A PhD is the highest level of formal education in Norway

A doctoral degree from NTNU qualifies for leading positions in business and industry, public administration, higher education and research.

Surveys show that persons with a doctoral degree have a very high degree of employment. Academia is often considered the most usual career path for persons holding a doctoral degree. However, a substantial part of our doctors obtain leading positions in the private sector.

Job opportunities

On successful completion of your doctoral degree, you are well qualified for further academic work, but also for a career in business and industry and public administration. Many candidates secure management positions in industry, public administration and academia involving interesting and demanding responsibility and projects.

The area of electronics and telecommunications is on the interface between many different fields of research. The education is relevant to a number of different areas such as microtechnology, energy-efficient systems, communication and the development of satellite and autonomous systems. Some candidates choose to stay in academia as post-doctors, researchers, associated professors and professors in the longer term.

How to qualify for a further academic career

A degree in research education is the highest educational degree available. Through this education you will learn how to conduct independent research of a high international standard.

You will be qualified for research within Electronic Systems.