The course of study leading to the doctoral degree qualifies for research activities at a high academic level and for other work in society where a high level of scientific insight is required.
The research training consists of a coursework component and a research work. The research work is written up as a dissertation which can be either a monograph or a collection of several minor works. The dissertation is evaluated by an evaluation committee. After approval of the committee a trial lecture is held, and the dissertation is defended in public.
The doctoral degree programme is organised so that it can be completed within a three-year full-time research education period.
UiA provides research training within the following doctoral programmes:
The faculties are responsible for the doctoral programmes. The faculties of UiA are organised in different ways, but each faculty has PhD programme committee(s) which decide about matters concerning PhD programmes and are led by a PhD programme director. All the faculties have administrative coordinators who guide PhD candidates in administrative and practical matters.