Overview

About the programme

Luleå University of Technology conducts Space Systems research on the design, development, assembly, qualification, testing and operation of ground, space and launch segments.

We develop subsystems, payloads and spacecraft for technology demonstrations and utilisation as well as space applications and exploration for operations on the ground, in the atmosphere, in Earth orbit and beyond.

Programme Structure

Research topics include:

small bodies exploration and exploitation
spacecraft avionics
rocket propulsion systems and diagnostics
small satellites and other microgravity platforms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering

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

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Space Systems.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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