Overview

This Design programme offered by University of Gothenburg explores how design contributes to addressing societal challenges through critical, artistic, and practice-based approaches. Research investigates the development of products, services, experiences, systems, and forms of communication, with particular attention to ethical, aesthetic, technological, and social dimensions. Students pursue research within areas such as visual communication, interior design, product design, performative practices, and organisational design.

Key Facts

The programme integrates theory and practice within a research environment where design is examined as a way of understanding and shaping the world. Doctoral candidates engage with research-based perspectives on the relationships between design, society, technology, business, and everyday life, while developing original research that advances knowledge within the field and contributes to sustainable societal development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Communication Design
Interior Design
Product Design
Performative Design
Organisational Design
Design Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

Language

English

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90

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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 View 5 other PhDs in Design 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

TOEFL^® IBT

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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

A person meets the general entry requirements if he or she has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle.

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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

PhD students do not 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.