Engineering Sciences
This Programme offers disciplinary, interdisciplinary and transferable skills doctoral training in various engineering domains. Graduates can find opportunities in industries such as construction, telecommunication, power and energy, and more. The Programme offers a wide range of research areas, preparing doctoral candidates for various career opportunities in engineering
Research areas in the programme
Training
Highly individualized training fitting to the needs of the doctoral candidate and the research project:
- The Doctoral Programmeprovides a supportive, inclusive and challenging environment for the education and training of our multicultural and diverse doctoral candidates: excellent research facilities and trainings to improve our graduates’ scientific capabilities and employability.
- Doctoral candidates are trained to perform cutting-edge research in Engineering at an internationally recognized level.
- The professional development of doctoral candidates is fostered by learning to think independently, considering problems critically, and to conduct rigorous analyses.
- It is essential for doctoral candidates to learn important theories and techniques and to gain knowledge on the state of current research. Attendance to worldwide events and courses is supported: summer/winter/autumn/spring schools, block courses and online courses.
- The Doctoral Programme gives you the opportunity to make real progress on your writing projects (writing retreat).
- The doctoral candidates have many opportunities to establish their scientific networks within the University and with internationally leading experts.
Admissions
Are you eligible to start the admission process in this Doctoral Programme?
You are eligible to apply for admission to doctoral studies at the University of Luxembourg if you hold a Master’s degree or equivalent, as defined in the law.
Doctoral candidates must have completed university studies in Engineering Sciences (MSc or equivalent). A background in physics or mathematics is also being accepted, based on the motivation and potential for interdisciplinary research. Applicants are required to render evidence of above-average results obtained at university. The applicant’s past career must reveal the particular qualification for and dedication to scientific work.
Admission will only be considered when funding of the salary/fellowship is guaranteed in case of fully employed candidates. Part time candidates are also accepted.
For any other information not related to the admission process, please contact one of the administrators or the programme coordinator.
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