Overview

About the programme

Researchers in this Sustainable System Analysis programme at Linköping University analyse questions from an energy and/or environmental point of view by applying a system perspective on sustainable development.

Programme Structure

Research projects include:

Using cost analysis to bring circularity
The surprising breadth of biogas
How to energy renovate older residential buildings
Key indicators can help industry save energy
Biogas is always good – but not always best
Huge potential for energy savings in the aluminium industry
How energy renovations of older buildings can reduce energy use
Large positive secondary effects when industry saves energy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

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

Linköping, Sweden

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Energy Engineering View 6 other PhDs in Energy 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

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 are satisfied by applicants who have at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 must be at advanced level, and by those who have equivalent knowledge in the principal topic of the research education acquired in Sweden or abroad.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees for PhD students.

Living costs

Linköping

Sweden

7140 - 11270 SEK / month

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