Doctoral (PhD) studies

With us you will meet PhD students from different departments at the SILVA - Faculty of Forest Sciences Research School. At the Department you will also get better acquainted with other parts of academia and the industries throung numerous collaborations, laboratories and pilot plants.  

Within the department, there are different subject areas you can study; business administration, economics, biology, technology and forest management. 

Pursuing a PhD at our department is regulated by the university guidelines. Our PhD program is based upon individual study plans adapted to the project that the PhD student is working on. Each PhD student has a main and one or more assistant supervisors, to support the development of the PhD student’s research abilities. The doctoral program, which is planned over four years, includes two parts: doctoral courses and thesis work. Being a PhD student at with us means that you are part of the department, receive a working space at the department on either of our campuses. You are welcome to meetings, seminars and department activities. If interested, you are also welcome to participate in undergraduate teaching or supervision.

Thinking about a doctorate? More hands-on information about what Doctoral (PhD) studies entails, links to vacant positions, and information about our PhD courses.

More on Doctoral subject areas at the S Faculty (Forest Faculty)