Overview

About the programme

The research area Industrial Engineering and Management at Linköping University focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge creation central to the management of innovation, production, logistics, quality management, information systems and marketing in established and emerging industries and organizations.

The main focus is on business development, organizational development and the development of effective and efficient processes in various types of settings. The research can also focus on how conditions can be created for the development of goods and services, technology, sustainable growth and profitability in industrial companies but also in trade, public and non-profit sectors.

Programme Structure

Specialisations include:

Industrial Marketing
Industrial Management
Quality Technology and Management
Logistics Management
Economic Information Systems
Operations Management

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

Industrial & Systems Engineering View 12 other PhDs in Industrial & Systems 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.