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Doctoral degree: PhD in the Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities is the largest humanities faculty in Norway. Here you can work with some of Europe’s best researchers within the field and participate in exciting research projects.

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Pursue a PhD in the humanities

The Faculty of Humanities offers doctoral education at a high international level, with a varied educational programme.

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For those admitted to the PhD programme at HF

The PhD program has a standard duration of three years and consists of an educational component and a doctoral thesis. Candidates receive close follow-up and academic supervision.

  • Learning outcomes
  • Educational component
  • Courses and seminars
  • Supervision
  • PhD thesis
  • Study and research abroad
Read about structure and progression
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For those completing a PhD at HF

To have a completed doctorate approved, the thesis must be submitted, evaluated, and defended through a trial lecture and a public defense.

  • Submission
  • Evaluation
  • Printing
  • Trial lecture and public defence
  • Doctoral conferment and doctoral diploma
Read about completion of PhD

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