Various situations centred around development and change can be studied, such as planning/governance/co-ordination, analysis/inquiry/specification, procurement, structuring, design, evaluation, administration/further development, replacement and discontinuation of information systems, and interaction with other forms of operational development.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) View 9 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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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