Overview

About the programme

The Materials Engineering domain focuses especially on the connection between the microstructure and mechanical properties of materials and their technical application.

There is established cooperation with other institutions of higher education, both nationally and internationally. The technical application aspect means that there are also well-established industrial partnerships at the regional, national and international levels.

At Karlstad University, the subject participates in multidisciplinary research groups in, or in related areas of, materials science. Sharing research results and subject knowledge yielded through contract research projects is encouraged and constitutes an experience-based environment for the doctoral students.

Programme Structure

Research:

Research in materials engineering is carried out in the form of theoretical and experimental studies, varying from basic character to industrially practicerelated applications.
Numerical modelling and advanced experimental equipment are important tools in doctoral studies.
These are used for studying the structure of materials, mechanical and tribological properties, surface modification and the use of materials in engineering applications.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Materials Science View 9 other PhDs in Materials Science in Sweden

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

To meet the general entry requirements for doctoral studies, students must have completed a degree at Master’s level or at least four years of full-time studies, of which at least one year at Master’s level.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

no tuition fees for PhD students

Living costs for Karlstad

4000 - 8500 SEK /month

Living costs

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