Overview

This Informatics programme offered by Lund University focuses on analysing and understanding information systems using theoretical and empirical approaches, with attention to their development, use, and effects in organisational and societal contexts. It supports research into digital transformation and how technology shapes human activities and structures.

Key Facts

The academic environment integrates methodological training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and independent research. Training enables the ability to design and evaluate systems-oriented research, apply qualitative and quantitative methods, and contribute to knowledge on information systems and their role in societal change.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Information Systems Design and Implementation
Digital Transformation of Society
Effects of Information Systems
Design Science Research in Information Systems
Emerging Topics in Information Systems
Philosophy of Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The application process at our faculties varies – some advertise doctoral positions at the same time each year, while others do so throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lund, Sweden

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 8 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A person meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

The specific entry requirements are faculty- and subject-specific. As a general standard for specific entry requirements at LUSEM, doctoral students must have completed course assignments of at least 90 credits and an independent project worth at least 15 credits in a subject relevant to the research programme, or have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University.

Living costs

Lund

Sweden

7428 - 11057 SEK / month

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