Overview

Research

Chemical Engineering research at the Karlstad University is conducted with a high degree of interdisciplinary collaboration, often in partnership with other universities, institutions, and research centers, as well as stakeholders in the surrounding community, both nationally and internationally. The methods range from fundamental and theoretical approaches to significantly more applied and experimental methods.

Our research provides new knowledge to be used for sustainable textiles, energy efficient paper products, renewable packaging and altogether new products using the nano scale properties of the lignocellulosic materials and sidestreams of forest industry processes to make our society become more circular.

Programme Structure

The research focus is on:

energy-efficient processes and system analysis
cellulose chemistry and pulp technology
unit processes in paper technology
surface treatment techniques
packaging applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karlstad, Sweden

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 6 other PhDs in Chemical 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

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

To meet the general entry requirements for doctoral studies, students must have completed a degree at Master’s level or at least four years of full-time studies, of which at least one year at Master’s level.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

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Living costs

Karlstad

Sweden

4000 - 8500 SEK / month

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Scholarships Information

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