Overview

At Mechanical Engineering at Blekinge Institute of Technology we develop and study methodologies for simulation-driven and model-based development, as well as analysis methods for products and materials. Using advanced digital capabilities for modelling, simulation, visualisation, optimisation and verification, we enable engineers to predict and improve performance early—technically, economically and environmentally—before physical prototypes are built.

What we do

To support decision-making early in development, our research advances:

Theory, methods and tools for analysis and optimisation of products.
Design, development and simulation methodologies to understand and predict product behaviour across the life cycle.
Engineering competence combined with simulation expertise to manage complexity, trade-offs and sustainability requirements.

We also explore how value-driven development models, innovation engineering and knowledge/expert systems and AI, supported by simulation, can accelerate learning and drive product improvement.

Programme Structure

Research directions:

Innovation engineering

Engineering automation & Generative AI

Creative concept generation

Model-driven product development

Product–Service Systems (PSS)

Product and production development methods & tools

Manufacturing development and simulation

Simulation-driven product development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Application for doctoral studies can be made on an ongoing basis during the academic year.

Language

English

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90

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4.5

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karlskrona, Sweden

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 9 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in Sweden

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed master’s degree from a Swedish university or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 at the master’s level, or the corresponding international equivalents.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

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Living costs

Karlskrona

Sweden

6700 - 10170 SEK / month

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