The PhD program

AHO offers research education within the areas of architecture, urbanism, industrial design and other relevant practical and aesthetical disciplines.

The PhD program

AHOs research education is organised as one PhD program with one compulsory research school. More information about the program.

Thesis defenses

Previous defenses at the PhD program.

The research school

The Research school is a compulsory teaching and research education program for students admitted to the PhD program.

PhD projects

Here you will find an updated list of ongoing PhD projects.

Facts about the PhD program:

Three (four) years full time studies and research
45 % credits compulsatory research school / research training and an academic thesis
A public trial lecture and disputation
A diploma is given by the AHO board

Here you can read AHO's PhD regulations.

Moving abroad:

The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration has information on work and residency permit.
Skatteetaten is the Norwegian tax authority
The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration provides information on the national health insurance programme and child benefit payments