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Overview
About the programme
Our society depends on reliable and available information to secure our technological everyday life. Specialization is available in security or communication solutions or a combination of these fields of research.
In addition, students will benefit from a broad range of research specializations offered by a large and research-intensive environment including international research.
Career opportunities
The PhD education is the highest level of education in Norway. The Information Security and Communication Technology programme of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) gives innumerable exciting career path opportunities in academia, business and industry and the public sector.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Discrete Event Simulation Methodology
- Behavioural Biometrics
- Biometrics
- Computational Forensics
- Computational Intelligence
- Cryptographic Protocols and Their Applications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Ongoing admissions
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 90
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Gjøvik, Norway
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Software EngineeringWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 90
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The conditions for admission to a PhD programme are that funding is in place and that a five-year higher education programme, or some other equal education, has been successfully completed.
- The grade requirement is B or better from master’s programmes and C or better from bachelor’s programmes.
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Tuition Fees
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Additional Details
PhD candidates are funded by the institution from where thewy are employed..
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Information Security and Communication Technology.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 NOK
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
NORAM Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Anglo-Norse Society - Other awards and Grants
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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