Overview
Features
The Mining and Rock Engineering subject at Luleå University of Technology is globally well known for its R&D activities and innovative solutions to mining problems and has wide international research network spread all over the world.
The current research activities are funded and sponsored by EU through Framework research program, Strategic Research grants from the Swedish government, joint industry-government initiatives, and projects from the industry.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Technologies related to operations in mining and underground construction; from unit operations to automation, robotization, mine production optimization, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and AI/Machine Learning
- Rock Mechanics; from fundamental strength and deformations of rock to advanced prediction models and rock support
- Blast engineering through Swebrec’s research portfolio
- Mine seismicity
- Grouting
- Mine and tunnel ventilation
- Environmental impacts of mining and extraction activities
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Mining, Oil & Gas View 3 other PhDs in Mining, Oil & Gas in SwedenWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
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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
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
- Doctoral students do not pay tuition fees.
Living costs for Luleå
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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