Electric Power Engineering – phd programme (doctoral education) – 3 years - Trondheim
Electric Power Engineering
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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. More about the PhD programme.
Apply for 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. How to apply and details of admission requirements.
Career opportunities
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. What can you work with?
Structure of the programme
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. How the programme is structured.
Degree: PhD
Programme code: PHELKT
Duration: 3 years
Campus: Trondheim
Application deadline: Continuous
Department of Electric Power Engineering, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Many students do not realize that a doctoral position is paid work
It's really like a regular job, says fellow Kasper. – In addition, you have a lot of freedom, also to try and fail!
Kasper E. Thorvaldsen,
PhD fellow
Contact
Administrative contact:
Åshild Undlien Meistad (IEL)
Anne Danielsen (Faculty)
Academic contact:
Olav Bjarne Fosso
For existing PhD candidates
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