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PhD programmes at the University of Southern Denmark
The PhD programmes at the University of Southern Denmark are research training programmes at the highest international level. This means that as a PhD student you will be at the forefront of international research.
With a PhD degree from the University of Southern Denmark, you will be well groomed for a future international research career. As a PhD graduate, you will also be able to find employment in the public sector or in private business where there is an increasing demand for employees with a research background.
Throughout your PhD project you will take part in active research environments both in Denmark and abroad, and in doing so will achieve research results that are eligible for publication in recognised international scientific journals. You will also acquire teaching and knowledge dissemination skills and establish a broad academic basis by attending specialised PhD courses.
As a PhD student at the University of Southern Denmark, you will get:
- A PhD programme at the highest international level
- Broad contact interface with national and international research environments
- Opportunities for overseas study visits or courses at recognised universities
- A good research environment with close links to experienced researchers
- Flexible working conditions
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PhD Studies
PhD studies at Aalborg University
Aalborg University (AAU) has five Doctoral Schools which are specialised within the disciplines offered by the faculties. The Doctoral Schools educate PhD fellows of a high international standard.
PhD Studies at Aalborg University
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Admission to a PhD program
All PhD positions at Aalborg University require that candidates have acquired a Danish five-year Master’s degree or have completed another similar programme.
Apply for a PhD position at AAU
All PhD positions at Aalborg University are advertised on AAU's website for vacant positions, under PhD vacancies. You will find all current scholarships for all Doctoral Schools here. Each job advertisement will contain all relevant information about the position, including information on salary, period of employment etc.
In order to apply for a PhD position at Aalborg University, you must fill in the online form on AAU’s website for vacant positions. Only online applications sent through this portal will be accepted.
See vacant PhD positions at AAU
Other PhD opportunities at AAU
At Aalborg University (AAU), you can apply to become a PhD student without being employed at the University. Before applying, you must make sure that your application meets the requirements specified on the websites of the AAU Doctoral Schools.
The following other opportunities for PhD studies are available at AAU:
Self-financed PhD studies
You can apply for enrolment as a self-financed PhD student, which means that you will pay all costs connected to your studies. These costs will depend on the individual Doctoral School and PhD programme.
Industrial PhD studies
You can apply for enrolment as an industrial PhD student in cooperation with the company where you are employed and the relevant doctoral school. Your company will be responsible for applying to the Ministry of Higher Education and Science for financial support for the project. It is a requirement that you are employed in a Danish company or a Danish department of an international company.
Co-financed PhD studies
If your employer or another party is willing to finance all or part of your PhD studies, it is possible to collaborate with AAU on a PhD project, provided that the project is strategically and academically relevant for the doctoral school.
PhD assessment without programme enrolment
You can also submit material for assessment in order to obtain a PhD degree without having been enrolled in a PhD programme. This particular approach requires that your material was prepared under supervision of a qualified supervisor, and that you meet the current requirements for PhD students and additional requirements. Further information on this particular option can be required by contacting AAU PhD
Further information about PhD studies at AAU
For further information on PhD studies at AAU, please contact AAU PhD .
Career developement for PhD Students
All PhD students at AAU have access to a variety of services that can develope themselves and their future career
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Specialists, phd administration.
AAU PhD handles the PhD administration at Aalborg University for the 4 PhD schools.
This includes the following tasks:
- Daily operations related to PhD students
- Advertising scholarships and processing applications
- Enrollment of PhD students
- Administration of course activities
- Awarding PhD degrees
- Managing doctoral dissertations
- Statistical reports to Statistics Denmark
- Resource management
- Secretariat for the PhD committees at the 5 PhD schools
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