Overview

About the programme

Our vision is to design and develop knowledge about the digital transformation for a sustainable society, taking our starting point in local conditions to make global impact.

In line with our vision and the contemporary definition by SISA, our Information Systems research group addresses the transformative potential of information technology for humans, organizations and societies alike.

Our research subject at Luleå University of Technology provides a forum to conduct multidisciplinary research in the areas of digital transformation, information security, and data analytics.

Programme Structure

Key research areas:

Digital transformation & innovation
Human-centered (responsible) innovation and design
Information security
Cyber security
Decision science
Data science
Data architecture for AI

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Systems View 3 other PhDs in Information Systems 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

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

In addition to the requirement for basic qualifications first cycle studies within main subject Information Systems, Systems Science, Computer and Systems Science, Informatics, Interaction Design or similar is required.
In addition to the requirement for basic qualifications first cycle studies within main subject Information Systems, Systems Science, Computer and Systems Science, Informatics, Interaction Design or similar is required.

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.

Doctoral students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Luleå

6830 - 11280 SEK /month

Living costs

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