Overview

About the programme

Our vision is to design and develop knowledge about the digital transformation for a sustainable society, taking our starting point in local conditions to make global impact.

In line with our vision and the contemporary definition by SISA, our Information Systems research group addresses the transformative potential of information technology for humans, organizations and societies alike.

Our research subject at Luleå University of Technology provides a forum to conduct multidisciplinary research in the areas of digital transformation, information security, and data analytics.

Programme Structure

Key research areas:

Digital transformation & innovation
Human-centered (responsible) innovation and design
Information security
Cyber security
Decision science
Data science
Data architecture for AI

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Luleå, Sweden

Disciplines

Information Systems View 4 other PhDs in Information Systems 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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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the requirement for basic qualifications first cycle studies within main subject Information Systems, Systems Science, Computer and Systems Science, Informatics, Interaction Design or similar is required.
In addition to the requirement for basic qualifications first cycle studies within main subject Information Systems, Systems Science, Computer and Systems Science, Informatics, Interaction Design or similar is required.

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Tuition Fees

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

If you are a citizen of a country within the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you are not required to pay application or tuition fees to study in Sweden.

Living costs

Luleå

Sweden

6830 - 11280 SEK / month

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