Overview

The aim of Strategic Sustainable Development research at Blekinge Institute of Technology is to help organisations contribute to the societal transition in a way that simultaneously strengthens their own operations.

The research has been rated as excellent and internationally leading by several independent experts.

Key Facts

Researchers study how sustainability aspects can be integrated into the strategic work of organisations, for example, in:

Defining sustainability - what does sustainability mean in different contexts?

Strategic planning - how can sustainability be considered when developing plans and business models?

User needs and criteria - how to identify requirements and expectations linked to sustainability?

Idea and concept development - how to create and evaluate sustainable solutions?

Sustainable procurement and communication - how to integrate sustainability throughout the value chain?

Programme Structure

Examples of current sub-areas of research are:

social sustainability

methodology for sustainable product- and service development

sustainable procurement and value-chain management

sustainable energy- and transport system development

sustainable municipal- and regional development

sustainable food system 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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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karlskrona, Sweden

Disciplines

Sustainable Development View 4 other PhDs in Sustainable Development 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

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OR

90

OR

4.5

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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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Free

Additional Details

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Living costs

Karlskrona

Sweden

6700 - 10170 SEK / month

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