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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.

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

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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.

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Regulations

The research training is governed by the Act relating to universities and university colleges and local regulations.

Jobs at UiO

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20 Best Art & Design schools in Norway

Updated: February 29, 2024

• Art & Design
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• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
• Mathematics

Below is a list of best universities in Norway ranked based on their research performance in Art & Design. A graph of 589K citations received by 33.2K academic papers made by 20 universities in Norway was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. University of Oslo

For Art & Design

2. Norwegian University of Science and Technology

3. University of Bergen

4. UiT The Arctic University of Norway

5. University of Stavanger

6. University of Agder

7. Norwegian School of Economics

8. Norwegian University of Life Sciences

9. BI Norwegian Business School

10. University College of Southeast Norway

11. Nord University

12. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

13. Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

14. Ostfold University College

15. Molde University College

16. MF Norwegian School of Theology

17. Volda University College

18. Oslo School of Architecture and Design

19. Norwegian Academy of Music

20. Kristiania University College

The best cities to study Art & Design in Norway based on the number of universities and their ranks are Oslo , Trondheim , Bergen , and Tromso .

Art & Design subfields in Norway

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PhD in Artistic Research

Doctoral education at Oslo National Academy of the Arts is a three-year full-time study programme, 180 credits, which leads to a PhD in artistic research. The subject areas for the PhD at The Oslo National Academy of the Arts are art and craft, dance, design, fine art, opera and theatre. The education gives the candidate knowledge, expertise and competence in accordance with the Norwegian Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (NQF). The study programme is practice-based. The candidate has access to relevant and qualified supervision in dialogue with an active community of peers and colleagues operating according to international standards.

Artistic practice is at the core of the artistic PhD result. At the same time, the artistic practice is to be accompanied by an explicit reflection, which, when the project is presented, grants others access into the working methods and insights that emerge from the artistic research.

The study programme consists of training component courses (30 ECTS credits) and independent artistic research, that is, the artistic PhD project (150 credits). Courses and the artistic PhD project are required to operate according to advanced professional standards. The artistic PhD project is expected to be at a level of national and international relevance.

The doctoral study programme is the parallel within artistic disciplines to third cycle science-based research training and qualifies for artistic practice and artistic research at a national and international level. Additionally, the competence is relevant to other societal functions where in-depth competence with artistic research is required. In addition to its relevance within the arts, competence at this level will be sought after in public administration, universities and colleges and in the industry.

• Regulations Pertaining to the PhD in Artistic Research at KHiO
• Curriculum for Doctoral Degree in Artistic Research
• Agreement on admission to the PhD Programme

PhD - research fellow positions

Every year KHiO advertises vacancies as research fellow positions.

PhD in artistic research

Application deadline: 1 December 2023

There will be a digital information meeting on 1 November at 17:30-19:30. See link to sign up here, Informasjonsmøte om stillingar som doktorgradsstipendiat 2024 - Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo (khio.no)

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In order to be admitted to the PhD programme, the applicant must usually, at a minimum, have a performing and/or creative Master’s degree within the discipline in question, cf. the second cycle of the Norwegian Qualifications Framework.

The application form will be published two months before the application deadline expires.

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Frequently asked questions

From the announcement: «Artistic research at Oslo National Academy of the Arts is expected to be innovative, further the professional fields, and be based on artistic practice.»

There are two different types of PhD degrees in Norway

• philosophiae doctor (PhD)
• philosophiae doctor (PhD) in artistic research

Oslo National Academy of the Arts offer a PhD in artistic research.

The core in Oslo National Academy of the Arts PhD is explained in our regulation:

«Artistic practice is at the core of the artistic PhD result. At the same time, the artistic practice is to be accompanied by an explicit reflection, which, when the project is presented, grants others access into the working methods and insights that emerge from the artistic research.»

From announcement: «Applicants must normally have a master’s degree in performing or creative arts in the relevant art discipline, c.f. the descriptions in the second cycle of the Norwegian Qualifications Framework. Based on a special assessment, Oslo National Academy of the Arts may approve other, comparable qualifications as the basis for admission.»

The key is that the competence requirement is an executive / creative master's degree in the relevant subject area/ art field.

Documentation of competence requirement

The competency requirement is usually documented with a diploma, or with other documentation of master degree within the subject area.

If you cannot document this level of competence with a diploma, you may be able to document the same competence requirement (executive or creative master's degree) in another way.

• Unfortunately, it is not possible for Oslo National Academy of the Arts to make an expert assessment, but what you can consider is whether you are likely to have the same level of expertise as people who have taken an executive or creative master's degree in the artistic field – and how you can document this level of competence
• Documentation of competence will be measured against the learning outcome of the relevant master's study, eg. Design
• You can find the learning outcomes described in the curricula for these study programs at khio.no
• The documentation you enclose must cover all of the learning objectives; This means that this may require quite extensive documentation
• The documentation is evaluated by experts who are appointed for each individual position as a doctoral fellow

From the announcement: «The PhD research fellowship is a three-year full-time position with terms and conditions in accordance with regulations for state employees» «Workplace on a daily basis is at Oslo National Academy of the Arts.»

Yes, the position is in Oslo.

Admission to the PhD programme at Oslo National Academy of the Arts requires appointment in position that includes three years of pure doctoral education.

Two people who both need to take the doctoral degree cannot share a position.

From regulation § 11-2. Collaborative work:

«It is the responsibility of Oslo National Academy of the Ars to decide whether an artistic doctoral result produced through collaboration between several contributing partners may be submitted for evaluation. In this case, it must be possible to identify the contributions of the individuals involved. If the artistic doctoral result or parts of the result have been produced in collaboration with other cooperating partners, the PhD candidate must follow the norms for co-authorship that are generally accepted within the academic and artistic community and in accordance with international standards. A doctoral result containing collaborative contributions from cooperating partners must include a signed declaration that describes the candidate’s contribution to each of the results. The candidate and all the contributors must sign the declaration.»

As of today, Oslo National Academy of the Arts, does not yet have experience with the situation that an artistic doctoral result produced by several others, is handed in for appraisal. Oslo National Academy of the Arts will have to make a concrete assessment, should this situation come up. As the fellow is admitted into a doctoral programme that will lead to a result being assessed, a minimum requirement will nevertheless be that the fellows individual contribution can be identified.

National research school

National research school in artistic research.

The Norwegian Artistic Research School was established in 2018, and is a collaboration between The Directorate for Higher Education and Skills and accredited Norwegian educational institutions with study programs that lead to a Ph.D. degree in Artistic Research.

The research school is managed by HK Dir (The Directorate for Higher Education and Skills). The school provides doctoral candidates with higher education at doctorate level in artistic methods, ethics and reflection.

AHO Fully Funded PhD in Architecture and Design

Aho, oslo school of architecture and design.

The AHO, Oslo School of Architecture and Design, based in Oslo, Norway offers a fully funded PhD in Architecture. The PhD Programme at AHO offers a multi-disciplinary research environment in design, history and theory of architecture, preservation, architecture and its technologies, urbanism, and landscape studies. Candidates financed through AHO’s own PhD positions or by externally financed AHO projects are employed by the school and receive a monthly salary during the PhD education period. AHO only accepts fully financed external PhD candidates.

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PhD Architecture is a doctoral programme providing further education and academic specialisation to candidates with master level education. The PhD programme can be suitable for those who are aiming for a career in higher education or research, or for positions in the business sector or public administration. In recent years, the business sector has grown to appreciate the specialisation provided through the PhD programme. As a result, an increasing number of NTNU's PhD Candidates are able to get work in the business sector or public administration. The PhD programme has a nominal length of study of three years, and consists of a training programme and a research programme. The PhD programme should: - provide training in and experience from scientific work and methodology, - be internationally oriented, - be an integrated part of the research activities in each academic community, - provide a foundation for leading work in business, administration, education and research.

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PhD Education at the University of Stavanger

The University of Stavanger has five PhD programmes that cover a wide range of disciplines.

Contact the PhD administration .

What is a PhD education?

A PhD ( Doctor of Philosophy ) is the highest level of academic qualification you can achieve. The PhD program is a three-year research education.

The education includes a dissertation or artistic result based on independent work, relevant courses equivalent to six months of study, participation in national and international research environments, academic or artistical dissemination, a trial lecture and a public defence.

The most common way to enrol in a PhD programme is to be employed by the University for a PhD fellowship. It is also possible to apply for admission with other funding.

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The Oslo School of Architecture and Design

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) offers a unique research-based education of international standing. Established in 1945, today it has built a solid national funding base and is prominently ranked internationally. AHO awards three Master’s degrees in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design, as well as a PhD programme.

In its education, the school follows a studio-based model with a faculty-to-student ratio that encourages individual development and collaboration. The school has approximately 650 students.

AHO offers Master’s degree programmes that are designed to best equip the student to enter directly into professional practice or academia. Within the Master’s programmes, students may specialise in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture and urbanism, industrial design, interaction design, service and systems-oriented design.

The school also offers post-professional Master’s courses in urban studies, system oriented design and architectural conservation. AHO offers a single type of doctoral degree, the Doctor of Philosophy.

The PhD programme is organized as a separate academic and administrative unit. The programme includes approximately 50 PhD candidates who, along with AHO’s established academic staff, do research on artistic and academic problems.

Three institutes— Institute of Architecture , Institute of Urbanism and Landscape , and Institute of Design —organsize the education at AHO. Each Institute has its own research centre that informs and inspires teaching and practice.

As an international school, AHO’s Master’s programmes are taught in English. International students constitute 25% of the Master’s students and 50% of the PhD candidates.

The school boasts of three unique workshops for wood, plastic and metal, alongside a full-scale construction hall, Rapid manufacturing labs, libraries, and the most current IT resources. Studios, data labs, and unstaffed workshops are open to students 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The international faculty consists of academics and practicing professionals who provide the necessary breadth needed for a contemporary architecture and design education.

AHO is located in the centre of Oslo, at Vulkan, a revitalised industrial area near the Aker River. An innovative, creative and cultural part of the city. The school lays adjacent to the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and the recently opened Food Hall.

AHO was established in 1945 initially as a “crisis course” for architects who had seen their education interrupted by World War II. Prior to this, most Norwegian architects were educated at the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH) in Trondheim, a polytechnic school. Throughout the interwar period, many architects had called for a more artistically oriented architectural education, and for an institution based in Oslo, where the most qualified teaching personnel were located. The architecture programme was initially run as part of The Norwegian Arts and Crafts School (SHKS), but in 1962 AHO was established as an independent institution.

The first industrial design programme in Norway, the Institute of Industrial Design, was established at SHKS in 1983. In 1996, the Institute merged with The Oslo School of Architecture. Master of Landscape Architecture became part of AHO’s master’s programmes in 2004. In 2005, The Oslo School of Architecture changed name to The Oslo School of Architecture and Design. In 2009, the Institute of Industrial Design changed its name to the Institute of Design.

PhD programmes

As a PhD candidate at OsloMet, you can expect a high-quality research education in a supportive academic environment.

At OsloMet, you will be a full-fledged member of our research community and will join a supportive and diverse community of academics. We have a large and growing number of international doctoral candidates and are committed to attracting talented aspiring researchers from around the world.

Many alumni of our PhD programmes pursue careers in academia, while others go on to high-level careers in the public and private sector—both in Norway and around the world.

PhD candidates in Norway are not students, but employees. Research fellows who are employed by a Norwegian university can expect some of the best working conditions in the world. As you work toward your doctoral degree, you will enjoy a good salary and a host of benefits, including five weeks of paid holiday.

You can also pursue a PhD at OsloMet while working for a different employer, either in Norway or elsewhere in the world.

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Are you considering applying for a PhD or academic position at a Norwegian university? We asked the experts—our own international employees—for their advice on how to navigate the transition to working in Norway.

What defines quality of life in a city? Is it the availability of good restaurants, bars and entertainment options? Or is it easy access to unspoilt nature? In Oslo, you don’t have to choose between the two—we have plenty of both.

The sun doesn't set until close to midnight, and even then it never really gets dark. You can spend the evening watching the light change at an outdoor café with friends, or go for a relaxing swim in the fjord alone. Oslo in the summer is a pretty magical place.

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PhD candidate in Musculoskeletal health and mental health

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Scholarship holder in work-oriented rehabilitation in sickness absence follow-up, three research fellow positions at the center for professional research, researcher in mental health / clinical neuroscience, phd fellowship position in social robots for children.

The Department of Computer Science (IT) has a vacant PhD Fellowship position in Social Robots for Children. The PhD candidate will be member of the Universal Design of ICT research group and the De...

PhD Fellowship position in Quantum-Inspired Evolutionary Algorithm for Multi-Objective Integrative Optimization

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Phd fellowship position in material-based product innovation and creative competence.

The department of Product Design has vacant a PhD fellowship position in material-based product innovation and creative competence. This position will be affiliated with the Department of Product D...

PhD Fellowship position in Sustainable innovation and radical technologies and solutions for future water industry

The Department of Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering (MEK) has vacant a PhD fellowship position in sustainable innovation and radical technologies and solutions for future water indust...

PhD Fellowship position in Desig of Solid Electrolytes for Li- and Na-ion Batteries using Deep Learning-based Models (DeepSolo)

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Scholarship holder in material-based product innovation and creative competence

PhD Research Fellow in automated battery discharging and characterisation

About the positionA fixed-term 100% position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Sciences as a PhD Research Fellow in Mechatronics, affiliated to the Department of Engineering Sciences, for a period of three years, ...

Scholarship holder in sustainable innovation and radical technologies and solutions for the future water industry

Research fellow in the design of solid electrolytes for li- and na-ion batteries using deep learning-based models (deepsolo), phd candidate in exercise and extracellular vesicles.

The Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Life Sciences and Health has a vacant three-year, fixed-term position as a PhD candidate in “Exercise and extracellular vesicles”. The desired start da...

PhD Research Fellow in “Health aware operation of offshore wind farms”

About the positionA 100 % position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science as a PhD Research Fellow in “Health aware operation of offshore wind farms”, affiliated to the Department of Engineering Sciences, for a...

PhD researcher in technology with specialization in ICT

Research fellow in patient safety and drug monitoring, phd candidate in nutrition.

Area of workThe Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, has a vacancy for a fixed-term post as a PhD candidate in the field of nutrition. The fixed-term post has a d...

Scholarship in nutrition

Phd fellowship position in glycomics in dry eye disease.

At the Faculty of Health Science, Department of Life Sciences and Health there is an available position as a PhD fellow to identify pathological molecular alterations in dry eye disease patients. T...

PhD Research Fellows in ICT - Machine Learning and Security

About the positionThree 100% positions are available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science as PhD Research Fellows in machine learning, affiliated to the Department of Information and Communication Technology, for a period...

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PhD Candidate in Thermodynamics of ammonia-water mixtures

About the jobFor a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.The period of employment of this position is 3 years, with possible extension due to teaching.The position will be in the ...

PhD Research Fellow in Psychology

About the positionA 100 % position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences as a PhD Research Fellow in Psychology, affiliated to the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, for a period of three y...

Researcher in physiotherapy and digital health

Doctoral student in public policy and administration, phd student in media studies, phd fellowship position in sustainability studies through artistic practice and indigenous perspectives.

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• Living in Norway – A Guide for PhD Students

Written by Chris Banyard

Norway is an exciting destination for your PhD adventure. While studying your doctorate in Norway , you will have the chance to visit the beautiful Norwegian fjords, see the stunning Northern Lights and, of course, benefit from an excellent university system.

The guide covers useful information about moving to Norway for your doctoral studies, including accommodation, living costs, work permits, setting up a bank account and getting around.

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Student life.

The traditional Viking spirit is still strong in modern day Norwegians. Despite the hardiness needed to endure cold winters and mountainous terrain, Norwegians have a spirit of kos (cosiness) that can be seen in their love of gå på tur (hiking), staying in hytte (chalet-like holiday cabins), their liberal society and an inner warmth and humour.

Norway is also a country with unique natural wonders. You can experience the serene Fjords, the awe-inspiring Northern Lights and the impressive mountains of the Jotunheimen National Park.

Culture and tourism

Arts and culture are flourishing in Norway, carrying on the legacy of famous literary, artistic and musical figures including Edvard Grieg, Henrik Ibsen, Edvard Munch, and Ludvig Holberg. Norway’s ‘Atlantic art nouveau’ style can be seen in its architecture, museums, theatres. Perhaps Norway’s most popular export is its music, ranging from the electronic duo Röyksopp to the folk-pop Kings of Convenience and the heavy metal bands Satyricon and Dimmu Borgir.

Sport and leisure

Winter sports are big in Norway – a traditional proverb declares ‘Norwegians are born with skis on their feet’. Norway also enjoys its extreme sports such as rock climbing, rafting, parachuting, BASE jumping, kiteboarding and mountain biking. For more leisurely visitors, hiking and cycling around Norway’s natural wonders are also a popular pastime.

Food and drink

Norway has a unique and traditional cuisine - though not all of it is for the faint-hearted! Lots of dishes are based around fish, including tørrfisk (a dry-preserved fish), sursild (pickled herring with sauces), fiskesuppe (fish soup), and lutefisk (fish soaked in acidic water-lye). There’s also syltelabb (cured pig’s trotter) and kjøttkaker and kjøttboller (meat-cakes and meatballs). The truly adventurous may want to try smalahove (blowtorched and boiled sheep’s head). Norwegians also love their coffee, and you’ll find many cafés. Although most alcohol is expensive, juleøl (Christmas beer) and akevitt (spirit flavoured with caraway seeds) are traditional delicacies.

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Accommodation

The cost of housing in Norway can be high so, as a PhD student, you will usually be staying in university accommodation.

Accommodation types

Most Norwegian universities offer student accommodation in the form of student villages located within or nearby to the university campus. These are similar to halls of residence or student flats in the UK. Student villages are significantly cheaper than alternative accommodation, such as private rented rooms / apartments.

Accommodation costs

The cost of accommodation is generally higher than in the UK. You can expect to pay around €350-495 per month for a room in university accommodation. Your prospective university can provide you with further information about the accommodation options that they offer.

Living costs

The cost of living in Norway is quite high. The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) requires that students have a minimum of €12,931 per year to cover subsistence during PhD study. You can expect to pay around €946 per month excluding rent.

Prices in Norway

The following table gives an indication of prices for some common expenses during a PhD in Norway:

Working during your PhD

Due to the high cost of living in Norway, many international students choose to hold part-time jobs to fund their studies. However, finding part-time work with Norwegian language ability can be difficult and available jobs are limited.

EU / EEA students do not need a work permit and are free to work in Norway once they have registered their residence with the local police.

Other international students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during the first year of study as specified by your student residence permit . However, when the study permit is renewed year-on-year, satisfactory progress in your PhD must be documented to continue working part-time.

Employment contracts with your university

Many PhD students in Norway are treated as university employees. As such, you may receive a salary and workers’ rights. However, this also means if you are a non-EU / EEA student you may require specific conditions or a valid work permit to reflect your status, and this may also affect your ability to carry out additional work. You should contact your university for more information.

The Norwegian currency is the Krone (kr or NOK).

In order to open a Norwegian bank account, PhD students will first need to receive their Norwegian Identity Number . The application to open your bank account must be done in person at your chosen bank and requires your National ID card and passport. It may take several weeks to process your application.

The transport networks of Norway are typically modern and expansive. Additionally, your Norwegian university student card provides many discounts on transport services.

Rail travel

The railway is often the best way to get around Norway, particularly in the remoter Northern parts of the country. Most passenger services are operated by Norwegian State Railways (NSB). Student tickets, with a 25% discount, are available for students with valid ID cards and confirmation of university enrolment.

Norway has over 50 airports, connecting the country’s major cities to more isolated locations and other parts of Europe. The state-run company Avinor is responsible for administering most of Norway’s airports.

Inner-city travel

Most Norwegian cities have a local bus service offering affordable travel. However, the most popular way of travelling around Norway’s cities is by walking or biking – the country’s traffic culture priorities pedestrians and cyclists. Taxis are also available, but these tend to be fairly expensive.

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