Overview
The graduate school Shipping and Marine Technology at Chalmers University of Technology is focused around research to develop energy efficient and safe ships, navigation systems and the human-technology interaction on board.
Features
- As a doctoral student you can for example learn about energy and system analysis to assess ships’ emissions to air and water and the impact on the marine environment.
- Research within the graduate school is also linked to policy issues and the development of new regulatory frameworks. In addition to shipping, the postgraduate subject also includes marine engineering applications in offshore installations, such as offshore wind and wave power.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The study programme towards a doctoral degree encompasses 240 higher education credits.
- The study programme towards a licentiate degree encompasses at least 120 higher education credits.
- One year of full-time studies equals 60 credits.
- For the licentiate degree programme the credits are distributed between courses and thesis work as follows: courses at least 45 credits and thesis at least 75 credits.
- Courses within the graduate school include general courses that cover all doctoral programmes at Chalmers as well as courses specific for the graduate school.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Vacant PhD positions can open multiple times a year. Check the university’s website.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Marine Science View 5 other PhDs in Marine Science in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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
- To be qualified for admission in Shipping and Marine Technology the student must have earned a degree at the second-cycle level.
- The orientation of the student’s degree shall also have a sufficiently close connection to the subject of the doctoral programme.
- Equivalent requirements apply to individuals who have taken their first degree in a country other than Sweden.
- The examiner, in consultation with the principal supervisor, shall assess whether the applicant has the requisite capacity to successfully complete the doctoral programme.
- Other requirements for general entry are regulated in Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
Doctoral students aren't required to pay tuition fees.
Living costs for Göteborg
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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