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PhD-programme
PHIKT - Information and Communications Technology
Programme description
Introduction:
The PhD programme in Information and Communications Technologies is research standardized at 180 credits (corresponding to 3 years full time studies). The course curriculum and the research topic are decided jointly by the candidate, the principal supervisor and the relevant Faculty Department.
Scope:
To provide organized research training in various subfields information and communications technologies, with a broad education in the chosen subject area and deep scientific expertise in the scientific field of the thesis.
Subject areas:
The PhD programme in information and communications technology offers graduate training in 5 principal areas:
- Computer and Information Science
- Electronics
- Telecommunications
- Telematics
- Engineering Cybernetics
In addition, there are several cross-disciplinary fields based chiefly on ICT, cf. overview of subject areas and research groups within:
Admission requirements
Candidates are admitted on a continuous basis, following submission and processing of their applications.
In accordance with the NTNU PhD regulations, applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) from their M.Sc/M.Eng studies (or equivalent) of B or better, as measured in ECTS (European credit transfer system) grades.
In keeping with the regulations' requirement of a "strong academic background", applicants are requested to document a satisfactory theoretical background from his/her studies for a Bachelors degree. This translates to a GPA of C or better, as measured in ECTS grades.
Candidates who do not meet these admission requirements may be requested to pass examination on selected topics before enrolment in the PhD program, or may instructed to such classes in the course curriculum of the programme. These exams must be passed with grade B or better, in each instance.
Project proposal requirements
A brief project description (½ - 1 page) must be included with the admissions application form (appendix 4). A full project proposal (5 - 10 pages) can be submitted either with the admission application, or within 6 months of formal enrolment.
Financial conditions
Applicants who are not fully supported on a scholarship, are requested to commit minimum 50% of their time to research training. At least one year should be allocated for full time work on their PhD.
Supervision
No additional requirements.
Residence requirements
No additional requirements.
Exposure to national and international research community
No additional requirements .
Dissemination requirements
The thesis work shall normally be published in international peer-reviewed scientific and technical journals.
Progress evaluation
The PhD candidate and his/her supervisors shall submit an annual progress report on standard form.
Moreover, the candidate may be requested to submit an extensive progress reports after 2 years, in order to ensure that studies and supervision are progressing in a satisfactory manner. It is the responsibility of the respective Departments to initiate this measure and carry out the assessment.
Course curriculum
A graduate course curriculum shall be planned in accordance with the chosen thesis subject. Courses taken more than 5 years prior to admission are not eligible as part of the minimum course load of 30 credits.
Candidates may be requested to complete the course DT8108 "Topics in information technology" in addition to the 30 credits required by the PhD regulations
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Thesis requirements
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