OpenFieldBlekinge Institute of Technology PhD and Licentiate in Software Engineering
Four-year salaried doctoral research appointment (or two-year licentiate) in the Department of Software Engineering at BTH, ranked among Europe's premier research centers for empirical software engineering and industrial cooperation.
Key specifications & funding coverage
- Funding status
- Fully funded: salaried university doctoral employment (doktorandanstallning) under Swedish collective agreements
- Tuition and fees
- Zero tuition. Appointed PhD researchers hold salaried employment contracts with comprehensive Swedish state social benefits and pension contributions.
- Application fee
- Free (Tuition-free third-cycle doctoral education across Swedish public universities)
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Departmental recruitment intake; verify specific active job vacancy call)
- Academic GPA requirement
- Master of Science degree (120 ECTS) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related quantitative field
- English language requirement
- Swedish English 6 level proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or university-level English instruction verification)
- Required references
- Two academic or industry research reference letters, research statement, and CV
Application procedure and guidance
Prospective candidates should review full academic requirements directly on the official university portal before submitting documents.
Blekinge Institute of Technology guide ↗ · Official admissions portal ↗
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Blekinge Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admission and funding criteria are subject to official university review.
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