Overview

The PhD Programme in Industrial Design at Umea University aims to educate design researchers in terms of both width and depth.

Features

A broad understanding of design is offered through a set of mandatory courses in design research methodology, history, philosophy and user-centred design, as well as more general courses in philosophy of science, ethics and pedagogics.

Depth is ensured in the education as two-thirds of the four-year programme is completely tailored to each individual student, catering for significant specialisation and expertise in specific areas of design.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Oral Presentation

Research ethics

Communicating Scientific Research

Philosophy of Science

Industrial Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Positions open throughout the year.

Language

English

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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

Umeå, Sweden

Disciplines

Industrial Design

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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

To be admitted for studies at third-cycle (research education) level the applicant is required to have completed a second-cycle level (master level) degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are at second-cycle level, or have an equivalent education from abroad or equivalent qualifications.

To fulfil the specific entry requirements to be admitted for studies at third-cycle level in industrial design, the applicant is required to have completed at least 90 credits within the field of design, of which at least 30 credits shall have been acquired at second-cycle level.

Applicants who in some other system either within Sweden or abroad have acquired largely equivalent skills are also eligible.

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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 don’t pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Umeå

Sweden

7125 - 11770 SEK / month

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