Overview

About the programme

Of particular importance in this Chemical Technology programme at Luleå University of Technology is the development of materials for chemical engineering applications.

We develop membranes, adsorbents and catalysts to reduce energy use in the chemical industry and enable competitive production from renewable raw materials. We also work with basic materials studies and process development to improve the quality of chemical products.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Zeolite membranes for effective production of biofuels
Production of renewable fuels by pervaporation through zeolite membranes
Zeolite membranes for effective production of biofuels
Optimum structured adsorbents for gas separation processes
Interactions between iron oxides and silicates
Assessment of iron oxide stabilization of arsenic contaminated soil
Catalytic synthesis of methanol/DME via black liquor gasification
Biorefinery
Zeolite

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

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Chemistry General Engineering & Technology View 20 other PhDs in Chemistry in Sweden

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

An applicant meets the general entry requirements for doctoral (third-cycle) studies if he or she has been awarded a Master’s (second-cycle) qualification, has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle credits, or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in another way, in Sweden or elsewhere.

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.