Department of Computer Science

  • Department of Computer Science DIKU
  • PhD Programme

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The PhD Programme

A PhD programme is a 3 year research programme carried out in close cooperation with researchers. The programme consists of an independent research project, participation in course work, educational activities and/or other forms of dissemination, periodic stays with another research institution or scientific environment - preferably abroad - as well as the preparation of a dissertation.

As a PhD student at Computer Science you will be associated with one of our research sections .

By acquiring a PhD you are qualified to work as a researcher, teaching at a university, and to work with research and development in industry.

Current Phd Students

See a list of all research staff at DIKU including PhD students,

Former PhD Students & Theses

2007 - 2006, 2005 - 2001, 2000 - 1996, 1995 - 1991, 1990 - 1987.

The PhD Administration can answer general inquiries about the Department of Computer Science's PhD Programmes: [email protected]

Open Positions

See all open positions at DIKU including PhD scholarships.

PhD School of SCIENCE

Learn more about the PhD Programme at the Faculty of Science.

Upcoming PhD defences

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PhD defence by Anna Katrine van Zee

  • Department of Psychology

The PhD programme

Researcher from Psychology

The PhD programme at the Department of Psychology is a three year full-time research programme fully or partially funded by external funds or by the Department.

If you wish to apply for a PhD scholarship please read the information about the PhD programme on the following pages:

It is not a requirement that you speak Danish in order to enrol as a PhD student af the Department of Psychology.

About the PhD programme

Application for a phd scholarship, phd programme regulations, phd courses, the organisation of the phd programme, graduate school.

PhD book

Visit our Graduate School and find information for applicants

Department of Political Science

  • PhD Programme

PhD Programme

PhD Planner

Phd statute, contact the phd administration, for phd students, supervisors and administrators.

Information for enrolled PhD students, supervisors and administrators via the UCPH Intranet (KUnet).

For applicants

PhD scholarships at the Department of Political Science are advertised once a year with a closing date for applications around the 1 st of March.

Awarded PhD degrees by year (the list is only available in Danish)

The PhD programme is a three-year research program, financed or partly financed by external funds or by the Department.

The PhD programme qualifies the student to independently carry out research, development and teaching assignments at an international level within the discipline of political science.

If you wish to apply for a PhD scholarship, at the Department of Political Science, please read more about the program on the pages below:

Teaching and publications

Information about teaching activities and publications, which are important aspects of a PhD course

Internal seminars

Four times a year our students have to participate in internal seminars based on presentations of papers

Supervision

An important part of the PhD programme is the individual supervision

PhD courses

Read about our courses in general, course dates, registration and payment

Find guidance on how to apply for funding/subsidies for fieldwork and research stays

Studying abroad

What to think about when planning a study tour abroad in connection with a PhD

Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences

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Key numbers from the Graduate School

PhD Course Catalogue

Browse the PhD Course Catalogue

Introduction Course for new PhD Students

Join our Introduction Course

Graduate Programmes

Choose between 22 graduate programmes

Responsible Conduct of Research

Promoting Responsible Conduct of Research

Apply for enrolment.

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Thesis and defence

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For PhD supervisors

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PhD defences

Phd defence: marie-luise steinmeyer, phd defence: ida scheel rasmussen, phd defence: chiara pecorari.

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  • Department of Anthropology
  • PhD Programme

The PhD programme in Anthropology 

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen takes a broad approach to social and cultural anthropology, reflected in the courses offered and in ongoing research activities. It provides diversity in terms of regional ethnographic concentration, theoretical orientations and methodologies. 

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PhD in Copenhagen?

Learn more about the opportunities at the University's six PhD schools.

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The PhD Process at UCPH

Answers about funding, admission, supervision, courses and completing a PhD programme.

Tips for studying abroad

What to think about when planning a study tour abroad in connection with a PhD.

Contact PhD Programmes

The University of Copenhagen has six PhD programmes - one for each Faculty.

Regulations

Check the legislation and regulations that apply to PhD's at the University of Copenhagen.

Career opportunities

PhD graduates from UCPH find employment in a wide variety of public and private sector organisations.

Available PhD-positions

See available PhD-positions at the University of Copenhagen.

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  3. Science PhD Award 2019

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  4. University of Copenhagen PhD Positions 2023-2024 [Paid Positions]

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  5. The Copenhagen Bioscience PhD Programme

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  1. PhD Programmes

    The University of Copenhagen has six PhD programmes - one for each Faculty. Regulations. Check the legislation and regulations that apply to PhD's at the University of Copenhagen. Career opportunities. PhD graduates from UCPH find employment in a wide variety of public and private sector organisations.

  2. PhD School of SCIENCE

    A PhD programme at SCIENCE lasts three years and includes an independent research project, stays at other/international research institution(s), PhD level courses, teaching and other types of knowledge dissemination. ... University of Copenhagen Bülowsvej 17 DK-1870 Frederiksberg C Contact: PhD School of SCIENCE phd @science.ku.dk Tel: +45 35 ...

  3. PhD Programme

    The PhD Programme. A PhD programme is a 3 year research programme carried out in close cooperation with researchers. The programme consists of an independent research project, participation in course work, educational activities and/or other forms of dissemination, periodic stays with another research institution or scientific environment - preferably abroad - as well as the preparation of a ...

  4. The PhD programme

    The PhD programme. The PhD programme at the Department of Psychology is a three year full-time research programme fully or partially funded by external funds or by the Department. If you wish to apply for a PhD scholarship please read the information about the PhD programme on the following pages: It is not a requirement that you speak Danish ...

  5. PhD Programme at the Department of Political Science

    The PhD programme is a three-year research program, financed or partly financed by external funds or by the Department. The PhD programme qualifies the student to independently carry out research, development and teaching assignments at an international level within the discipline of political science.

  6. PhD

    Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. The Graduate School is the largest of its kind in Denmark offering a high quality PhD programme for PhD students who wish to achieve a PhD degree at an international level and to undertake research, development and teaching assignments in the private and public sectors.

  7. PhD Programme

    The PhD programme in Anthropology. The Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen takes a broad approach to social and cultural anthropology, reflected in the courses offered and in ongoing research activities. It provides diversity in terms of regional ethnographic concentration, theoretical orientations and methodologies.

  8. PhD Programme

    The PhD programme at the IT University of Copenhagen covers a wide range of disciplines, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Media and Social Sciences, Conceptual Design, and Creative Practice-based Computing. The PhD programme consists of three or four years of enrolment/employment, independent research, and ...

  9. PhD at the Faculty of Humanities

    Intranet for PhD students and staff. The PhD School in the Humanities is an institution dedicated to nurturing advanced research and academic excellence across a diverse spectrum of disciplines. Our PhD programme equips students with specialized academic knowledge and research qualifications at the highest international level, serving as the ...

  10. PhD programme

    The PhD programme is a three-year full-time programme which ends with a dissertation. As a PhD student, you are affiliated with a university or other institution of higher education, and the admission requirement for applying is a completed master's degree. However, it is possible to start as a research student before finishing your master ...

  11. Admission requirements

    Basic admission requirements are: Applicants must have obtained a degree that corresponds to a Danish Master's degree or an equivalent qualification (see How to apply ). Applicants must have obtained a minimum overall grade average of 8.2 or above at the Master's level in accordance with the Danish grading scale (or equivalent). Applicants ...

  12. The Integrated PhD Programme

    PhD programme (3+5) The Integrated MSc and PhD programme makes it possible to integrate the MSc programmes' optional programme elements and the writing of the PhD dissertation. This allows students and their supervisors more time for the research element of the PhD programme. The former 4+4 PhD is now a part of the Integrated PhD Scheme (3+5).

  13. PhD Programme

    The PhD programme is part of the Copenhagen Graduate School in Social Sciences. The PhD programme consists of a course-work part and a research part, a research project on a specific topic. During the first part of the programme, the student attends advanced courses. The study is completed by the thesis, which is an independent piece of work ...

  14. About the PhD education

    A monthly contractual wage for the duration of the PhD programme. Office facilities located centrally within Copenhagen. Opportunity for close interactions with experienced researchers and other PhD students, and for broadening one's professional network. Opportunities for professional and personal development.

  15. PhD Programmes

    Check the legislation and regulations that apply to PhD's at the University of Copenhagen. Career opportunities. PhD graduates from UCPH find employment in a wide variety of public and private sector organisations. Contact PhD Programmes. The University of Copenhagen has six PhD programmes - one for each Faculty.

  16. PhD Courses

    Find all the information you need about courses on KUnet. As a PhD student enrolled at the Faculty of Science (SCIENCE) you must complete coursework corresponding to max 37 ECTS . You can participate in courses offered by the Faculty of Science, other faculties and Universities in Denmark as well as international courses. All your coursework ...

  17. Application process and timeline

    Interviews with select candidates are conducted. All applicants are notified about the result of the faculty's decision. Successful applicants are offered a scholarship. 2-6 weeks before the enrolment date. The PhD scholar receives a letter of enrolment and a letter of employment. Employment date.