Mälardalen University (MDU) is offering PhD Student Position in Energy and Environmental Engineering for the academic session 2026/2027.
Eligibility for the PhD position in Energy and Environmental Engineering at Mälardalen University requires applicants to fulfill both general and specific criteria. General eligibility includes holding a second-cycle (Master’s level) degree with at least 240 higher education credits or equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad. Specific eligibility requires an advanced degree in engineering or natural sciences relevant to the doctoral project.
Mälardalen University (MDU), Sweden’s youngest university founded in 1977, operates campuses in Västerås and Eskilstuna in the Mälardalen region. It serves around 18,000 students with over 50 programs and 1,000 courses, emphasizing collaboration with businesses and public sectors.
Mälardalens högskola Information
Established in 1977, Mälardalens högskola (Mälardalen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Västerås (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vastmanland County. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Eskiltuna. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Mälardalens högskola (MdU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Mälardalens högskola (MdU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 42 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Swedish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Submit your complete application online by 2025-12-09 via the university portal. Include degree certificates, transcripts (officially issued), and translations if not in English or Swedish. Ensure all documents are authenticated. Residence permit must be valid if applicable.