Overview

The graduate school Shipping and Marine Technology at Chalmers University of Technology is focused around research to develop energy efficient and safe ships, navigation systems and the human-technology interaction on board.

Features

As a doctoral student you can for example learn about energy and system analysis to assess ships’ emissions to air and water and the impact on the marine environment.

Research within the graduate school is also linked to policy issues and the development of new regulatory frameworks. In addition to shipping, the postgraduate subject also includes marine engineering applications in offshore installations, such as offshore wind and wave power.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The study programme towards a doctoral degree encompasses 240 higher education credits.

The study programme towards a licentiate degree encompasses at least 120 higher education credits.

One year of full-time studies equals 60 credits.

For the licentiate degree programme the credits are distributed between courses and thesis work as follows: courses at least 45 credits and thesis at least 75 credits.

Courses within the graduate school include general courses that cover all doctoral programmes at Chalmers as well as courses specific for the graduate school.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Vacant PhD positions can open multiple times a year. Check the university’s website.

Language

English

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Transport Management Marine Science View 5 other PhDs in Marine Science 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

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be qualified for admission in Shipping and Marine Technology the student must have earned a degree at the second-cycle level.

The orientation of the student’s degree shall also have a sufficiently close connection to the subject of the doctoral programme.

Equivalent requirements apply to individuals who have taken their first degree in a country other than Sweden.

The examiner, in consultation with the principal supervisor, shall assess whether the applicant has the requisite capacity to successfully complete the doctoral programme.

Other requirements for general entry are regulated in Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes.

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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

Doctoral students aren't required to pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

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