University of Oslo International PhD Scholarships

Doctoral degree and PhD - University of Oslo Jump to main content UiO University of Oslo No En Menu For employees My studies Search our webpages Search Home Research Studies Student life Services and tools About UiO People Sub menu Research PhD Before applying Courses and seminars Doctoral conferment Dr. Philos. Contact Research > PhD Norwegian version of this page Doctoral degree and PhD The University offers research training of a high international standard, with a broad range of subject areas and strong research environments. A doctorate from the University of Oslo qualifies candidates for an academic career as well as other professions requiring a high level of competence. Before applying To be eligible for admission to a PhD programme, certain educational and financial requirements must be met. If you have not applied to a PhD programme before, we recommend that you read this before you proceed to the programme pages. Read more about admission criteria and funding Facts about the PhD programmes Requires a completed Master’s degree. Stipulated length of three years’ full-time studies. 2.5 years of independent research work. Educational component worth 30 credits. In 2018, 468 PhD candidates successfully defended their theses at the University of Oslo. PhD programmes Each faculty has its own PhD programme. The programme pages give details on how to apply, the programme structure, thesis and public defence. PhD in the Humanities PhD at The Faculty of Law PhD in medicine and health sciences PhD at The Faculty of Dentistry PhD at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences PhD in Social Science PhD at The Faculty of Theology PhD at the Faculty of Educational Sciences Courses and seminars Find information on courses and seminars offered at PhD level. Doctoral conferment When your doctoral examination is approved by the faculty, you will be invited to a conferral ceremony in the University’s ceremonial hall, the Aula. Public defences 08 . Sep. Public Defence: Lilly Anne Torland 1:15 PM, Plenumsalen, Drammen sykehus, Vestre Viken HF 09 . Sep. Disputation: Ingunn Holbæk 12:15 PM, Forsamlingssalen, Harald Schjelderups hus 11 . Sep. Public defence: Deep-sea conceptions in postwar Scandinavia 1947–1961 10:15 AM, Sophus Bugges hus, auditorium 2 All public defences Dr.Philos. – another route to a doctoral degree The Dr.Philos. degree (Doctor Philosophiae) is awarded to academics who have qualified for a doctoral degree on their own, without formal supervision. They have no affiliation to the university as a doctoral candidate until their application for the doctoral examination has been approved. Contact information Questions about PhD and doctoral degrees? Regulations The research training is governed by the Act relating to universities and university colleges and local regulations. Jobs at UiO Browse through available doctoral research fellowships , read more about working as a researcher at UiO, and find the support site for international researchers. Contact information Contact us Find us About the website Cookies Accessibility statement (in Norwegian only) Responsible for this page Managing editor research Log in