Overview

This Human-Technology-Design programme offered by Chalmers University of Technology focuses on understanding and shaping the relationship between humans and technical systems, including products, services, and production environments. It supports research into how design can address human needs, usability, safety, and sustainability, considering physical, cognitive, and social factors.

Key Facts

The academic environment is interdisciplinary, combining perspectives from engineering, behavioural sciences, and design. Training includes the development of methods and tools for analysing user needs, evaluating design solutions, and supporting design processes, with specialisations in human factors engineering, industrial design engineering, and interaction design, enabling independent research on human-centred technological systems.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Systems Theory
Human Factors Engineering
Industrial Design Engineering
Interaction Design

Methods and Tools for Design Evaluation
Academic Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Vacant PhD positions can open multiple times a year. Check the university’s website.

Language

English

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Design Human Computer Interaction View 3 other PhDs in Human Computer Interaction in Sweden

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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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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Second-cycle (master’s) degree required in a field closely related to Human-Technology-Design
Equivalent qualifications from other countries may be accepted
Degree orientation must be relevant to the doctoral subject
Admission includes assessment of the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the programme

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Doctoral students aren't required to pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

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