About Information Electric Power Engineering

The PhD programme in Electric Power Engineering is intended for students who want to do research on developing technology for the generation of electric energy from renewable sources of energy. You may be able to contribute to finding solutions for the power networks of the future that are of high relevance to society, and to meet industrial needs and global challenges. You will be able to benefit from a broad spectre of research specializations, offered by a large and research-intensive faculty that also gives access to international research.

A broad spectre of research specializations is available, offered by a large and research-intensive faculty that also gives access to international research.

Admission

The conditions for admission to a PhD programme are that funding is in place and that a five-year higher education programme, or some other equal education, has been successfully completed. The grade requirement is B or better from master’s programmes and C or better from bachelor’s programmes.

Job prospects

The PhD education is the highest level of education in Norway. A doctoral degree in Electric Power Engineering gives innumerable exciting career path opportunities in academia, business and industry and the public sector.

Programme components

The PhD programme is a three-year programme that is normally based on a five-year master’s degree or some other equal education. The programme consists of a coursework section of 30 ECTS credits and a doctoral thesis.