Overview
The PhD thesis is usually written in the form of research articles in international peer reviewed journals.
Features
- Completion of the program entitles with a "PhD of Science in Climate Sciences, University of Bern" issued by the Faculty of Science.
- PhD students of other faculties of the University of Bern can also be admitted to the PhD program if they are members of the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research.
- These PhD students are subject to the regulations of the relevant faculties and are also enrolled in the relevant faculties.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- International Swiss Climate Summer School
- Colloquia, seminars and/or Oeschger Seminar Series
- Participation in an international conference, with talk or poster
- OCCR Climate Young Researchers Meeting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Climate Studies & MeteorologyWhat 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
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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
For admission at doctoral level, you must
- hold a master's degree or a licentiate from a Swiss university or Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, or an equivalent university degree and
- you must also fulfill any other requirements set out by the relevant faculty or graduate school (e.g. specific average grades or a specific result in your master's degree, licentiate, diploma or state exams).
Tuition Fee
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International
400 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 200 CHF per semester during 36 months. -
National
400 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 200 CHF per semester during 36 months.
Living costs for Bern
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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Available Scholarships
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