Overview

About the programme

The research focus in this Land and Water Resources Engineering programme at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is on the requirements of a sustainable society, and includes an understanding of processes, technological development and social means of control. The technologies we develop are based largely on direct interaction with natural resources and are aimed at a sustainable and cost-effective use of these resources.

The broad range of thesis topics and interaction between the various research groups within the department strengthen the scientific environment and promote the interdisciplinary research needed to solve major environmental problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

River engineering
Water treatment processes
Geochemistry and ecotechnology
GIS for environment modelling
Integrated water resources management
Engineering and environmental geology
Flow and transport in porous formations
Advanced engineering geology
Waste management and recycling
Hydrological transport processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacant positions, announced multiple times a year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management Natural Resource Management View 3 other PhDs in Natural Resource Management 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

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The general entry requirements at KTH are met by those who:

have been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle or
otherwise acquired largely equivalent knowledge.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies in Sweden.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.