Doctoral studies

Chalmers offers an attractive and competitive doctoral education in a strong research environment in an international atmosphere.

Close connection with industry helps ensure that our graduate education remains highly focused and relevant.

About doctoral studies

The doctoral programmes provide you with a research spe­cial­i­sa­tion based on fundamental scientific concepts, principles and methods. As a doctoral student at Chalmers, you will develop skills that can lead to future oppor­tu­ni­ties in both academia and industry.

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Graduate schools

Chalmers' post­grad­u­ate education is organised in the form of subject-oriented graduate schools, which are responsible for course offerings, seminar activities, study follow-up and more. All doctoral students must belong to a graduate school at Chalmers, but may also be affiliated with national and inter­na­tional research schools.

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A supervisor and a doctoral student in collaboration at a whiteboard.

Graduate courses

Doctoral programmes are a combination of individual research, courses and teaching. Doctoral students choose their activities with the help of their supervisors.


Graduate courses

Joint graduate courses

PhD positions

As a doctoral student, you are employed by Chalmers. All doctoral positions are advertised under Vacant positions.