The PhD programme comprises a three-year period of full-time (180 ETCS points) studies and includes:

 

• Carrying out an independent research project under supervision (the PhD project).

• Preparation of a thesis based on the project and a public defence of the thesis.

• Satisfactory completion of approved courses equivalent to 30 ETCS points.

• Participation in active research environments outside the university. A period in foreign research institute is desirable.

• Gaining experimence in teaching or other form of communication of knowledge which is related as closely as possible to the PhD project in question.

 

For students who are members of FOOD there are some additional requirements which can be seen here

 

General information about the PhD programmes can be found here:

 

KU - PhD programmes

DTU - PhD programmes

AU - PhD programmes