BI Norwegian Business School is pleased to announce its International PhD scholarships in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, starting in August 2025. These scholarships offer a unique opportunity for individuals with a strong academic background in strategic management, business, and related fields to pursue doctoral research at one of Europe’s leading business schools. Successful applicants will receive financial support, close supervision from top faculty, and access to cutting-edge research resources.
To be eligible for the PhD scholarships at BI Norwegian Business School, applicants must hold a Master of Science degree with thesis work, a Research Master/M.Phil degree, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as strategic management, economics, or business administration. A minimum grade point average of B or higher is required.BI Norwegian Business School is one of Europe’s largest business schools and the leading institution for business education in Norway. With a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, BI offers a comprehensive range of programs, from undergraduate to PhD, in business and management. Located in Oslo, it boasts a highly international faculty and student body, fostering a dynamic learning environment.
Established in 1943, Handelshøyskolen BI (BI Norwegian Business School) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bergen Trondheim, Stavanger. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Handelshøyskolen BI (BI) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Handelshøyskolen BI (BI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 76 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.