Overview

As society becomes more digital, threats to the IT systems we build also increase. Luleå University of Technology wants to contribute with competence and more solutions to these societal challenges and will invest more in the research field of Cyber Security.

Collaboration

Luleå University of Technology already runs Centre for Critical Infrastructure and Societal Security. Within the framework of that The Centre of Excellence, the university has created important collaborations with authorities and companies in the region.

Programme Structure

Research projects include:

DiTrust
Cybernode: Human aspects
Arctic IoT
SUMMATION: Sustainable Autonomous Systems and Solutions
ISSUES - Information Security and digital Services for sUstainablE designS
Working Group on IoT Security
SSiO (Societal development through Secure IoT and Open data)

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

Cyber Security

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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

An applicant meets the general entry requirements for doctoral (third-cycle) studies if he or she has been awarded a Master’s (second-cycle) qualification, has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle credits, or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in another way, in Sweden or elsewhere.

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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 studies are not subject to tuition fees

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.