Doctoral education
The University of Borås is one of only five higher education institutions in Sweden with degree-awarding powers at the doctoral level in the artistic field, and one of only three that offer both scientific and artistic doctoral education. We are the only institution that does so within textile and fashion.
The University of Borås offers education at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Doctoral education is the highest level of study available at a university or higher education institution. It prepares you for a continued career in academia or beyond.
Since 2010, the university has been authorized to award licentiate and doctoral degrees and currently offers doctoral education in five areas:
- Library and Information Science
- The Human Perspective in Care
- Resource Recovery
- Textiles and Fashion
- Textiles and Fashion – artistic area
What is doctoral education?
Doctoral education spans several years and combines coursework and supervision with independent research. As a doctoral student, you participate in research projects and may also teach at undergraduate or master's level, or contribute to other departmental work.
The education is independent and flexible, with a high level of personal responsibility. Although it includes courses and other components, it largely resembles a job, with research as the main focus. At the beginning of your studies, you and your supervisors create an individual study plan that outlines the timeline, funding, and content of your education.
All doctoral students have both a general and an individual study plan, which are reviewed annually throughout the programme.
You may be admitted with the goal of earning a doctoral degree (240 ECTS credits, four years of full-time study) or a licentiate degree (120 ECTS credits, two years of full-time study).
The importance of doctoral education
Doctoral education is well integrated into the university’s research and contributes to the research-based foundation of education at undergraduate and master's levels. It plays a key role not only in the development of research and education at the University of Borås, but also in broader societal development. Through doctoral education, future researchers and innovations are shaped.
Employment form
To ensure a good working environment and secure employment conditions, the University of Borås primarily funds doctoral education through doctoral studentships.
